Mosaic how to tutorials

The art of Mosaic was believed to be first used in the Mesopotamian area around the 3rd-century BC. It made its way across ancient civilizations and over thousands of years. But what exactly is Mosaic? Is it a type of art that a beginner can do? Can any material be made into a Mosaic? We've […]

Begin creating with this guide to mosaic art techniques, tools, and design. In this article, we'll explore indoor vs. outdoor materials, substrates, tesserae, color, adhesives, and sealers. We'll even delve into the mysteries of grout.

A mosaic is a pattern of irregularly shaped pieces all fitted together to cover a surface. Mosaics can make distinct pictures or shapes out of thousands of smaller pieces, but they don't have any discernible pattern. This fantastic form of artwork can be added to dull spaces, but on what surface can you add a […]

Are you working on a mosaic project? Maybe you are wondering how you make it waterproof. We've researched the techniques and materials you can use to waterproof mosaics. By using the proper sealant, you can make any mosaic piece waterproof. Typical grout sealants used for mosaic pieces include penetrating, membrane-forming, and concrete types. Apply several […]

If you're a mosaic art beginner, check out some guidelines and small tips on how you should approach your first mosaic art endeavor in order to make the best of it.

Mosaic art is fantastic! Here's a tutorial; how to make Substrates for Mosaics. Easy, cheap and lightweight

Photoshop's find-edges filter can be used to create a mosaic pattern from any digital image, and these can be divided into a grid to produce large patterns.

Chris Emmert is a self-taught, mixed media artist and sculptor currently working extensively in Mosaic. In her lifetime of creative endeavors, working with a variety of media, (i.e. stonework, basketry, assemblage, and collage) there is one prevailing thread in all of her creations – the Integration of the Found Object. By working with such a wide array of materials, Chris has virtually perfected many common technical issues encountered when joining dissimilar materials.

The beautiful art form of mosaic has caught your attention and you want to know how to make mosaics at home? Luckily there are different ways to create them at many levels of difficulty and equipment needed. We've put together tips and tricks gathered from mosaic experts and craftspeople alike to share with you here. […]

No matter how fancy or simple you want your mosaic to be, there are four main supplies you need: Base, Tessarae, Adhesive, and Grout.