4 Ways To Create ‘new’ Mosaic Art Pieces

I would definitely suggest that you use the majority of your pieces that are created specifically for mosaic art – when you begin doing your own mosaics. This way you can learn about the actual design and the application, starting from the beginning using different materials that are provided.

But, there will come a time in your mosaic art, when mosaic tiles and glass beads from a manufacturer aren’t exactly what you need to complete your latest masterpiece. So, I’m going to share with you 4 ways that you can create your own ‘custom-made’ mosaic tiles and pieces for your artwork.

- Do you like smashing plates? – Hey, maybe you need a piece of ceramic or porcelain, or you might run into a beautiful pattern on the stoneware or ceramic that is going to put the crowning touch on your mosaic? If you do see something that catches your eye – why not smash it up and create the ‘new’ mosaic tiles that you want. Make sure you wear your safety goggles!

- Colored bottles – Sometimes you can find the color or texture that is going to make your picture complete if you find an old pop bottle or a textured piece of colored glass from a bottle. Once again, you can take out your frustrations and create a new mosaic tile by crushing the glass to create the pieces you need. Eye protection is important!

- Beautiful stones, but big rocks – You might be out for a hike and find a nice piece of rock that has the color, the texture and the character for the mosaic you are working on right now. If you can transport the rock back home, just take your hammer and chisel and you can probably chip off a few new mosaic pieces for the finishing touch on your art.

- Lose your marbles – Sometimes something as simple as a marble can make a great piece. Marbles often have interesting color patterns in them, and if you are careful when cutting them, you can often get the colors to work in your mosaic very well.

New and interesting pieces for your mosaic are probably just lying around your house, or even your yard. Just like your mosaic art, the limit to what material you can use to create a beautiful mosaic is only limited to your imagination and your vision of what each piece can create.

By: Mark Piscopo

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Mark Piscopo is with Wholesalers USA - a retail company which specializes in wholesale priced crafting and mosaic supplies. Wholesalers USA can be reached at www.wholesalersusainc.com