Deciding to start a mosaic blog was easy. I had been blogging regularly for several years, I had been taking mosaics classes for 3 years and I figured it was time to combine the two. The difficult part came with deciding on how to organize my efforts, to publish the articles in a meaningful manner, and to decide what the focus of my blog would be.
I knew that I wanted the blog to focus on mosaic art, but other than that I didn’t know what direction to go in. While there are plenty of blogs about mosaics, many of them are from teachers who teach classes or read like technical instructions. What do you do when you need some tips or tricks? Well you go to Google and type in “mosaic tips and tricks” and get over 200,000 results.
I wanted my blog to be different, so I decided that instead of listing “tips” and “tricks”, I would write real articles, with real information about my experiences in making mosaics. How did I learn how to do this mosaic? Where did I find these materials? What problems did I face?
The art of mosaic is a beautiful and enriching experience. It is also very different from other types of artwork; it requires a different set of skills and techniques, but can also be very rewarding in its own right. The beauty of any mosaic piece lies within its creative process. This guide to mosaics will provide you with the basics of mosaics as well as tips and tricks to help you along the way.
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If you’re searching for a new art project to embark upon, you’ve stumbled upon the right page. In this blog, I’ll provide tips, tricks, and ideas to make your next mosaic experience a fun and creative one.
Tiles are what I use most often, but there’s nothing that says you can’t use glass or mirrors or any other material with interesting shapes and textures. As long as it makes sense to break it up into small pieces, you can use it.
Supplies are another topic I’ll address in upcoming posts. For now, just remember that the internet is your friend. If you need something in particular, chances are good that you can find it online (and if not online, then at least in your neighborhood craft stores).
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This is going to be an ongoing blog with short posts on various topics related to mosaics. So keep checking back for more!
Mosaics are a perfect way to create beautiful art. Mosaics can be made by anyone who has the patience and desire to learn how to do it.
Mosaic is an Ancient Roman art form that was used to adorn walls, floors, or furniture. In today’s world, mosaics are often seen as a type of stained glass window, which is actually a misnomer. The word mosaic comes from the Latin word, “mosaicus,” meaning “inlaid stone.”
The art of making mosaics involves layering colored stones and glass tiles with glue onto a surface such as a wall or ceiling. The pieces are then grouted over and the entire surface is cleaned.
Mosaic artists differ greatly in the approach taken to their art form. Some prefer to use modern materials while others prefer using ancient ones. There are even some who prefer using both in their designs.
One thing that most mosaic artists agree on is that the best surfaces to work on are those that have been prepared in advance. A good idea is to purchase a canvas roll that is already painted so that you don’t have the mess of preparing your own surface before you get started.
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If you have ever considered making a mosaic, it is essential that you have the right tools and equipment. While there are many different types of mosaic you can make, consider your project and the space you have before purchasing anything. Remember, “you get what you pay for” and experimentation can be expensive.
If you are just starting out in mosaics, consider buying a starter kit. This will give you all the basic tools and materials needed to complete a small project or two. Often starter kits come with patterns to make a particular piece, which makes it easy to get started. If not, patterns are available in bookstores or online at sites like http://www.mosaicshop.com/patterns.html
The first thing to know about mosaics is that they are made of small pieces of stone and glass. The materials used in mosaics were usually the same as those used to make floors and walls, and were considered decorative. They were called marbles and stones of various colors, but were too expensive for most people. Mosaics were very popular in the Middle Ages, especially in Italy, where you can see them in churches and public buildings.
Textile patterns also served as a source of patterns for mosaics, which sometimes made use of fabrics.
