Mosaic art supplies

Mosaic art supplies have varied over the years. Early examples of this art form were created from naturally colored pebbles by the Greeks. The pebbles were generally either dark or light, resulting in monochromatic works. Eventually, by 200 B.C., the first small stone cubes were being specifically manufactured for the art.

These early mosaic art supplies began to display more and more color options over time. Occasionally, their dull color schemes would be complimented with colored glass. The little squares were the first examples of tesserae, or mosaic tiles. Eventually, smaller pieces were cut in a larger variety of colors.

Today, many different types of tesserae are used as mosaic art supplies. The classic material, known as smalti, is still used. In addition to that, there are many stained and vitreous glass types. People may also use ceramic tiles and even mirror fragments.

Of course, contemporary art allows for any material the human mind can think of to be used as tesserae, from bone to dice to chewing gum. However, the majority of mosaic work today is composed of either glass or ceramic tiles.

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