The definition of “mosaic” is usually used to describe a pattern or ornament made from fragments of stone, pieces of ceramic tiles or shards of glass. Its homeland is considered Ancient Greece– it was there, according to historians, that they first began to decorate the walls and vaults of temples with the help of colored pebbles. Later this type of activity began to be adopted by different countries, while each nation brought something of its own to it.
There are two ways to set mosaics - direct and reverse.
In the first case, fragments of the future product are laid out on the surface with the finishing side up. This technique is used for laying mosaic panels on horizontal, flat surfaces. All fragments of the future painting are placed on a special mesh with glue. The mesh is then transferred to permanent place stay, after which the seams are rubbed.
If the mosaic application surface has a curved shape, reverse laying is used. Most often, this installation method is used if the basis for the composition is fabric or cardboard. The tile is glued to the base front side down, then make a base - the whole composition is fastened with a special solution. When the base has hardened, the paper or fabric from the front side is removed. Grouting of joints is carried out on site.
Today, several technologies for creating mosaic panels are used:
Mosaic tiles are very capricious to work with and require scrupulousness and great patience.
Depending on where exactly it will be located decorative panel, can be used various materials. Floor coverings must have special endurance, resistance to abrasion and should not slip, so patterns on the floor are laid out mainly from stone, which has a matte non-slip surface. Modern manufacturers offer a large assortment of marble, granite and other mosaic tiles from natural stone. Ceramic tiles are also often used for flooring.
Entire works of art can be made from chipped small parts. not only for the floor, but also for wall decoration. Not only marble or ceramic tiles are suitable for this, but also glass tiles. Unlike stone tiles, crushed glass mosaics have a very beautiful shine and wonderful play of light.
One of the varieties of glass tiles is smalt - it has increased strength, an attractive glossy sheen and excellent color rendition. Smalt is often used to decorate the vaults of temples, palaces of culture, theaters and other public institutions. Entire paintings are often laid out from it, while the tiles themselves are assembled by hand. To obtain a special color rendering, special dyes are added to the glass, and thanks to high technologies, thousands can be obtained. various shades various colors. Today it is even possible to obtain gold and mirror smalt, which looks very unusual and expensive in the interior.
Classic smalt is obtained by breaking off small pieces from a large whole layer. The chopped pieces are obtained irregular shape and different from each other. This is their main advantage. Factory-made smalt has some similarities with ordinary glass mosaic, only the quality of the modules is much higher. These two types are often combined with each other when decorating the same interior. When finishing the interiors of premises with high humidity such as a swimming pool, hammam or bathroom, several types of different smalt are most often combined.
Metal mosaics are often used to decorate various columns and other surfaces with complex shapes. It looks very impressive, is also durable and easy to maintain. The most commonly used materials for its manufacture are steel and aluminum. Various imitations of gold or platinum are created from these materials.
Modern technologies allow you to create mosaic canvases from a wide variety of different materials. Sea pebbles are perfect for these purposes. wooden blocks, fragments of bottle glass, cork.
Sometimes the most unexpected materials can be used - for example, sawdust and even plastic film.
The mosaic spread throughout to the globe, and each nation added something of its own to this type of art, characteristic only of this nation. Today we can distinguish several style trends. Let's look at some of them in more detail.
The Alexander mosaic appeared in the 4th century AD. It got its name in honor of the great commander Alexander the Great and depicted episodes from his campaigns. The color palette is dominated by several natural shades - red, red-brown, white and yellow. The drawings characteristic of this style were laid out strictly along a certain border. Mosaic elements were cut from marble or glass and polished in a special way. However, they never went beyond the designated limits.
Byzantine mosaics appeared around the 6th-7th centuries and has not lost its relevance to this day. It is highly valued and easily recognizable due to some of its features.
Firstly, it is made of smalt - Byzantium is considered its homeland. Secondly, it must have a golden background. To obtain different shades, several types of metals are mixed in different proportions. It could be copper, mercury and even particles of gold. All depicted objects have completely clear contours and correct proportions– the elements have the shape of a cube. Therefore, up close, the picture seems somewhat rough and reveals itself in all its glory only from a certain distance.
Classic examples of subjects depicted using Byzantine mosaics can be seen in many temples in Italy, preserved from ancient times. Today, using this technique you can post absolutely any pictures. These can be mythical animals such as a dragon or fantasy flowers. Looks good in this style and marine theme– fish, dolphins, coastal landscapes.
The Florentine mosaic is named after the city of the same name, Florence., in which she first appeared. It is made from natural stone - most often from sea pebbles, and is considered one of the most difficult to make. The Florentine style is characterized by laying elements closely, leaving virtually no space for seams and grout. And since all fragments by nature have the most varied shapes and shades, fitting them to each other is a very labor-intensive process.
St. Michael's mosaic originated in the Middle Ages on the basis of the Byzantine school. The described technique is dominated by all shades of green and gold. The subjects of the mosaic are mainly biblical - the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv is painted using this technique. Thanks to the various shades, the image is not static, but alive and interesting, for which this style is valued all over the world.
Sofia mosaic has a more varied color palette than the previous school. For this mosaic, pieces of smalt of various shapes were used - square, oval and even triangular. At the same time, they were not laid as carefully as the Florentine craftsmen did.
Roman mosaics are also made of smalt. In this case, very small pieces are used, which makes it possible to achieve high precision paintings. This technique is especially good for depicting people, natural landscapes, as well as various representatives of flora and fauna. Thanks to this technique, it is especially good to convey flowers and animals in motion.
Russian mosaic is made of stone. Her advantage over others style directions The point is that such a mosaic can be created on curved surfaces, on which it is impossible to apply classical technologies. Using the Russian mosaic technique, you can make small crafts such as boxes or writing instruments. Its essence lies in the fact that the very basis of the future painting is created from a durable, but not very expensive stone, onto which plates of semi-precious stones measuring approximately 5 cm2 are glued on top.
For these purposes, malachite, agate, lapis lazuli and other stones that have a beautiful texture are usually used.
You can decorate absolutely any surface with a mosaic pattern. Typically, mosaics are used to decorate walls and floors both indoors and outdoors. Sometimes the walls of houses are decorated in this way, and the mosaic path on garden plot can transform it beyond recognition.
In cathedrals it can also be observed on the vaults. In everyday life, such panels are more often found in the interiors of a wide variety of rooms. Where you need to decorate large area, panels are usually made of stone or modular elements are used. You can also buy it for your home finished composition, which can be pasted not only into the bathroom, but also to decorate one or more walls of the kitchen - for example, a work apron.
Some fans of this type of art prefer not to limit themselves to jewelry utility rooms and decorated with mosaic paintings and living rooms. There are also ready-made solutions for these purposes. And if you want something exclusive, then there are many manufacturing companies that can create a mosaic canvas according to an individual sketch. For example, a living room with a malachite painting or a bedroom decorated with a glass panel will look very impressive and unusual.
At the same time, it is a mistake to believe that mosaic looks good only in large-scale projects. You can create small paintings from it, you can decorate it kitchen countertop or decorate furniture.
Contrary to popular belief that mosaics are very difficult, such decoration can be assembled with your own hands.
The process of creating a decorative panel occurs in several stages:
At MOZAICO you can order the production of mosaic panels. We are the only manufacturer of polymer mosaic in Russia. Our production capabilities allow us to create high-quality digital images of any complexity. Paintings, family photographs, designer prints or masterpieces of world art - we can quickly produce all this to order.
Production Features mosaic tiles depend on what materials are used in the process. Ceramic mosaics are made from clay, quartz sand, feldspar and a variety of pigments. All ingredients are mixed and laid out in forms. After this, they are pressed, glazed and fired in special ovens. The manufacturing process of ceramic mosaic tiles is fully automated.
Porcelain tile mosaic is made from a sheet of porcelain tile. It is cut into small pieces with a waterjet tool. Glass mosaic sheets are made from sheet glass. It is durable and wear-resistant. First, such glass is painted with special heat-resistant paints, and then cut into the required formats. Before firing, they are collected on special substrates. Pieces in the oven glass mosaic are processed at a temperature of 900 °C. As a result, the paint is baked into the glass, and the corners of the products are melted.
The final stages of the production of any mosaic are gluing the finished shards onto the base and laying them on a special mesh or paper base impregnated with adhesive solution. Once the sheet is completely dry, it is ready to use.
This section presents photos of mosaic panels made by artists from our workshop.
Artistic mosaic panels using the pinning technique are complex compositions of mosaics, split into small pieces from which a pattern is laid out, in contrast to matrix panels, where the picture is laid out from tiles of the same size. The rich range of colors allows you to create unique decorative mosaic panels, panels according to photographs, mosaic paintings, landscapes, mosaic portraits, glass and marble mosaic panels for the bathroom, kitchen, mosaic panels for the hammam, mosaic ornaments, decors, floral panels, complex figured compositions and turn your interior into a work of art. Thanks artistic technique tile pins, we can create for you mosaic panels, small-sized paintings, while keeping the contours of the picture clear and such a picture will be beautiful and understandable even without long distance, unlike matrix panels, which must be viewed from a distance.
Each mosaic panel is made individually using an artistic technique. The artist selects the tile according to the color and tone of the corresponding design and splits this tile into small pieces from which the design is laid out. Such panels are unique because... It is almost impossible to repeat a chipped mosaic panel exactly in shape and color! For our work, we use only high-quality glass and marble mosaics from such factories as: ALMA, ROSE, JnJ, ART&NATURA, ARCHITEZA, SICIS, TREND, BISAZZA, SOLO MOSAICO, LACE. Paintings and panels from artistic mosaics made by our artists will decorate any interior!
In order to order a mosaic panel from us, you need to send email a picture that you would like to see in a mosaic with the approximate dimensions of the future panel so that we can assess the complexity of the work, the possibility of making a mosaic panel in different techniques (matrix technique, or artistic, or combined), or describe all your wishes by calling. If you don’t have a sketch yet, our specialists will help you choose a drawing for you and make a sketch based on which it will be made mosaic panel, we will select the necessary color scheme, material that matches your wishes and interior. We have an individual approach to everyone. We will also be glad to see you in our workshop (it is advisable to call in advance at the phone number listed on the website).
Glass mosaic panel "Birth of Adam" fragment
Artistic panel "Peony" on the wall in the bathroom
Orchids mosaic panel
mosaic lace pattern for bathroom
Mosaic panel for the bathroom "Butterflies"
Fragment of a panel for the hamam
fragment of a bathroom panel
mosaic panel
Mosaic panel "Orchids"
Artistic panel made of gold and platinum mosaics
Gold mosaic frame for bathroom mirror
Mosaic panel "Ornamental" in the bathroom of a private house
Gold mosaic mirror frame
Individual mosaic panel for the pool "Lionfish"
glass mosaic panel by S. Botticelli "Birth of Venus" fragment of "Grace"
Marble mosaic panel for kitchen backsplash
Panel in the hammam
Artistic panel for hamam
Ornamental panel in the hammam
Decorative glass mosaic panel in the pool room
mosaic painting based on the work of V.D. Polenov “Parthenon”
"Savior Not Made by Hands" icon 89x91cm
Sea battle
Panel from the mosaic "The Birth of Adam" fragment of the Sistine Chapel painting
landscape "Grisaille"
Mosaic panel "Poppy"
Individual artistic mosaic panel "Orchids"
Artistic mosaic panel for hamam "Underwater world"
Michelangelo fragment of the Sistine Chapel painting
mosaic portrait of a woman
decorative panel for children's bathroom
pool panel "Fish"
Based on a painting by G. Klimt
based on the painting by Caspar-David Friedrich
Ornamental composition in the hamam of a private house
floral ornament on the floor in front of the pool, blue mix in the pool with an ornamental rose in the center
carpet floral ornament
panel according to individual sketch 1
panel according to individual sketch 2
A mosaic panel assembled from multi-colored mosaic elements is a highly artistic decorative object. It can add zest and originality to the interior, focus attention on something specific or visually change the proportions of the room.
The panel can be used on the floor, imitating an intricate carpet, or on the wall as a copy of a portrait, photograph, painting by a famous artist or a still from a favorite movie.
The mosaic panel has undeniable advantages during operation, such as high resistance to impact environment, durability, aesthetics, strength and color saturation. This is a universal finishing material that is ideal for use on surfaces of any curvature and configuration. IN Lately Floor mosaic panels made of natural stone or crushed tiles are becoming increasingly popular.
In order to convey the smoothness of color transitions and detailing of the finest elements, mosaic pieces of the smallest size are used. This creates an effect of image integrity and saturation. color palette. Using this technique you can create artistic masterpiece not only on the wall, ceiling and even floor, but also used to decorate furniture surfaces.
Such an interior will not be left without attention, and if mirror mosaics are used in the execution of the panel, then the space in the room will play with chiaroscuro from reflected light and furnishings. The location of such a mosaic panel can be completely different - it’s a bathhouse, a bathroom, a kitchen, a swimming pool, and a living room.
It is worth noting that Experience working with mosaics is very important, since they are very difficult to install and are not forgiving of even minor mistakes. The first step to successful laying is a perfectly prepared, smooth and even surface.
To prevent the layer from chipping and subsequently cracking or deforming when applying plaster, you need to use cement-sand plaster with an adhesive and reinforcing base.
Based on the material of manufacture, mosaic panels come in ceramic, glass, stone, mirror, marble, metal and combined types.
Based on the technique of execution, they are divided into artistic and matrix types. To assemble an artistic mosaic panel, elements of various shapes and sizes, materials and textures are used. To create a matrix panel, clear schemes with a strict construction of a pixel grid are used. This panel is assembled from convex polygons.
Appearance and the characteristics for the operation of the mosaic panel depend on the material used.
Today, the imagination of designers has no limits in the use of mosaic tiles. It is used almost everywhere: from the usual room decor to exclusive furniture finishing.
The variation of mosaic panel designs is also great and can copy folk, antique, classical, ethnic ornaments and motifs, paintings by famous artists, photographs, children's pictures, film stills, inscriptions, imitate textile carpets, animal skins and much more. This abundance is limited only by imagination and financial capabilities.
The mosaic panel easily depicts both simple and complex subjects, as well as floral, heraldic and even geometric patterns. The mosaics used to create such a panel have the shape of regular convex polygons. There are several options.
There are two installation methods: direct and reverse.
When laying directly, images are laid out directly on the surface and fixed in the plaster layer.
At the reverse way When laying, the template is covered with a transparent self-adhesive film or a paper base, on which the mosaic fragments are laid face down. After the panel has completely hardened, the paper is soaked with a damp sponge, and its remains are removed with a soft rag dampened ethyl alcohol or varnish thinner.
For many centuries, mosaic panels have not lost their popularity in decoration. various surfaces. Over time, mosaic installation has become more accessible and varied, which helps create a truly unique interior.
When professionally assembled, a mosaic panel of this size produces a virtually indistinguishable version of a portrait, painting, or rug.
By making a mosaic we mean the independent production of all its components from the base to the elements of the set. And installation involves creating panels from a ready-made factory-made set. Such kits include everything you need from mosaic elements to a sketch of the future panel. This option is more in demand because it does not require any artistic abilities.
The direct laying method involves laying out the image face up. It is better to lay out the panels on a horizontal surface for ease of work. The panel elements are glued onto a fiberglass mesh and then transferred to the planned location. The seams are rubbed down after fixing the finished panel to the surface.
This installation method is only suitable for smooth surfaces, otherwise the image will be deformed at bends.
For rooms with high humidity, for example, in a hammam, silicone-based adhesive should be used; in other cases, a regular tile solution will do.
First of all, you need to make a drawing of the future product; a small master class will help with this.
To bring your intended work of fantasy to life, you should decide on a drawing, then digitize it and, using a computer program, develop a diagram of the future panel. After the sketch is received, you need to choose what size the mosaic should be and determine its color palette.
There are some tricks to laying mosaics.
Reverse laying is convenient for use on curved and curved surfaces.
For this installation, a pattern is used - a template, which is covered with a transparent self-adhesive film with the adhesive side up, and mosaic fragments are laid out face down on it. Protective film is removed as the mosaic elements are laid out.
To complete the installation, the resulting panel is divided into small parts, each of which is alternately transferred to the base. The base is first coated with glue. Before moving parts of the panel, it is better to number them so as not to confuse the sequence of its fragments. Fastening should be done with gentle pressure so that the glue completely covers the adhesion surface. Regarding the size of the parts into which the panel is cut, they should be small so that the mosaic does not crumble, become damaged, or change its position.
In the first version, after the panel has completely frozen, self-adhesive film removed. When using the second option, the paper is soaked with a damp sponge, and the remaining egg whites are removed with a sponge of medium humidity.
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We do not know for certain who first created amazing and beautiful paintings from mosaics. But we should be grateful to the talented creator from ancient times, who, from thousands of tiny fragments, was able to create a mosaic panel - a man-made masterpiece, highly revered to this day.
Today, such images for wall or floor cladding are made from different materials: glass, marble, travertine, etc. Each material used is attractive and practical in its own way. Quite unusual mosaic panels are made from colorful stained glass with a variety of halftones, which allows you to create paintings with the same pattern, but with different tints of shades.
Various cladding elements are made from colored mosaics: banners, panels, friezes, borders, etc. A marvelous panel from is a wonderful wall composition of a decorative nature, made of small glass chips on polymer matrices, from which a certain pattern, design, ornament, photograph is formed, even text.
Making a mosaic panel begins with selecting and digitizing an image, after which a diagram of the future painting is created using computer programs. Carefully studied color scheme and selection of mosaic elements the right size. Typically, mosaic panels are laid out from chips of the correct shape (squares, rhombuses) or from fragments obtained by crushing or cutting a monolith. Small pieces are used to more accurately convey subtle, delicate details, elegant, smooth color transitions, allowing for the visual integrity of the mosaic image.
A modern manufacturer offers mosaic panels in different stylistic decisions, which makes the material truly universal, allowing you to bring any idea to life: from paintings by great painters to photos of your beloved dog. A professionally created sketch and a correctly selected range of shades make it possible to obtain not only delightful mosaic paintings, but also to make finishing material panel with exact detail of the photograph.
By using relatively large pieces of mosaic elements when laying, the effect of artist’s brush strokes is created. Original panel made of glass mosaic will definitely become the “highlight” of the interior, without requiring a long distance in order to appreciate all the charm and beauty of a real work of art.
Unique mosaic paintings are used to decorate the outside of a building or for decoration. internal surfaces premises. A variety of drawings, posters, and photographs decorate the facades of offices, banks, cafes, bars, restaurants, and night clubs.
