SUBSTRATES: Everything you wanted to know and how to create them with Tami Macala
How to cut and create substrates for mosaic art!
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In this online course, you will learn what a substrate is, learn when and where to best use them, and the different ways to create them. Each section is full of a great deal of information. There is a demonstration on bonding wooden substrates to withstand moisture so your mosaic tesserae won't fall off. You will also learn which tools are the best for cutting certain substrates, how to seal the edges of Wedi board, (or any closed cell foam board) and how to create your own substrates using a variety of materials, including tinted mortar/thin set. There is also a section on how to install hanging hardware on a mortar/thin set and fiberglass mesh substrate, and even a section on how to create an undulated substrate. By learning about proper substrates and their creation, the possibilities for your mosaic art adventures will be endless. There is a printable PDF with all the materials, tools, and resources that will help you collect everything before you start this online course. We all spend a great deal of creative energy and time creating our mosaic art, and we want it to last for as long as possible. Proper use and choice of substrates are an essential part to any mosaic art practice. Learning which materials are needed, and knowing the proper techniques, can be vital to creating your priceless mosaic art. Watch the FREE promo video to get a glimpse of the different substrates you will learn about, and how this course can open more possibilities for your mosaic art practice.
Your Instructor
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.
Course Curriculum
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StartSUBSTRATES: Everything you wanted to know and how to create them! (1:10)
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StartDownload PDF Materials, Tools and Resource list.
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StartIntroduction of each of the substrates (6:31)
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StartHow to bond wood for mosaics. (2:55)
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StartHow to cut Hardie Backer Board for exterior mosaics (3:41)
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StartHow to cut Wedi board and add mesh to edges (7:21)
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StartHow to mix mortar/thin set for applying to the Wedi board substrate. (2:50)
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StartApplying mortar/thin set to Wedi board. (6:39)
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StartHow to cut roofing insulation board and how to apply mesh to it. (6:25)
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StartHow to make mortar/thin set for the roofing insulation board substrate (2:24)
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StartHow to apply mortar/thin set to create the roofing insulation substrate. (5:38)
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StartIntro to the tools and materials to create a mortar/thin set and mesh substrate. (2:37)
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StartWrapping the board and creating the mortar/thin set (3:30)
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StartCreating mortar/thin set and fiberglass mesh substrate. (7:06)
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StartIntro to the tools and materials for creating an undulating substrate. (2:46)
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StartHow to wrap the board and round objects for creating an undulating substrate.. (3:44)
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StartHow to make the undulating mortar/thin set and alkali resistant fiberglass mesh substrate. (6:57)
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StartHow to install hanging hardware on a handmade mortar/thin set and mesh substrate. (4:22)
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StartWRAP UP! (0:54)
Frequently Asked Questions
TESTIMONIALS:
Best $$ I ever spent! I can't wait to create my own mesh substrates - would never had had the inspiration nor courage without this FABULOUS course. Cheers, Rita C.