Materials
The base of most of my mosaics consists of wood. For the mosaic itself
I use tiles, smalti, tiffany glass and glass gems. Cutting the tiles
and glass is very time consuming, but very satisfying once all the
pieces fit together. When all the pieces are in place, I fill up the
open spaces with (coloured) grout.
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Tiles
Ceramic tiles, matt or shiny in various colours. Can be cut with
mosaic pliers or nippers.
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Tiffany glass
Glass in various colours; also used in tiffany lamps and leaded
windows. Can be cut with glass cutter (have your band-aids
handy...)
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Smalti
Handmade pieces of glass from Italy. The shapes are irregular
resulting in a vivid mosaic.
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Glass gems
Glass gems for fancy highlights.
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Vitreous glass
Small square pieces of glass in various colours. The top
surface is smooth. The bottom is ribbed for tight adhesion.
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