Project by Robin Evans from Sedona, Ariz.
Robin comes from a family of artists and was always surrounded by people in the art community. She began to draw at a young age, and over the years her interests turned to glass. Utilizing the direct method of mosaic, she demonstrates a sea-themed mirror she calls Shore Thing. She constructed it using a range of elements, including her own fused-glass pieces.
Materials:
assorted opaque stained-glass pieces, fused-glass pieces, glass nuggets, glass jewels, vitreous glass tile and smalti (or any combination of these)
1/8" window glass (or float glass) and 1/8" mirror to fit your piece OR 1/8" window glass (or float glass) 1/4" beveled mirror
OR 1/4" mirror (no bevel)
mirror-edge sealant
3/4" birch hardwood plywood
primer
100-percent latex acrylic house paint and paintbrushes (Keep the acrylics-based brush and the white glue brush separate. You might even want to purchase an inexpensive disposable brush to use as a glue brush.)
white craft glue
ceramic-tile adhesive or like-quality adhesive
Mirror Mastic
measuring tools: ruler, pencil, T-square and drill
glass-cutting tools, nippers and pliers
Mosaic Mount
silver-backed copper foil (optional)
craft knife
putty knife
palette knife
hanging hardware that will support the weight of the piece
disposable gloves and mask
plastic mixing container
mixing stick
bucket
sponge
sanded grout
Acrylic Mortar Admix (to add to grout)
lint-free rags
paper towels
non-ammonia glass cleaner
Steps:
- Prime the wood base–back. Let dry.
- Apply glue wash (mixture of about five parts water to one part white glue) to top and sides. Let dry for 10 minutes.
- Cut mirror into two or three pieces.
- Apply mirror edge sealant.
- Glue mirror to wood with Mirror Mastic.
- Assemble pieces for the design, starting with the fused glass. Select colors.
- Cut pieces to sizes desired.
- Stack them and tack glue together.
- Place in kiln and fuse.
- Gather other pieces for design into workspace.
- Lay down glass tile and then glue to wood.
- Glue other pieces around glass tile. Once all pieces are glued, let dry.
- Put on the safety apparel.
- Mix grout with Acrylic Mortar Admix in plastic container and let set 10 minutes.
- Grout the piece by hand. Let set for 25 minutes, then wipe off grout.
- Clean and polish the piece.
Website: www.robinevansglass.com
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