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Those who do have a concept of mosaics often think of the folksy “pique-assiette” (broken plate) technique. No one has ever asked me what a quilt is.” 'It is surprising to me how many people I talk to here who don't know what a mosaic is. “In other parts of the world - Italy, for example - I suspect there is a much larger mosaic community because there is a long tradition of making mosaics. we have a long tradition of quilting - think quilting bees - so I suspect that's why we have more quilters than mosaicists,” says Block. “There are huge similarities between the two arts in terms of technique, in that you take large pieces of a material - whether ceramic, glass or fabric - break it into smaller pieces and reassemble them into a new whole which has nothing to do with the original purpose.”ĭespite the fact that mosaics are a more ancient art than quilting, the general public has not necessarily kept up with the artistic evolution of mosaics in the 20th and 21st centuries. “Historically, many quilts were called tile quilts,” says Nancy Bavor, Curator of Collections at San Jose Quilt and Textile Museum.

A ‘tessera,’ for the uninitiated, is a small piece of stone, tile, glass or other material used as the basic building block of a mosaic. Mosaics inspired by kimonos or ethnic weaves were suggested, or quilts inspired by mosaics. The crossover seems natural to me.”īlock is one of 40 artists whose work will brighten the walls of the Institute of Mosaic Art (IMA) this summer in a fresh gallery show that showcases the dialogue between the two mediums.įor “Textiles and Tesserae,” the IMA asked for submissions of mosaic or textile art that referenced the other in some way. I especially like the use of repeated motifs and simple designs in both media.

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“And then, because I know how to sew, I started making quilts as well.

Completely frost resistant for indoor or outdoor applications use a latex-modified thinset for acceptable bond strength“I have been making mosaics for eight or nine years and started looking at quilts a few years ago for inspiration for my mosaics,” says Deborah Block, of Walnut Creek.

Please refer to the PEI and DCOF ratings for product durability and resistance. ratedNo COF value available for this product.

Impervious tiles have a water absorption of less than 0.5% for indoor and outdoor use and is frost resistant.

Unglazed, mixed texture with a mixed finish and moderate variation in tone.

Grade 1, first-quality glass/stone tile for wall use.

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This tile is made from natural ingredients, making it a healthy choice as it is free from allergens, VOCs, formaldehyde and PVC. Tile is the better choice for your space. Due to the nature of green ming marble, variation between sheets is expected. Use this mesh-mounted mosaic as field tile or cut into strips to use as an accent to other tiles. The piano-style format of the tile lends a contemporary touch. Smooth glass, frosted glass and tumbled natural stone mix beautifully to create a multi-dimensional effect. x 8 mm Glass and Stone Mosaic Tile is a bright white-green mosaic that features a sophisticated mix of glass and stone textures.

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