We’ve put together some information that you might find useful in the world of art, particularly as a student of art or someone with an interest in mosaic.

Millefiori

Millefiori meaning literally ‘thousands of flowers’, are handmade beautifully coloured tiny glass bead cylinders about 5mm high, each containing a flower, circle, star or other pattern. They can be used to great effect, individually for eyes, or as tiny flowers in your mosaic work…. [read more]

Ghirlandiao

Domenico di Tommaso Bigordi Ghirlandaio was born in Florence and studied painting and mosaic with the noted Florentine painter Alesso Baldovinetti. His style was also influenced by the Italian Renaissance artists Giotto, Masaccio, Andrea del Castagno and Andrea del Verrocchio…. [read more]

Mosaic History

Mosaic is not a mere designer accessory which relates purely to twentieth-century style. Mosaic is the oldest, most durable and most functional art form, with colours that never fade, and materials which withstand the sun, rain, frost or even centuries of burial…. [read more]

Ceramic Types

For over 2000 years, glass has been used in the making of tesserae. The basic elements of glass are silica (usually sand) mixed with a flux (soda or potash) and compounds called stabilisers. To this mixture or batch are added colouring agents such as copper, chrome and selenium…. [read more]