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Sat, Apr 24, 10 at 10:35
| OK, I think I got it figured out, but we shall see... LOL
Go ez on my early works... LOL I seem to get better with each project.... but grouting is my enemy!!!! Here is the link to pix.... |
Here is a link that might be useful: pix I HOPE!!!!
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- Posted by recycler4art (My Page) on Sat, Apr 24, 10 at 10:37
| P.S. THE DATE WAS A DEFINITE BUST!!!!! thats all I gotta say bout that.... |
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- Posted by wackyweeder (My Page) on Sat, Apr 24, 10 at 16:06
| I think the mosaic bug has bitten you badly! you have been busy! Love your big ol rooster panel and all your other stuff. Welcome! |
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| You have done a beautiful job for starters. If grouting is your enemy, it is my nemisis...I hate it and I am ashamed to post anymore work I have done until I get it grouted. I have about 15-20 pieces awaiting grout now and more on the way. I am really not a grouter but I am devoting at least three days a week to this until I get it done.... You keep up the good work, and keep up your grouting habits. Do them as you make them and they won't pile up on you. |
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- Posted by recycler4art (My Page) on Sun, Apr 25, 10 at 6:46
| not so much that I dont LIKE to grout (although it definitely isnt something I WANT to do) but that I SUCK at it! ! My grout lines are not flush with the glass (or whatever), my edges look so messy... It makes a really beautiful piece look like a preschool project. MAKES ME INSANE!!! I tried thinning my grout, thickening it, using my hand, trowel, scraper, squeegie... I have even REgrouted some projects to bring the grout to be flush... WHAT AM I DOING WRONG??????????? |
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- Posted by slowmedown (My Page) on Sun, Apr 25, 10 at 8:45
| Well gee, RECYC: I don't see a thing wrong w/your work. Everything looks like it's cleaned of the grout, and as far as grout being flush w/the tess, is that even possible w/some dish shards? Looks like you've been mosaicing for years - definitely NOT preschool work. IMO, you are worrying too much. You're doing a great job. As you said, you get better w/each piece. Isn't that what practice is all about. As FLAG said, keep doing what you're doing - looks REAL good to me. |
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- Posted by calamity_j (My Page) on Sun, Apr 25, 10 at 13:53
| Looks great! And grout is always gonna need cleaning up...I LOVE to grout!!! I always use sanded grout as the non sanded is too mucky!! Boy I wish I lived in Texas! I'd be over at Flag's place grouting everything she's got!!!ha! Luv Luv Luv it! |
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| Janey Bo you always say that and I have been saving it up for you. I did finish two pieces today and will take pics in the am when I can get some help moving one of them. You are always welcome here. |
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- Posted by recycler4art (My Page) on Mon, Apr 26, 10 at 15:01
| Thanks guys!!!! What a refreshing relief.... I really did think I was doin something seriously wrong. My aunt paid for me a class at the local art gallery... it will be fun & hopefully I will learn something exciting I can come & share. hahahah!!! Everyone have a great week!! OH & BTW, I am a Northerner myself... MICHIGAN!! |
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- Posted by crafty_lady (My Page) on Mon, Apr 26, 10 at 17:20
| I love to grout too because that is when a mosaic finally comes together. I don't always make the right grout choice though. LOL I live in a suburb of Detroit, where are you? I think your work looks fine. |
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- Posted by recycler4art (My Page) on Fri, Apr 30, 10 at 6:08
| Crafty, I am about 50 mins North of Grand Rapids in the Canadian Lakes area.... I just finished two tables & a lazy susan that I am very thrilled with!!! Will post on pb over the next few days!!! |
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