Mosaic is the art of decoration with small pieces of colored glass, stone or other material. Small tiles or fragments of pottery (known as tesserae, diminutive tessellae) or of colored glass or clear glass backed with metal foils are used to create a pattern or picture.
Mosaics are one of the most lingering art forms, having been used across the ancient world for domestic interior decoration, particularly in the Rome, though the middle ages and right up to today. The reason for this is probably because while mosaics are beautiful, they are also useful. Mosaics can be used as a decoration for walls, floors, tables... pretty much any flat surface. Ancient Roman floor and wall mosaics still exist to this day in almost perfect condition.
Today it is relatively easy to create a mosaic because of how easy it is to get supplies and tools. You can just buy precut tile or glass pieces, then all you need is the surface and a pattern. Sites such as Mosaic Supplies Australia can help you get started.
So if you are looking for something different to make, or have an old table that could use a new look, why not try a mosaic.
