David Jarvinen – Shapes and Forms of Thinset and Mesh

David Jarvinen – Shapes and Forms of Thinset and Mesh

Salepage : David Jarvinen – Shapes and Forms of Thinset and Mesh

Arichive : David Jarvinen – Shapes and Forms of Thinset and Mesh

If you have been looking to create a variety of undulated and distinctive shaped substrates with a simple process, then we have the course for you!
Learning to create your own substrates can give you so much freedom when it is time to create your mosaic art. This is also a great course if you are looking for a foolproof way to create works that will weather the exterior elements.
David Jarvinen takes you step-by-step in demonstrating how to create three different undulated substrate forms. He begins with the best tools for getting great results, then discusses how to mix the thin set to the proper consistency, and moves on to the simple materials it takes to undulate and shape your different substrate forms.
If you are enrolled in either one of David’s courses: “Organic Abstract” and/or “Spontaneous Abstract,” you will see how easy it is to apply those concepts to the substrates you will create. In this course David uses the “Magic Carpet” substrate combined with the “Organic Abstract” to help inspire your creativity.
This course comes with a PDF for download with a list of the tools, materials, and resources David recommends.

Your Instructor

David Jarvinen
I came to the mosaic industry through ceramic tile contracting and a couple of clay artists. Our business was remodeling kitchens and baths with ceramic and glass tile, and doing tile jobs most other contractors wouldn’t. This led to a reputation for being creative.
During this time, I met those couple of clay artists that asked me to assist with their school and public mural installations they had created. It was great fun and I volunteered to help. Then, after a year or two of volunteering, I landed a paying gig to cover for one of the artist installers, as they needed to go out of town. That was the beginning. Circa 1998.
From this beginning, I worked to incorporate mosaics into my contracting business and there was a market! It wasn’t huge, but it was there—I worked to make mosaics mainstream through our business and have had some happy customers as a result.
Most of my work was architectural in nature. Then the clay artist who had instructed classes, for which I assisted—was moving out of state, so I approached the host venues and inquired to see if I could take over for her. They were happy to give me a try. That was the beginning of my instruction career. Circa 2004.
I continued to expand my collaborations and as of 2017 I am continuing to instruct, learn and create mosaics!

Course Curriculum

Standard Definition

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Intro and Personal Interview with Tami (4:00)

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PDF for Download. Suggested Tools, Materials, and Resources

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Intro to Tools and Materials (1:05)

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How to Mix Thin Set (2:21)

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Mesh and Thin Set for the Magic Carpet (8:12)

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How to Undulate the Magic Carpet Shape (1:59)

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Cured Magic Carpet Shape (0:47)

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Square off and Clean Edges of Magic Carpet Shape (3:03)

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David’s Version of Installing Hanging Hardware. (3:11)

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Mesh and Thin Set for the Leaf Shape (7:25)

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Undulate the Leaf Shape (1:37)

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Cured Leaf Shape (1:07)

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Mesh and Thin Set for the Spiral (5:11)

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Undulate the Spiral Shape (0:59)

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Reveal the Spiral Shape (0:52)
High Definition

Start
Intro and Personal Interview with Tami (4:00)

Start
Intro of Tools and Materials (1:05)

Start
How to Mix Thin Set (2:21)

Start
Mesh and Thin Set for the Magic Carpet (8:12)

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How to Undulate the Magic Carpet Shape (1:59)

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Cured Magic Carpet Shape (0:47)

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Square Off and Clean Edges of Magic Carpet Shape (3:03)

Start
David’s Version of Installing Hanging Hardware (3:11)

Start
Mesh and Thin Set for the Leaf Shape (7:25)

Start
Undulate the Leaf Shape (1:37)

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Cured Leaf Shape (1:07)

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Mesh and Thin Set for the Spiral Shape (5:11)

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Undulate Spiral Shape (0:59)

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Cured Spiral Shape (0:52)