Comments on: Sue’s ‘Rock Star’ mosaic rocks

By: Lanie

Lanie — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:38:31 +0000

Could you use thin-set as an adhesive on these rocks?

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:21:25 +0000

In reply to Brenda halbin. Brenda, use exterior grade polyurethane. Some are grouted, some are not...

By: Brenda halbin

Brenda halbin — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:51:58 +0000

The blue butterfly you made that looks like a dragonfly has some sort of jewelry in the center. Can you please tell me if you seal it so it doesn’t tarnish outside or what is acceptable to use? Also it doesn’t look like it has been grouted. Can you skip that step? Thank you so much!

By: Mic

Mic — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:29:55 +0000

I’m very inspired by your beautiful mosaic rocks, thanks for the instructions and tips. Can you please explain why you recommend grout without sand, as I’ve had someone else say to get grout with sand although not necessarily just for mosaic rocks but mosaics in general.
Thanks

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 22:40:00 +0000

In the hardware store, look for an exterior spray sealer. Easy!

By: Karen Hayek

Karen Hayek — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:00:33 +0000

What do you use for outdoor sealer?

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 19:54:48 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Biritz. Jennifer, the GE II Silicone is pretty fast drying, however, you might do a dry run using contact cement. Either that, or skip the grout and use fine craft sand as grout between the tiles. Just an idea...but do let us know on our Facebook page, how your kids do. I'll share your experience with the group! This is one of our most fun and popular projects!

By: Jennifer Biritz

Jennifer Biritz — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:20:44 +0000

My Spanish II students are studying the Spanish architect Gaudi and he is famous for animal mosaics. I’d like to adapt your mosaic rocks into a project for my class, making turtle and lizard mosaic designs on rocks. My problem is that I only have 1 class period to do the project. Is there any “quick dry” glue we could use so that the kids could apply the grout in class right after laying the beads/glass?

By: Dottie

Dottie — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:39:55 +0000

Love your tutorial! Do you put any grout on your dragonfly tail or just use the silicone?

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:31:17 +0000

In reply to Carolyn.

Both the glue and grout may have a mild odor. You might work outside where you won’t notice it. Once dry there’s no odor at all! Yea!
The grout comes in many colors,…take your tile pieces with you, or use neutral light grey of the rock color. Get unsanded grout. Show us your result on the FB page when you finish!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:17:25 +0000

Thank you for the very inspiring post, I am so excited to give it a try. I have two questions.
(1)Does the silicone have any odor?…. I have chemical sensitivities and can not use any product that has harmful odors.
(2) Please tell me more about the grout…. what is it called? where can it be purchased? Is there any odor?

By: Janie Dunning

Janie Dunning — Wed, 18 May 2016 04:29:21 +0000

Absolutely love your work Sue. Heading out to get some supplies this weekend. Tools can be expensive. LOL excited to try this out. I have some great rocks & cool ideas. Thanks for everything.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:15:12 +0000

In reply to Sue Langley. Great tip - thanks so much!

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:14:55 +0000

In reply to Christine.

Christine, I messaged Sue Gerdes and this is what she said:
“I use the silicone for small beads also. I squeeze out a little on a paper plate then use a toothpick. I load it onto the tip and down the side of the pick , then lead it into the area. If at first it doesn’t fill enough redo until it’s as much as you like. Then I sprinkle the beads on top and lightly push them into the silicone. Good luck!”
~~ Sue L.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:21:32 +0000

I am just embarking on the mosaic journey. I loved your tip about stringing small beads and then laying them on the glue. So helpful! I tried it on a piece I am doing on an old window. Worked like a charm! I have a question about the adhesive. I am using a clear indoor/outdoor silicone glue that is working very well. However, I am looking for a weatherproof clear glue that will “float” a little more. I’m looking to fill small spaces between stained class pieces with loose seed beads. The silicone is a little too thick and messy for this purpose. Any suggestions? Meanwhile, thanks so much for this tutorial. Very inspiring!

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 02:47:03 +0000

In reply to Rita. Just ask at your paint store or hardware store for one they suggest....they're all about the same IF they are meant for outdoors.

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:11:04 +0000

What is the brand of outdoor sealer that you used on the rocks?