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The Spiral, The Shell, and The Sprocket with Rachel Sager
The Spiral, The Shell, and The Sprocket
Intro and personal interview with Rachel and Tami (9:03)
Introduction to the frames (1:16)
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Chapter 1: The Spiral
Materials tour for the Spiral (1:52)
Prepping the Spiral frame (5:10)
How to add the sealant to the frame (3:13)
How to bond the Spiral wood surface prior to applying thin-set mortar (4:31)
Sand the frame before you mosaic (1:51)
Italian smalti color sorting (6:17)
Creating a color gradient for the spiral #1 (4:10)
Mix your thin set and let the creating begin (17:59)
How to protect your frame with tape (11:11)
Continuing the spiral #1 with darker shades (13:55)
Home stretch for completing spiral #1 (4:33)
Spiral #2 materials: Unglazed porcelain (2:16)
How to cut and place unglazed porcelain for spiral #2 (8:14)
Rachel sharing tips using the unglazed porcelain (12:15)
Last color placed into spiral #2 (2:30)
Final overview of the Spirals (1:28)
Chapter 2: The Shell
Intro to the Shell Mosaics (2:41)
Prepping the Shell Frame (4:30)
How to add the sealant to the frame (3:23)
How to bond the Shell wood surface prior to applying thin-set mortar (3:23)
How to determine the direction of andamento in a limited space. (7:07)
Placing the first pieces of tesserae (6:13)
Review the work and continuing to create (5:07)
Incorporating various sizes of tesserae into a confined space (10:33)
Progressing with the Shell and expanding marble options. (9:39)
Selecting the size and color to complete the inner coil (10:13)
Exploring the shell as a symbol of proportion in composition and design (3:13)
Introducing the filati to the Shell (11:00)
Reviewing the composition and emphasizing the role of filati (7:07)
The second Shell with Pennsylvania sandstone and filati (3:10)
Combining larger and smaller pieces while incorporating filati that add highlights to the composition (7:33)
Addressing the imperfections as it builds strength (17:18)
Watching Rachel work as she adds filati in between the stone (3:25)
Final overview of the Shells (0:54)
Chapter 3: The Sprocket
Intro to the Sprockets (3:29)
Prepping the Sprocket frame (3:36)
Sealing the Sprocket frame (2:12)
How to bond the Sprocket wood surface prior to applying thin-set mortar (2:55)
Embarking on the use of slate for the sprocket frame (10:40)
Laying the slate vertically into the thin set/mortar bed (3:47)
Watch as Rachel incorporates stained glass in a vertical orientation for added interest (4:51)
Surprise yourself in the unexpected by exploring unconventional uses of materials. (8:44)
Finding the balance in the composition (4:04)
The humble and the champagne of the mosaic materials (6:50)
Consider the picassiette plate and crockery patterns when creating in a limited space (7:17)
Discover Rachel's technique for creating patterns using carefully chosen plate designs (6:55)
How to add gold in a small and creative space (9:51)
Watch as Rachel makes intentional decision-making for achieving a balanced composition (5:17)
The magic of mosaic in order vs chaos (1:26)
Course conclusion and thank you!! (6:22)
Sand the frame before you mosaic
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