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Geo Window grouted

18 years ago

Still have to clean up and paint the frame and scrape oh-so-much glue residue off the glass, but it's grouted.

It was like giving birth - I was VERY apprehensive about grout bleed and used a dryer-than-normal-for-me grout mix and very little water in clean up. So far, so good . . . knock wood!

Of course it's a dreary day here in SE Wisconsin so I couldn't get a good photo with sun shining

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Those inverted triangles at the top are not black - they are a very deep burgundy glass which will show up better if the sun ever shines again.

one with the flash.

I am cautiously pleased with this window. I want it to dry well (Weldbond is STILL not dry and now I've grouted over it), I want little to no grout bleed, and I want that darn MAC glue to come off easier . . . .

Comments (32)

  • 18 years ago

    I think it is fantastic! Wonderful work.

    Ramona

  • 18 years ago

    Looks good.
    I was reading an article about gog. The lady was doing a vase using Weldbond. She first painted a thin coat of glue over the entire thing,let that dry, then attached her pieces with a THIN coat, which reactivated the previous layer.
    Maybe you put the glue on too thick? How long has it been?
    Plus I guess weather has something to do with drying time.

  • 18 years ago

    It turned out terrific. I love all the patterns & directions of your glass.

  • 18 years ago

    The squares around the border had Weldbond around the outside only, but when smooshed down to assure adhesion, it crept inward. So now I'm sure the outside edges are dry but the insides are still cloudy . . .

    I've had it happen before it just takes FOREVER to dry - like 3 - 4 months in some cases.

  • 18 years ago

    Another great job,very different design for you.

  • 18 years ago

    Wow...that is very cool! It's amazing how the grout really brings it all together and finishes it off so nicely!
    Awesome!

  • 18 years ago

    I especially like the patterns in the tesserae, it adds more interest for me. Very Pretty!!!!

  • 18 years ago

    The grout really gave the piece a life of it's own. It looks great! So very different from your style. Seems we are all jumping out of the box right now. It's really fun to watch.

    Hazie

  • 18 years ago

    Oh, that's beautimous! You did a wonderful job and should be very proud of yourself! Have you mentioned where you will display this or is it a gift for someone?

    Great Job!

  • 18 years ago

    It will ultimately hang in a window in my kitchen like a cornice board. Once it's done and hung I'll take another picture (maybe the sun will shine then!!).

  • 18 years ago

    It's amazing how it looks grouted. Really beautiful. I wish I could get outside my comfort zone and try something like that. Where are you going to put it?

  • 18 years ago

    MW, that is BEAUTIFUL grouted! Your spacing lines are so good! I love the geometric design with the geometric pieces that make it. FANTASTIC art!

  • 18 years ago

    I just love it great colors

  • 18 years ago

    Dear Mosaic W:
    That is F A N T A S T I C !!!!!
    Your work is to die for... well... I mean I LOVE IT!!!
    YOU DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB!!!
    Thank you so much for letting me see your work in progress!
    I appreciate you!
    * * * *Happy * * * Holidays !!!!
    M E R R Y + C H R I S T M A S !!!!
    God Bless!
    susiesunshine

  • 18 years ago

    Beautiful!

  • 18 years ago

    WENCH: LOVE it! I realy like geometrics because it provides a sense of balance. Isn't this a departure from your usual style? The colors are wonderful and everything really melds well. BEAUTEOUS!

  • 18 years ago

    Oh Wench! You Never cease to amaze me!!! It is Awesome!

  • 18 years ago

    Very nice, the grout is truly the finishing touch for it. That wellbond does take forever in the winter to dry though. Wonderful window,
    Cindy

  • 18 years ago

    Okay - here's a better

    with sunshine behind it.

    I finished the frame, now it just has to be hung in my kitchen window!

  • 18 years ago

    Wow! Boy, the sun really strikes gold on this one, doesn't it?!!! Gorgeous! Clap! Clap! Clap!

  • 18 years ago

    Very cool wench. But I have to say the colors look so much richer with the dark frame.

    Hazie

  • 18 years ago

    LOL Hazie!! The frame is the SAME COLOR in both photos.

    I just sanded down the edges and painted them to match the majority of the frame.

  • 18 years ago

    That is beautiful . Truly Beautiful . There isn't much more to say ! LOL

  • 18 years ago

    Ok...I looked again and the one with flash looks the same, but it looks so much darker in the very first pic!
    never mind me! haha

    Hazie

  • 18 years ago

    Okay, after this

    I will only post one more and then I can put this puppy to bed. I mounted it in my kitchen tonight.

    Tomorrow I'll take THE LAST photo of it in the day time and then I'll stop bugging you.

    Thanks for all the encouragement!

  • 18 years ago

    Okay - the very last photo - PROMISE!

  • 18 years ago

    Came out great! Love it! I was very glad to see several different pictures in different light. It gives a real all around idea of what it looks like in person. Keep us posted on how long it takes to dry!

  • 18 years ago

    WOW ~~~WOW~~~~ WOW ~~~~
    Fantastic !!! Beautiful !!!! Great !!!! and all that gooood stuff------ It looks outstanding at nite and in the day and with the light and without...!!!!
    You must surely be pleased with you and your work and with yourself.... " JOB WELL DONE !!!"
    Thanks for sharing ! You truly inspire me!!!
    * * * * *HAPPY * * * HOLIDAYS !!!!! * * *
    M E R R Y + C H R I S T M A S !!!!!
    God Bless!!
    Susiesunshine
    PS..... I was wondering.... did you have a specific building in mind when you made the GOG art piece ?

  • 18 years ago

    Really turned out beautiful! Amazing work..love it.

  • 18 years ago

    It's WONDERFUL!!! Love seeing it in place!!!
    Congratulations, W. It's just beautiful!!!
    K.

  • 18 years ago

    Hey! That looks great in your kitchen. Nice how it picks up on the red accents!

  • 18 years ago

    WOW WOW WOW !!!! What a beautiful sight to wake up to each morning. I absolutely LOVE it!! Never tire of pictures Wench. You should know that!! :^)))

    Chris

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