.. Mosaics have been a popular artform for thousands of years, and now stained glass mosaics are the hot new thing! It's a rewarding hobby that anyone can do year round, indoors or out.If you're thinking of...
The use of broken porcelain, china, pottery, glass and stoneware in the creation of art and decorative pieces is know by many names: broken tile mosaics, pique assiette, bits and pieces, memoryware, shardware,...
Anyone can make gorgeous mosaics, no matter what your artistic skill level. By using some imagination and creativity you can create stunning objects or functional pieces for your home. Mosaics allow you to...
How to Grout your Mosaic Grout is the material which goes in between the tesserae (the pieces which make up the mosaic). Grout is generally mixed with water to produce a mud-like consistency; it must not be...
Mosaic art has been around for centuries. The best thing about mosaics is that they last and last. If done correctly they can become family heirlooms passed from generation to generation. Although mosaics can...
Micro Mosaic Guitar! A complete Cut Up!Learning Experience Follows! This guide is primarily written to accompany an auction of mine for a micro mosaic guitar held on March 28th in 2010. The Micro Mosaic and...
MOSAIC TIPS GENERAL INFORMATION This guide covers the basics of creating a mosaic - some of the tips are a matter of personal preference. Substrates: wood, terra cotta, polystyrene, silver trays, hardibacker...
Doing Mosaics is much more complicated than it may appear. You first off need a little art background or basic knowledge of art theories. While i never went too college art or advanced art, in my younger years...
Grout is a must if you want to install your mosaic on your floor or on an outdoor wall or on a wall subject o humidity or dirt such as a bath wall or kitchen backsplash. Here are the steps to go: Mix your...
Smalti has been an important part of the mosaic tradition since Roman and Byzantine times. It is produced by melting glass at high temperatures, and adding coloured oxides. Once it has cooled (annealed) it is...