How to create a seam from a grapevine mortar?

	Step 1 - Choose a Jointer Choose a jointer for the vine.
	Use the end of the jointer that you have identified as the correct radius for the mortar gap.
	Step 2 - Hold the middle part Hold the middle part of the jointer between your thumb and forefinger.
	Step 3 - Align the Jointer Align the jointer so that it is ready to compact the mortar between the bricks.
	Step 4 - Docking Perform smooth butt movements, working in the same direction. Instrumental vertical seams followed by horizontal seams. The vine design created in the center should be smooth, not perfectly straight.
	Step 5 - Swipe off the excess Gently shake off excess mortar from the brickwork, being careful not to smear it on the brick. Leave the solution to set.
	Finished vine mortar seams look like this.

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February 21 2023

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