| Making mosaics is really easier than you might think. | | | | The direct method is when you put the tesserae |
| Or course there are endless possibilities when making | | | | directly in its final position. This method is mostly used |
| mosaics, some more difficult than others. What you | | | | for smaller projects and what is nice about this |
| need to do is start with smaller project and move on | | | | method is that you see your mosaic as you are |
| from there to larger ones. | | | | making it and it allows you to make little adjustments |
| Now that you are interested in mosaic art, you will | | | | to you mosaic. |
| want to create your first mosaic. To start you need | | | | The Indirect method is used for larger projects. This |
| to find a project that will interest you. Would you like | | | | method involves gluing your tesserae face down |
| to create coasters, vases, table tops, picture frames | | | | onto a paper backing. |
| or maybe you would like to create more intricate wall | | | | The double direct method is a modern version of the |
| or floor mosaics, the choices are truly endless. | | | | direct method. It involves gluing your tesserae on a |
| Once you selected your project you need to | | | | fiberglass mesh. With this method your mosaic is |
| determine the materials you are going to use. This of | | | | visible because all your pieces are glued face up on |
| course depends on the mosaic and where it will | | | | the mesh. This method also gives you more time and |
| reside. The materials used in a mosaic are called | | | | allows to work where you want rather than on site. |
| tesserae, known as the individual pieces that form | | | | So with a few left over ceramic, porcelain or marble |
| your mosaic. Tesserae used to be only marble or | | | | pieces and very few inexpensive tools you too can |
| ceramic, but today they can be anything from | | | | create your own mosaics. A work of art you will be |
| broken plates and mirrors to left over tiles, anything | | | | proud to show off once you are finished. Don't |
| that will form a pattern when placed correctly. | | | | worry about making it perfect, little imperfections |
| There are different methods to create mosaics, still | | | | give character and contribute to make your mosaic |
| depending on the size and location of your mosaic. | | | | unique. |