Reverse Method on Brown Paper

NOTE: This video has been reposted titled: Mosaic Classical Technique: Reverse Method on Brown Paper Tutorial. The video here has audio "hot spots". As you click to the other version know that we at "Make it Mosaics" appreciate your flexibility. "Make it Mosaics" shares this mosaic fabrication technique that is used when you have materials of various thicknesses and desire a flat surface. This method is often used for floor medallions and tabletops and is a traditional fabrication method originally developed in Italy. The tesserae are glued face down onto a temporary surface (brown paper) with a water-soluble paste. We recommend flour paste and this video demonstrates the simple process of making your own paste. We also demonstrate setting the mosaic into a mortar setting bed. Mosaic Classical Technique Reverse Method on Brown Paper Tutorial is comprehensive of this traditional mosaic method. Tools and Materials List: Flour paste, mixed mosaic materials, brown paper, thin-set mortar, sponge, dental or picking tools, small paintbrush, sponge and water. “Pasta Amido” flour paste glue 1 tablespoon All-Purpose White Flour 1 pint Water Pinch of Salt (this helps delay the glue spoiling) Heat all over medium heat, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, add a couple drops glycerine to hasten process (optional), eventually thickens to paste consistency. These videos on our channel demonstrate using and mixing thin-set mortar: Using Thin-set Mortar as Adhesive for Mosaic Art-works DYI Easy Mosaic Ceramic Flower Pot, part 1 Introduction to Mosaic Crafts with Kids: Suncatchers & Ornaments Video Links to Bonnie's best selling books: 300+ Tips: https://amzn.to/37ygxaR BF Mosaic Technique: https://amzn.to/3COAgyw Make it Mosaics Kit: https://makeitmosaics.com/ Mosaic Classes & Travel Experiences: https://maverickmosaics.com/ Pinterest:   / witsendmosaic   FaceBook:   / maverickmosa.  . FaceBook:   / witsendmosaic   Instagram:   / witsendmosaic   Great Books: 300+ Mosaic - https://amzn.to/2LF6CBg Guide to Mosaic techniques - https://amzn.to/2LF7rdk Graphite Paper: https://amzn.to/3HEXCe5 Brown Craft Paper: https://amzn.to/40d5fQd *Please note, some of the above links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything using these links we may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting the Make it Mosaics channel. other links: Protective Eyewear https://amzn.to/3JpmHIC N95 Face Mask https://amzn.to/3icTt3H LATICRETE 254 Platinum Thin-Set Mortar- https://amzn.to/3JnDHim Simple Set Thinet Mortar https://amzn.to/3wo9ewG