Part 4-Metallic Polymer Clay Tiles and Tempered Glass Mosaic

The final video of a 4-part series showing how I create a mixed-media mosaic landscape that includes handmade polymer clay metallic tiles, decorative papers, and tempered glass. This piece is meant to hang indoors (for exterior mosaic, you wouldn't want to use a wood substrate, nor water-soluble Weldbond.). See my playlists if you'd like to refer to all of them again. Included in this particular video is a demo of me adhering tempered glass to a substrate, and finishing off the piece by treating the sides with washi tape, and adding a D-ring to the back for hanging. This represents a tiny fraction of the tempered glass mosaic technique. If you are looking for a comprehensive tutorial on the subject, please check out my Tempered and Transparent Glass Mosaic Tutorial: https://www.etsy.com/listing/59940005 FYI: Alcohol inks have a reputation for fading, either as a result of interacting with the adhesive, or simple aging, or sun exposure. In my own experience (I started using AI under tempered glass about 12 years ago. Here's an album of bowls I did: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sucra88..., I'd say the reds are the most likely to fade. I almost always use AI in tandem w/other colorants (like dec papers, or acrylic paints, etc.). I personally am not that bothered by the temporal nature of AI, but thought you should have this info! If you enjoyed this series, please subscribe so you don't miss my next one! If you have ideas or desires for a particular type of project you'd like me to video-ize ;), let me know in the comments! In 2019 I created this mini-class for an online teaching platform, but it didn't do very well. :-/ I guess most folks want to listen to and see the creator. I'm weirrrd; I actually prefer videos that focus on hands doing their wizardry. In any case, I'm not ABOUT to waste all of this info! I hope you enjoy, and that your creative journeys are inspired and informed a bit by viewing! A note about purchasing links: most of the links go directly to Amazon, where I am an "Associate". This means that if you purchase something from a link I provide, Amazon pays me a tiny itty-bitty "finders fee". This does NOT effect your price! It's the same as those who purchase w/out following link. I put a LOT of time into these videos and I still don't have enough youtube subscribers to gain the coveted "Monetized" status (where you're paid for the advertising that runs on your vid), so this is the only compensation I'll get. So, here are some recommended products that appear in this video :): Furnishings/Set-up: Ring Light (if you have a small work space, you might love this light as much as I do!) https://amzn.to/3jJrKbb Tempered glass work surface: https://amzn.to/3ANyz2r Project supplies: 1/8" tempered glass: Try to salvage it if you can: I regularly visit the local brick and mortar glass stores to see if they have rejects for cheap/free. Habitat for Humanity is another good place to find some. I tried finding an online source for 1/8" TG but couldn't find any. I used to go to K-mart and buy a glass table topper for 8.! Ahh, those were the days ...:-). In any case, 3/8" is easier to find online and will work for this project, too: https://www.americanretailsupply.com/... Weldbond Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3yQJCHe Pearl Alcohol Ink, Tranquil: https://amzn.to/3AEtcT6 Pearl Alcohol Ink, Villainous: https://amzn.to/3jNtUqh Washi tape: https://amzn.to/3sFftIT Super chunky mirror glitter: https://amzn.to/2WbLGMb Thank you for watching! Please let me know what you think, or if you have questions!