tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381120504894150431.post2547262048716219096..comments2023-10-23T09:27:33.663-07:00Comments on Deep Space Sparkle Art Lessons for Kids: Keith Haring Inspired Ceramic MuralPatty Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085225715086624172noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381120504894150431.post-33690026744690072152010-09-15T02:55:40.673-07:002010-09-15T02:55:40.673-07:00Wow, that was an awesome class project! I hope I h...Wow, that was an awesome class project! I hope I had that kind of project when I was still a kid in our high school at <a href="http://www.bobscarpet.com/contentpage.aspx?Id=9536" rel="nofollow">Brandon. Tile</a> art projects like that showcases the perfect harmony of the students and the teacher.<br /><br />But now, as an adult, I also do have some art projects with the use of <a href="http://www.bobscarpet.com/contentpage.aspx?Id=9499" rel="nofollow">ceramic tile. Tampa</a> where I currently live, have fantastic tile designs that can awaken your artistic side.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887147021562765601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381120504894150431.post-54457633426834281582009-08-18T09:29:11.799-07:002009-08-18T09:29:11.799-07:00Hi Blair,
Thanks so much for your nice comments. I...Hi Blair,<br />Thanks so much for your nice comments. I agree, the murals are fantastic. I wish I could answer all your questions but thankfully the mounting of the tiles to form the mural was done by my school district's contractors. But having brainstormed on many murals, I can tell you that each mural is slightly different. <br />For straightforward tile setting, the contractors make a wooden frame (allow for the grout in your measurements) and then use a backerboard (available at Home Depot) to serve as a backing. Then they use normal tile adhesive and standard tile setting procedure to mount each student made tile. After the adhesive dries, the grout is added.<br />I don't know the names of all the supplies, but it's all standard tile setting materials. <br />The length of this answer inspires me to do a post of the details of mural making...thanks for the idea!<br />Good Luck and I hope I helped.Patty Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085225715086624172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381120504894150431.post-11852225505572898302009-08-18T08:08:01.990-07:002009-08-18T08:08:01.990-07:00Patty! Your murals are AMAZING! I am wanting to ...Patty! Your murals are AMAZING! I am wanting to do some murals this school year and have some questions for you. First, what material do you adhere the ceramic tiles to - is it a wooden panel? Second, what do you use to adhere the tiles? Third, where did you get the frame - did you build that yourself? And finally, what grout did you use? <br /><br />Thank you thank you!<br /><br />I love checking out your blog - you have some wonderful ideas and projects!blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097897927933643552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381120504894150431.post-29822367580961766372008-06-17T08:22:00.000-07:002008-06-17T08:22:00.000-07:00You check in anytime you want! I'm always here to...You check in anytime you want! I'm always here to help. We'll miss you next year but I for one, am very excited about your adventure. Have a fantastic summer and keep in touch!Patty Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085225715086624172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381120504894150431.post-4355773826259718772008-06-17T08:14:00.000-07:002008-06-17T08:14:00.000-07:00Patty! Now that it is summer, I finally had some t...Patty! Now that it is summer, I finally had some time to chek out your blog. You are the best art teacher ever! I love the Brandon mural.Of course I love to the MV mural also. It is so crazy! I am going to need some good art lessons to teach next year, so expect some emails for help! :-) You have so many great projects. Oh and I still want to read your book! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com