How to START Making Mosaics in 2025

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In this video Julie shares how to start making mosaics -- whether you want to make glass, tile, or mixed media mosaics. With over 25 years of mosaic experience, Julie breaks down each step and what she would do regarding tesserae, tools, substrates, adhesives, and design. Julie also shares her first experience in making mosaic art and how you can avoid overwhelm. As always, lots of tips and tricks throughout the video!

// MY AMAZON STOREFRONT
Everything You Need to Make Mosaics-https://www.amazon.com/shop/julieweil...

// JULIE’S FAVORITE MOSAIC TOOLS + ACCESSORIES
○ Glass Cutters*
Custom Grip-https://amzn.to/3XwXT8l
Pencil Grip-https://amzn.to/3r65I7b
Pistol Grip-https://amzn.to/3u6oAFk
Thomas Grip-https://amzn.to/3rZ4Ss3
○ *Glass Cutter Oil (you need this for any of the above-mentioned glass cutters) - https://amzn.to/3KSOsdt
○ Running Pliers-https://amzn.to/3rZ07yK
○ Non-slip Ruler-https://amzn.to/3R79acJ
○ L Ruler-https://rstyle.me/+1kayW-3wEnfVvXRm_3...
○ Waffle Grid Glass Cutting Board-https://amzn.to/3LGWSnJ
○ Wheeled Glass Nippers-https://amzn.to/3FzWsyw
○ Tile Nippers-https://amzn.to/3GSfgZZ
○ Tile Scorer-https://amzn.to/3P01dnU
○ Electric Glass Grinder-https://amzn.to/3NorQCq
○ Splash Guard for Glass Grinders-https://amzn.to/3m59my9
○ Sanding/Grinding Stone-https://amzn.to/3NoF9Db
○ Safety Glasses-https://amzn.to/3N4CtK0
○ Safety Glasses with Readers-https://amzn.to/3xwDowT
○ Long Tweezers - https://amzn.to/3GgXekC
○ Metal Picks-https://amzn.to/3Lgp9Ce
○ Mini Files (diamond)-https://amzn.to/3xUbKdO
○ Metal Files (alloy)-https://amzn.to/3Y44K8H
○ Palette Knife Set-https://amzn.to/3lBJs1z
○ Bench Brush-https://amzn.to/3Ggg5LU
○ White Project Trays-https://amzn.to/3xTjbmq
○ Stained Glass Caddy-https://amzn.to/3ZN1KAp
○ Powder Thinset-Mortar (gray)-https://amzn.to/37XMoCj
○ Powder Thinset-Mortar (white)-https://amzn.to/3CuYdwC
○ Pre-mixed Thinset-Mortar (gray)-https://amzn.to/3wFCE98
○ Sanded Grout-https://amzn.to/3NPrplZ
○ Unsanded Grout-grout-https://amzn.to/3TlSrCt
○ Weldbond-https://amzn.to/3UGOLfQ
○ Lexel-https://amzn.to/3eqXylW
○ Apoxie Sculpt-https://amzn.to/3Sz2fIS
○ Tile adhesive-https://amzn.to/46glfmr

// CAMERA GEAR I USE
○ My camera - https://amzn.to/3KTkC9l
○ Microphone - https://amzn.to/3ql7hNn
○ SD Card - https://amzn.to/3cT5qfU
○ Tripod - https://amzn.to/3D718Mk
○ Standing Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3U3PTL1
○ Tabletop Small Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3D1kId4
○ Main Studio Lights - https://amzn.to/3KUf9yS
○ External Hard Drive - https://amzn.to/3qFDaR2

// SERVICES I USE
○ Where I find my design ideas - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1003011...
○ Where I design my mosaics - https://partner.canva.com/c/3650370/6...
○ To open your own Etsy shop and receive 40 FREE LISTINGS - https://etsy.me/44Kcx03

// JULIE’S STUDIO BACKGROUND - MATERIALS ORGANIZATION:
○ Plastic Bins (small) - https://amzn.to/3DhY3Hh
○ Plastic Bins (large) - https://amzn.to/3mp0yBA
○ Heavy Duty Plastic Bins - https://amzn.to/3gqhrIe
○ Label Maker - https://amzn.to/3D7Gfyj
○ Zipper ‘Freezer’ Bags - https://amzn.to/2XEheKK
○ Interlocking Containers (SMALL) - https://amzn.to/30TcL90
○ Interlocking Containers (LARGE) - https://amzn.to/32z4303

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