| Mosaic is the art of creating images with small pieces | | | | The tiles are placed on a medium such as a fiberglass |
| of tile. It has been around for centuries. Mosaic art | | | | mesh and then covered again with another layer |
| can be used to add pizazz to picture frames, | | | | which makes this method ideal for works that require |
| tabletops and backsplashes, to name a few. | | | | major transportation. |
| Arranging mosaic tiles into an image can be a science. | | | | Anyone can enjoy creating mosaic art because the |
| Artists have used mathematical equations in order to | | | | supplies are fairly basic. Artists can find a variety of |
| create intricate patterns. These days detailed works | | | | tiles from those who sell wholesale mosaic tiles for |
| are often designed on a computer first and produced | | | | low prices. Grout can be purchased from any home |
| with the use of computer- aided drafting programs. | | | | improvement store and is easily dyed to match the |
| The tiles can be glued onto a variety of surfaces | | | | work. Stepping stones and coasters are good |
| including wood, plaster, concrete, glass and metal. | | | | projects for the beginner artist. More advanced |
| Preparation of the surface is very important to | | | | enthusiasts can create beautiful table tops and floor |
| ensure the work remains intact. The method the tiles | | | | pieces. The extra ambitious can challenge themselves |
| are arranged will also play an important role in the | | | | by using mosaic tile art for their backsplashes in their |
| integrity of the piece. The direct method involves | | | | bathrooms and kitchens. |
| gluing the tiles directly onto the surface, following the | | | | Children can also enjoy mosaic tile art. Fun kits are |
| under drawing as a guide. The work can be visible as | | | | sold with basic instructions that are easy to follow. |
| it is made, allowing the artist total visual control. The | | | | Kids will enjoy putting their personal spin on name |
| disadvantage of the direct method is that it must be | | | | plaques and picture frames. Mosaic art is fun and |
| done at the desired surface, which can be tedious | | | | relaxing. People of all ages can enjoy creating artistic, |
| for those working on walls and ceilings. In addition, | | | | personal works. Because of the individuality of each |
| evenness of the surface is more difficult to control | | | | small tile, mosaics are like snowflakes-no two are the |
| with this method. | | | | same. Colorful, patterned tiles broken into small pieces |
| The indirect method allows the work to be | | | | can make a piece full of detail. Creating images |
| transferred from one place to another. The tiles are | | | | requires a person to break an image down to tiny |
| placed face down on a paper backing then later | | | | segments. Get started with mosaics today and open |
| transferred to the surface. This method results in a | | | | yourself up to a whole new way to look at the |
| smooth surface and is good for large projects. | | | | world. |
| The double direct method is the most complicated. | | | | |