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Vee8ch
Palm Bay, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 27, 2006
8:19 AM Post #2074705
| How long should I let the adhesive cure before I grout a mosaic piece? I'm using Lexel which is equivalent to Liquid nails as far as drying time.
Please and Thank you :) ... vicki |
scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
February 27, 2006
11:18 AM Post #2075027
| Guess it depends on what type of mosaic you are speaking of.
Flat direct method projects could probably be done in a day or 2 .
I waited about a week or maybe longer for most objects like my Candle Shelter ...
because it was heavy and just picking up the object could cause minuscule movement of the adhered pieces.
I'm usually in no hurry , haste makes waste ;-)
This message was edited Feb 27, 2006 10:23 AM |
Vee8ch
Palm Bay, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 27, 2006
11:45 AM Post #2075081
| This is a plant stand that for my sis-n-law from a clear totem that I made that showed the ugly silicone joints.
I want to grout it with either white or yellow. I'll wait a week. I for sure don't want to mess it up. Thank you Scoot :)
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Jeanette22
Willington, CT
February 27, 2006
12:33 PM Post #2075203
| Ohhh I like that, looks like it could also be used for a birdbath...Cant wait to see it grouted... |
scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
February 27, 2006
6:47 PM Post #2075895
| Pick your color carefully as it can make some colors of your marbles recede or project. |
mangomo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 27, 2006
10:04 PM Post #2076342
| Hi Vee8ch...really very awesome looking. I bet when the light hits it, it looks really cool. May I ask what you used for the base? From the pic, it looks like clear glass. (sorry but don't know what a clear totem is). BTW, from your pic, I would grout a light gray...that would make all the colors stand out and the grout kinda remain neutral...JMO! |
Vee8ch
Palm Bay, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 28, 2006
4:11 AM Post #2076738
| Mangomo in this case a totem is a tower of dishes stacked and glued together. This totem is made of a clear candle stick, a small candle holder, a goblet, a bowl shaped jar and 2 plates. The plates of course are the top and base.
Scoot ... good point about the grout color causing receding or projecting. I had decided to use a pale butter color and even considered chocolate brown but mangomo's gray suggestion is good one.
Edited ... I decided to use gray. Thank you mangomo! :) :) :)
This message was edited Feb 28, 2006 4:33 AM |
mangomo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 28, 2006
8:40 AM Post #2076903
| Vee8ch, Wow the totem idea is such a great one...I love it! Thanks for sharing that. Let us know how the grouting turned out...maybe another pic??? |
mangomo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 28, 2006
8:41 AM Post #2076908
| BTW, Vee8ch...where is Palm bay? I live in Fort Lauderdale. |
Vee8ch
Palm Bay, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 28, 2006
10:27 AM Post #2077069
| Mangomo you can see other totems in the Trash to Treasure and Garden Art forums. :)
This is my first mosaic. I should have never chosen such a big and curvy piece to start with. SIL might get it in time for Christmas if she is lucky. lol!
Palm Bay is south of Melbourne and about 20-25 mins north of Vero Beach! ... vicki |
scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
February 28, 2006
11:45 AM Post #2077179
| Vicki ...Awww, Shoot !
I go right by you when I drive to the Keys. I'll let you know the next time I'll be in the area.
mangomo,
Funny, I almost got myself in trouble in FT.L 2 years ago ;-P |
Vee8ch
Palm Bay, FL
(Zone 9b)
February 28, 2006
5:46 PM Post #2077796
| Heavens to Betsy! The thought of the 2 of us together is really scary lol! My home is your home anytime Ms. Scoot! :) |
mangomo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 28, 2006
10:09 PM Post #2078382
| Hey guys, Remember I live between Vero and the Keys...in fact, My sis owns a paver company in Vero ( also Broward and Fort Myers ) and she just built an awesome house in Islamorda in the Keys..you know. Scoot..the dreaded mirror I am working on that i told you to come to Fla. and help me ! I finished the glass just gotta grout...if she doesn't like it..oh well...I'll keep it! Ok. give it up Scoot...what did ya do in Fort Lauderdale? Promise not to tell..hehehe! |
scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
February 28, 2006
11:39 PM Post #2078593
| No biggie ... just me havin my kinda fun and being myself.
On my way to the keys went thru Ft.L in the hot hot hot afternoon sun in August. Somewhere it think it was like a square in town ?
~ picture ... Poor old me on my poor old Thunderpony loaded for the trip.
Some young fella wit a half nekkid babe ridin on back , I think wuz tryin to impress her ( or hisself ) , lol
Stops next to me an pops the throttle a few times as in invite to 'go fer it'
Shame on him pickin on a ol lady.
Well he had nooo idear what a gear head I've been most of my life and off we went.
No contest ! After the few seconds his whuppin took I don't even remember what color his scoot was .
Well that adrenaline rush lasted me for quite a while after that.
btw, da streets were empty , don't know why ,... coulda been the heat ?
Have you ever seen my tag line that I use everywhere?
"Growing old is inevitable ...
Growing up is optional "
Don't tell anyone ;-P
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mangomo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
March 1, 2006
9:00 AM Post #2079050
| Great story, Scoot...ROFL ! Won't tell a soul! |
defoecat
Pleasureville, KY
(Zone 6a)
March 2, 2006
12:00 AM Post #2080780
| Scoot, like your tag line. I have been "mature" all my life, I am thinking about exploring the young immature years, and doing it right this time. Growing up is optional. Yeah, I like that. |
scooterbug
TwinLakes,WI Athens, TN
(Zone 7a)
March 2, 2006
11:13 AM Post #2081353
| Hah,
You should see the strange look when DD saw the Wedding reception I put on for my gnomes Opa and Carola.
She mention something about me playing with dolls again.
*groan* she just doesn't understand that it is my turn to have fun AGAIN ;-)
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 19, 2006
12:54 AM Post #2122433
| Thanks Scooterbug for putting up the first link of Henk's travels. It was good to see him again. |
