Introduction to Mosaic Artwork

Learn how to create a timeless mosaic from its design to the final polished piece, using the traditional paper-face technique

• Introduction
• Preparing to Make Mosaics
• Designing Your Mosaic
• Making the Mosaic
• Fixing and Grouting the Mosaic
• Final project

Mosaic artwork is one of the oldest art forms in history. Dating back to several thousands of years ago, the mosaics have been built throughout Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. This intricate artwork continues to be popular today, and renowned mosaic artist, Gary Dostle is here to teach you how to create this traditional piece of artwork.

In this Domestika course, discover how to bring to life a colorful mosaic of a koi pond—with the option to transform it into a table-top if you choose. Gary guides you step-by-step through the detailed, yet fascinating process.

• About Me
• Influences
• The Techniques of Mosaic Making
• Health and Safety in Mosaic Making
• Tools and Materials of Mosaic Making for This Course
• Design Ideas, Inspiration and Materials, and Checking the Dimensions
• Creating the Small-Scale Design: Using Light and Shadow to Add Depth and Reality
• Creating the Full-Scale Cartoon
• Selecting Mosaic Tesserae
• Tesserae Cutting
• Andamento
• Making the Pasta Amido Glue
• Building Your Mosaic 1
• Building Your Mosaic 2
• Building Your Mosaic 3
• Dividing the Mosaic
• Preparing to Fix Your Mosaic and Mixing Cements
• Fixing the Mosaic
• Grouting Your Mosaic
• Introduction to Mosaic Artwork