Glass Mosaic Tile Art: Always Properly Plan Your Mosaic
Always plan your mosaic before buying, cutting, or gluing anything.
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Always plan your mosaic project before buying, cutting, or gluing anything. Don’t try to be spontaneous (your mosaic will suffer if you do). Start by answering a few general questions: Why am I creating this particular piece, what’s its purpose? Is there ample room to display it and can the wall safely support a heavy mosaic? What kind of light will shine on it? What theme is your focal point? What feelings do you hope to evoke with the piece? What art style (e.g., traditional, abstract, cubism, etc.) do you want and will it complement the style of the room in which it is displayed?
Glass Mosaic Tile Art: Base Materials
Tesserae can be adhered to almost any kind of base material.
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Tesserae can be adhered to almost any type of base material. Size and weight of the finished work, and where and how the work will be displayed are the primary factors to consider when selecting your base material. Glass is heavy, so the base material must be robust enough to support the weight of the tesserae and grout. Indoor mosaics that remain dry (i.e., not displayed in steam rooms or similar environments) may be made using wood as the base. Outdoor mosaics exposed to the weather should be made with backerboard or other water-proof material.