IMHO it doesn't look like you need help at all. Seems you've covered the bases, and to ME, it sounds good. Others w/help too where I've failed to see any problems, cuz I've never used the mesh.

Hi Anne,
Sounds like you'll be more than capable of working out any kinks.
But where oh where are you getting the Wedi???
I can't find it anywhere.
Linlee

I see one or two minor problems - but they may not be. . . .how vague is that?

First - are you going to turn over the mesh and then soak it off after setting the glass in the thinset - as in the indirect method of mosaicing? Or are you setting the pieces on the mesh and then sinking the mesh into the thinset?

Secondly - are the areas of mesh overlap higher than the surrounding glass areas? If so - that will translate to an uneven table top . . .

linlee - I can buy the Wedi here locally in Minneapolis. I haven't seen it online anywhere. Lovely stuff and should be a good application for this table as it is relatively small. However, it IS expensive - $35 for a 15" x 24" sheet, which is one reason I don't want to totally goof this up.

mosaicwench - fortunately, I don't need to flip the mesh; I'm just doing it this way because I'm 'copying' the pattern and need to see it, if that makes sense. I'm concerned about the overlap as well, but I'm not sure how to connect the pieces. The pattern is detailed enough that I'm not sure I can transfer the mesh/glass in pieces & reassemble it on the thinset. Do you have any ideas?

Seems to me you could make the thinset thick enough for the overlaps to sink down into. Otherwise, you'd probably want to make marks with a non-permanent marker, wherever you need things to line up. Just like a sewing pattern.

I agree with mad, carefully set and sink the mesh using a press board so that it all goes down evenly and I think you can escape the overlap problem that wench points to.

can't wait to see

OK, I've been reading some latest posts and think I need to buy some Silicon GE II. If the thinset doesn't have enough contact with my glass (through the mesh), then I'll have glass popping off - is that right that Weldbond isn't water -er- Minnesota PROOF?

Hey ANS, the links worked fine. Looks like a beautiful thing in progress!
A little fyi...in photobucket, if you click on the MIDDLE link under your pic, it will flash a yellow box that says "copied", then, directly in your post, right click and paste. It will post your pic directly into your post.

Welcome! --Veronica

Unfortunately, weldbond isn't waterproof. A litte confusion for me, tho. Can't you just skip that part and use the thinset to adhere the glass to the tabletop? Sorta like laying regular tile. I **think** if you attach the wedi board to the tabletop, smear thinset out and set the mesh/glass on it, use the pressing board suggested above and let the whole shebang set up - should be okay. Lots easier than trying to get a solid, level coat of thinset and let that set before you use the GEII to attach the mesh. Course, may be missing something, been at work since 4AM, so the world is a little foggy right now. LOL!!

Pat

LOL, I think you're fogged in Pat!

Ans, the weldbond is only meant to be a temp adhesive, heck you could use elmers. The point of the mesh is to allow your thinset to come through and adhere the glass, at that point the mesh isn't really a part of the integrity just a tool to get you there. Do you understand what I'm trying to say?

It 's sounds to me like you are fine, except that all the info on this method says to cut the edges of the mesh to fit perfectly, so I'm concerned about your overlap.

I've never done anything to use thinset yet but what do you do with what oozes up between the tiles?

Just like any other glue, if it comes up into the interstices you pick it out before it sets. But generally it's mixed pretty thick and doesn't really move, like cold peanut butter.

Wooooo-hoooooo - I've been wondering how to do that! Thanks Veronica. So then, here's a pic of progress today - just cuz:
{{!gwi}}

nicethyme - what you say about the mesh is what I had hoped to be true and that the thinset will mush up enough to grab onto the glass. Think I will trim the mesh as I go. I'm rarely working for more than an hour at a time (3 kids & DH in grad school), so using thinset as the adhesive would not be very practical and I'd rather use the weldbond. Or maybe I'll get the silicon and do an experiment?? Hmmmm. Maybe I'm in over my head as it is...

curbdriver - well, I'm not sure what to say, except to ask if they call you that because of the way you drive at 4am??LOL! Get a little shut-eye first & re-read, or don't bother - it may put you back to sleep. As it is, I think this project is going to be a loooooooonnnng haul.

Thanks all for the feedback,
Anne

awesome! you're doing great, keep us updated!

Great job - very nice cutting. Ring saw? Or nipping???

OMG - I'm not doing either. I have cheap hand glass cutter from a stained glass class I once took. The edges are not that great - you can't really tell from the photo - I use a groziers(? also from class) to nip out rounded edges. It is labor-intensive! In mosaics, irregular pieces add to the overall appeal, I think, so I'm hoping the clumsy cutting will not be detrimental - lol! Thanks so much for the encouragement.

A girl who believes like I do on irregular cuts making your mosaic more interesting. I TOTALLY agree. Girlie, you are GOOD w/those tools.