Packing a mosaic for shipment
Mosaics are heavy and must ship in sturdy crates. I build mine from wood, and encase the mosaic inside with insulation foam. This is…
Tutorials
How to make a mosaic work surface from a stump
Make your own wooden stump with hardie, just like Italians use them.
Making Roman mosaic copies
All you need to know about making Roman mosaic copies: the how, why and who of this ancient art.
How yoga can improve your mosaic practice
Make better mosaics with a positive mindset and more self-esteem through yoga.
Combining direct + indirect method: the trick with the dough
A nice trick to work precisely when combing direct and indirect method without too much effort of preparation is to use a template made out of dough.
Going for gold – 10 things you should know about gold smalts
Citrone, Limone, Ambra and Gaggia. No, these are no Italian ice-cream flavors, but only some of the nuances you can use when working with gold smalti.
Material 1&1: Cement adhesive for the direct method
Learn how to prepare your adhesive for the direct method à la Spilimberghese.
10 tips for mosaic laying – Part I: Roman method (direct method)
The roman mosaics impress by their simple aesthetics.
10 tips for working with the mosaic hammer
Suggestions for the efficient work with martellina and tagliolo.
Pieces of Paper
This week we have tested the effect of individual colour combinations by mixing tessere made of coloured paper.
How to make a concrete base
Form a mosaic substrate easily with cement and sand.
How to prepare a flour glue
This week we had a small cookery course. No, we didn’t prepare stone soup.