MOSAIC ARTISTS: How to Tell if Your Grout or Thinset-Mortar is Fortified | And Why it Matters!

In today’s video we’re talking about why fortified grout and thinset-mortar are so important to your mosaic art. We’ll also go over how you can tell if they’re fortified or not. But what if your bag of grout or thinset-mortar isn’t fortified? Don’t throw it away because in the video I show you how to make it fortified and useable in your mosaic art. If you make mosaic art for the outdoors, you'll want to pay close attention. As always, LOTS of tips and tricks throughout.

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