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Mon, Jul 21, 08 at 18:33
Mosaicing a small(8x8") step-shelf with thinset
this is the back- the scanner can’t see the top on front in one shot. 
shelf side: my grouting efforts are sloppy and the nippings aren’t going v well either. 
front-top… half of the little gems, etc. fell off as soon as i stood it upright on worktable. then picked-and-sanded glumpy, messy grout. getting some ge silicone11 glue for doors/windows asap. 
bottom front: turning out to be an earring hanger, shelf top mosaiced w/ clear half marbles and is becoming a nifty reading glasses shelf. inner edges of shelf legs mosaiced with clear half marbles. ge glue would be better for the gems&half-marbs but i do like the way thinset looks with tiles.
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| Ohhhhhhhh. That is going to be so great! I can hardly wait to see! |
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| You may be having trouble, but it is gorgeous! I love the colors and all the media you are using! Just take your time with the grouting. I can feel very "under the gun" when I am grouting. I have learned to make small batches and take my time, cleaning as I go. That seems to work for me. I think your nipping is fine. This has a wonderful feel to it. Keep up the good work. |
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| Looking good! It's all about learning as you go.... |
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- Posted by slowmedown (My Page) on Tue, Jul 22, 08 at 9:20
| I admire your efforts, girlie. I might suggest you use the Type I Tile Adhesive. It's a ready mix in a little tub from Lowes, for inside projects such as this instead of thinset. It's a great adhesive - sticks immediately. I'm using OmniGrip - a ready mix for exterior from Home Depot right now, and it's great. You're right about the GE II w/hold those half marbles. Just be careful that you have plenty of ventilation when using it. I've heard some sad stories of people who've used it for years. |
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- Posted by calamity_j (My Page) on Tue, Jul 22, 08 at 9:53
| This is REALLY CUTE!!!! |
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