Updating and refreshing your home’s style is always a favorite topic here on our blog. This week, we’ll explore some of the most unusual ways to install mosaics. These ideas are taken from actual installations from Mosaico customers. We’ve been wowed by their innovative takes on incorporating mosaic art into their lives – see what you think!  1- Courtyard Starburst Mosaic Source: Mozaico In this picture-perfect courtyard, a marble wall mosaic provides a stunning focal point. This installation is part of a custom wall and water feature. Smaller blocks radiate around the mosaic medallion ..read more

The Lod Mosaic has had a rather dramatic life in recent years. It’s traveled around the world, visiting destinations like the Louvre in Paris, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, as well as institutions in Italy and several other countries.  Why the excitement? This extraordinarily well-preserved piece is not only large but has been described as “The biggest and most impressive and unique mosaic discovered in Israel”. Measuring in at 55 feet long and about 29 feet wide, is now at home in a new museum built on the s ..read more

Have you been following the James Webb Space Telescope news this last week? The photo release has been one of the biggest – literally – events this year. Each photo is also – wait for it! – a mosaic. Source: Mozaico How to Build a Big Mosaic To understand that, you’ll need to know a little background on this $10 billion project. Launched in December, the infrared telescope is positioned about a million miles away from Earth, orbiting the Sun. Eighteen hexagonal, gold-plated mirror segments are precisely aimed, aligned, and angled to form one working mirror. Getting them all in place took mon ..read more

Independence Day is one of the most popular American holidays – for a lot of good reasons! It hits the sweet spot on the calendar – early summer! – and boasts some of the most appealing traditions. To celebrate Independence Day, we thought we’d bring you a very unofficial list of the Best Things about this red, white, and blue extravaganza. Ice Cream Frozen treats are one of those traditions that we can all get behind! But did you know that it was a big morale booster for American troops in World War II? It was associated so strongly with the United States at the time that Mussolini had it ban ..read more

Quickly – when you hear the words “Mosaic Walls”, what do you think? Is it a little bit of embellishment on a garden wall? An installation in a subway? A luxurious spa shower background? Or – something else?  Here’s the thing: The built-in durability of mosaic means that it can go anywhere – indoors or outdoors.  It can handle all kinds of conditions, including severe heat, temperatures below zero degrees, and even pool chemicals. It’s also easy to care for.  This week, we thought we’d shake up your thinking about just what mosaic wall art can be. Let’s look at how versatile it ..read more

Healing from a traumatic experience is a long-run journey. Difficulties are an inevitable part of life, and we can’t skip them. The world is crumbling into pieces, and stress and anxiety start to haunt us. It’s impossible to prevent every downtime in life, but it’s possible to get a new meaning of life that hard times teach us. Since ancient times, mosaic art has been trying to tell you the same thing.  Sometimes combining spiritual, physical, and creative senses to grow into healing is the only way. Humans keep searching for ways to reassemble the fragmented bits to form a sense of whole ..read more

Mosaic art in public spaces has become a steady source of innovative artwork. Recently, a variety of large-scale glass mosaic art pieces were unveiled in New York City – each different, each inspiring for mosaic artists everywhere. Here’s a preview of the must-visit installations, each showcasing the glow, shine, and luster that can be achieved with glass mosaic tiles. Day Into Night into Day Image Source : Untapped Cities Amy Pryor’s series of mosaic murals glows in the hallways of the Mott Haven/138th and Grand Concourse subway station in the Bronx. This artwork consists of five panels dep ..read more

Once you’ve learned some basic mosaic art skills, a whole new level of appreciation appears. You look at mosaic wall art and tiles differently. Rather than just admiring a beautiful piece of mosaic on display, you notice how it was put together. One key element that stands out is the use of different shapes of mosaic stones to create movement and detail. With a few simple techniques, you can also learn to cut your mosaic stone tiles into a variety of building block shapes! Image Source : Pinterest Tools Needed To start creating customized tile shapes, you’ll need some tools we discussed in o ..read more

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us – this long weekend is a truly American holiday. Always scheduled on the last Monday of May, this federal holiday is widely celebrated. Whether you’re scoping out sales, cooking out, or relaxing by the pool is up to you. But – let’s take a look at some of the history, and explore how to make your own Memorial Day traditions. Decoration Day to Memorial Day Image Source : History.com Originally known as Decoration Day, it was first enacted as a national day of remembrance for fallen Civil War soldiers. It was a somber occasion: When the war ended in the spring o ..read more

Looking for a way to spice up your garden? Mosaic art flower pots and planters allow you to decorate your outdoor spaces with color and texture. This is the perfect time of the year to create usable art that nurtures your plants. We’ve found some inspiration for easy weekend craft projects that use broken china, mosaic tiles, found objects, and more. Let’s recharge your garden’s look, now! Tools Needed Clear Work Surface Work Gloves Small Hammer Eye Protection Old Towels Tile Nipper Pencil Putty Knife Premixed Sanded Grout Clear Silicone Adhesive or Permanent Craft Glue  Optional: Mosaic ..read more