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Published: October 9, 2007
Humans have been creating mosaic murals for thousands of years. Techniques inherited by the ancient Greeks, then passed on to the Romans, are still around today. There has been very little change in the assembly of mosaic murals. Mosaic tiles of various compositions are arranged into patterns and are cemented in place with the use of grout.
However, modern people have the advantages of improved materials and computer designs for mosaic murals.
Mosaic tiles are available in a wide variety of styles. The ancient Greeks enjoyed pebbles as a medium for mosaic murals. However, pebbles are not available commercially, so are not often used today. Tiles made of stained glass are quite popular. Smalti and vitreous glass are two styles of stained glass tiles commonly used. Both types of stained glass tiles are available in many colors, but vitreous glass tiles are the more versatile of the two. Smalti is fantastic for wall murals, and tiles are sold in groups of three, complimentary colors. Vitreous glass tiles are usually small square tiles that may be used for most mosaic murals; floors, ceilings, walls and tables, among others. Since the vitreous glass tiles are beveled on their reverse side, they are easily set into a grout.
Ceramic tiles are also quite versatile. Ceramic tiles are available in various shapes and styles, glazed or not, and they are lightweight, making them relatively easy to fashion into mosaic murals. These tiles are commonly used for kitchen backsplash and bathroom murals. Marble is another popular material used for mosaic tiles, however it can be difficult to work with due to its heavy weight. Not all materials are suitable for outdoor mosaic murals. Smalti and ceramic tiles are susceptible to frost damage due to their porous composition, and should be reserved for indoor mosaic murals.
Individuals that possess the wherewithal can commission artists to create custom murals. The Canada based website, mosaictilecreations.com, deals in mosaic murals; created from any image, and assembled to the specifications of the purchaser. The website's artist specializes in pool-bottom aquatic designs made of ceramic mosaic tiles, but also incorporates customers' designs into business signage and other mosaic murals. However, there are less expensive options available. Another website, mosaics.com, features a wide selection of mosaic kits. Such kits include everything required for the purchaser to assemble a mosaic, and they cost around $150 to $200 for a small circular mural. The least expensive method of creating a custom mosaic mural is to use materials already in one's possession. Old ceramic items may be cut or shattered, and then rearranged into a custom mural.
No matter how people select or create mosaic murals, the finished products are incredibly durable. Mosaic murals that are centuries old have been uncovered at Pompeii, surviving burial underneath the volcano's pyroclastic flow. Selecting the proper materials for the right application will ensure a long lasting work of art. Whether one opts for custom mural designs, prefabricated kits, or otherwise for mosaic murals, if the mosaic tiles are assembled correctly, the purchaser or creator will possess a mural that will last a lifetime.
Sources:
"DIY Mosaic kits – For relaxation, Creativity, & Fun." Brett Campbell Mosaics. Mosaics.com. 7 Oct. 2007. http://www.mosaics.com.au/mosaic%20kits.html.
"Mosaic Tile Creations by Doug." Mosaictilecreations.com. 7 Oct. 2007. http://www.mosaictilecreations.com/index.htm.
"Mosaics: A brief history, tools, techniques, and materials." History. Mosaicmatters.co.uk. 7 Oct. 2007. http://www.mosaicmatters.co.uk/mosaics/index.htm.< br />
"Mosaics: A brief history, tools, techniques, and materials." Materials. Mosaicmatters.co.uk. 7 Oct. 2007. http://www.mosaicmatters.co.uk/mosaics/materials.h tm.
Mosaic tiles are available in a wide variety of styles. The ancient Greeks enjoyed pebbles as a medium for mosaic murals. However, pebbles are not available commercially, so are not often used today. Tiles made of stained glass are quite popular. Smalti and vitreous glass are two styles of stained glass tiles commonly used. Both types of stained glass tiles are available in many colors, but vitreous glass tiles are the more versatile of the two. Smalti is fantastic for wall murals, and tiles are sold in groups of three, complimentary colors. Vitreous glass tiles are usually small square tiles that may be used for most mosaic murals; floors, ceilings, walls and tables, among others. Since the vitreous glass tiles are beveled on their reverse side, they are easily set into a grout.
Ceramic tiles are also quite versatile. Ceramic tiles are available in various shapes and styles, glazed or not, and they are lightweight, making them relatively easy to fashion into mosaic murals. These tiles are commonly used for kitchen backsplash and bathroom murals. Marble is another popular material used for mosaic tiles, however it can be difficult to work with due to its heavy weight. Not all materials are suitable for outdoor mosaic murals. Smalti and ceramic tiles are susceptible to frost damage due to their porous composition, and should be reserved for indoor mosaic murals.
Individuals that possess the wherewithal can commission artists to create custom murals. The Canada based website, mosaictilecreations.com, deals in mosaic murals; created from any image, and assembled to the specifications of the purchaser. The website's artist specializes in pool-bottom aquatic designs made of ceramic mosaic tiles, but also incorporates customers' designs into business signage and other mosaic murals. However, there are less expensive options available. Another website, mosaics.com, features a wide selection of mosaic kits. Such kits include everything required for the purchaser to assemble a mosaic, and they cost around $150 to $200 for a small circular mural. The least expensive method of creating a custom mosaic mural is to use materials already in one's possession. Old ceramic items may be cut or shattered, and then rearranged into a custom mural.
No matter how people select or create mosaic murals, the finished products are incredibly durable. Mosaic murals that are centuries old have been uncovered at Pompeii, surviving burial underneath the volcano's pyroclastic flow. Selecting the proper materials for the right application will ensure a long lasting work of art. Whether one opts for custom mural designs, prefabricated kits, or otherwise for mosaic murals, if the mosaic tiles are assembled correctly, the purchaser or creator will possess a mural that will last a lifetime.
Sources:
"DIY Mosaic kits – For relaxation, Creativity, & Fun." Brett Campbell Mosaics. Mosaics.com. 7 Oct. 2007. http://www.mosaics.com.au/mosaic%20kits.html.
"Mosaic Tile Creations by Doug." Mosaictilecreations.com. 7 Oct. 2007. http://www.mosaictilecreations.com/index.htm.
"Mosaics: A brief history, tools, techniques, and materials." History. Mosaicmatters.co.uk. 7 Oct. 2007. http://www.mosaicmatters.co.uk/mosaics/index.htm.< br />
"Mosaics: A brief history, tools, techniques, and materials." Materials. Mosaicmatters.co.uk. 7 Oct. 2007. http://www.mosaicmatters.co.uk/mosaics/materials.h tm.
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