Getting creative with Liquid Tints for Thin set, Grout and so much

This tutorial contains a world of information for creating colorful tinted thin set/mortar and grout. In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to mix a variety of liquid tints into thin set and grout.

You will learn:

*how to mix liquid tints into thin set/mortar.
*how to create a tinted thin set substrate.
*how to install hanging hardware to your tinted thin set substrate.
*how to use the tinted thin set/mortar as an adhesive.
*how to create a mosaic using tinted thin set.
*how to mix liquid tints into grout and use it to grout a mosaic piece.
*how to color the grout, choose the colors to use in sample boards and how to apply it.

This tutorial is broken down into sections with easy-to-follow steps that make the lessons achievable. The liquid tints are available for purchase through the Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art and you can click here to buy the kit that goes with this tutorial. You can buy one color or the whole set of nine colors. These colors can also be mixed together to create even more choices. You will see the kit offer and the resource list once you purchase this tutorial. Included in this online course is a printable PDF with a full resource list of all the tools and materials necessary to complete this project.

I really learned a lot from your tutorial - your tips and your demonstration of techniques are invaluable! For example, I just scrapped a piece I was working on trying to use thin set to embed my pieces into and I could spot my problem by just watching you mix your thin set - I simoly did not mix well enough to get the consistency you demonstrated - so my thin set bed was thick, gritty, and ultimately did not adhere to my tiles.

Your Instructor

Tami Macala

Tami Macala, founder and owner of Mosaic Arts Online and Create Arts Online, has always had her hand in art. She started out at eleven years old as an oil painter, winning awards throughout Southern California. With a fashion and textile design degree, Tami began a twenty-year career in the movie and television industry as a costumer, dressing leading actors and actresses. Not feeling completely fulfilled as a costumer and the long hours, Tami found a new passion in mosaic art and in true fashion, became a self-taught mosaic artist while continuing her successful career in the entertainment world.

In 2000, Tami started her first company, All Cracked Up Mosaics, creating personal and custom-designed mosaic art commissions for clients all over the US.

In 2009, Tami began teaching mosaic art. She founded her second business, The Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art, teaching her favorite art medium. There, she brought in world-renowned mosaic artists to teach her students, creating a hub of learning and inspiration.

In 2015, Tami retired from the entertainment industry and founded her latest companies, Mosaic Arts Online and Create Arts Online. Tami and her husband, Jerry, now produce online courses with some of the most sought-after artists in mosaic, mixed media, and fine art.

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