I have done some broken tile mosaics (see channel) and this method of breaking tile seems much better than the smash and flinch method I have been using.
George Menachery It is amazing how these noble works remained hidden from scholarly attention all these centuries! Another amazing fact is that in spite of close contacts between the West (esp. Greece and Rome) with India you dont find any sizable collection of mosaics in India compared to the huge quantity of statues in the round and paintins on walls, wooden planks, and on cloth in that country.-Prof. George Menachery.
Do you think it had anything to do with the association of religion? That is so curious. There is actually a story of a boat in the bible with a large mosaic floor.
I was visiting Ercolano today and noticed that the mosaic pieces have a small bevel of 1 mm all around, and seem chiseled. It could provide better grip when wet. Maybe it was created using the pumice stone. Very interesting indeed.
@@Spencerjones_musicSM Sorry that is not correct. The mortar is what glues the pieces, which are called tesserae, in place. The mortar, depending on the type you get, can last an hour or up to 7 hours. There are many different kinds of mortar
I got mine from a thrift store, a regular broad head metal chisel about 1-1/2" wide, cut the shaft down to about 2", drilled a hole in an oak stump to mount. These go dirt cheap, about $2, even less if the striking end is mushroomed but who cares it's cut off anyway. I also got a mason's hammer for cheap, not as heavy as the real thing but still quite serviceable, one can get this tooling for well under $20 if you shop around.☺
That is not a chisel but a tool called a Hardi. You can buy it from an online mosaics supply. There is one in Chicago call Tiny Pieces. They will give you the correct instruction on how to place it in the stump. You need to drill the hole deeper than the hardi so that it doesn't touch the bottom because that will create bounce back and the glass will not cut properly.
So these are special hammers and the other piece is a hardi. Mine all came from Italy and are made with special heads to cut stone or glass. You mount them into fruit wood. The equipment is very important because if it is not correct, you waste so much glass.
Most of what I've seen was on floors mainly, but I can imagine with some effort(and extra hands) this could be turned on its side and molded into a wall. From what I've seen though, at least in Ancient Roman sites in Italy, walls were usually just painted and mosaics as the floor. I'm no expert though.
@@RoTaylorsVersion I have been on a mosaics rabbit hole for the past hour though, so there are some cool wall mosaics too! I was right though that it was a bit more common for them to be on the floors :)
Early roman mosaic was only for make on the floor. Later, bizantine (easter roman) art make all the mosaics on walls and at domes of the most beatifull churches and cathedrals
Thank you. I love mosaics and this is very informative. One of my favorite videos from recent viewing.
I have done some broken tile mosaics (see channel) and this method of breaking tile seems much better than the smash and flinch method I have been using.
they are not breaking tile but stone and traditional italian smalti which is a special glass made for mosaics.
@@angelasanders5532 how much does it cost to buy some of this? The gold and blues are beautiful.
I just learned something new! Thank you for sharing this!
George Menachery
It is amazing how these noble works remained hidden from scholarly attention all these centuries! Another amazing fact is that in spite of close contacts between the West (esp. Greece and Rome) with India you dont find any sizable collection of mosaics in India compared to the huge quantity of statues in the round and paintins on walls, wooden planks, and on cloth in that country.-Prof. George Menachery.
Do you think it had anything to do with the association of religion? That is so curious. There is actually a story of a boat in the bible with a large mosaic floor.
I was visiting Ercolano today and noticed that the mosaic pieces have a small bevel of 1 mm all around, and seem chiseled. It could provide better grip when wet. Maybe it was created using the pumice stone. Very interesting indeed.
Why was such a thick base necessary?
@Paul Olsen i was wondering that too but that makes a lot of sense if it is just for the floor
This thick protective base is one of the few reasons so many of these mosaics have lasted to the present day - built to last.
What's the name of the master mosaicist in this clip?
How long does the artist have to place the glass before the mortar dries?
More mortar is rubbed over to as grout later on to fill in the gaps
Half a day at least I would imagine.
@@Spencerjones_musicSM Sorry that is not correct. The mortar is what glues the pieces, which are called tesserae, in place. The mortar, depending on the type you get, can last an hour or up to 7 hours. There are many different kinds of mortar
@@angelasanders5532 why would they leave gaps it's weaker, they must grout it with something
Thank-you very much, wonderful.
The mosaics in the Hagia Sofia are truly amazing!
where do u get ur tesserae/materials?
I wanna learn this👍 '' learn history, then the future will not you suprised''.
very detail..well good artwork
Where does this foundation style work? Could it work anywhere?
I applaud anyone's ability to do this and keep their clothes clean, I would be wearing all of that 😂
always wanted to see how these were made, the next thing is where and how the Roman's made their body armour
What an awesome practice
bravo ottimo lavoro
how am i supposed to put this in my bibliography?! i dont know who the author is or anything
Captain Popsicle 91 author is the channel? you may be able to find something at the about page in his channel.
Captain Popsicle 91 best of luck
Amazing!
where do I get a chisel like that?
I got mine from a thrift store, a regular broad head metal chisel about 1-1/2" wide, cut the shaft down to about 2", drilled a hole in an oak stump to mount. These go dirt cheap, about $2, even less if the striking end is mushroomed but who cares it's cut off anyway. I also got a mason's hammer for cheap, not as heavy as the real thing but still quite serviceable, one can get this tooling for well under $20 if you shop around.☺
That is not a chisel but a tool called a Hardi. You can buy it from an online mosaics supply. There is one in Chicago call Tiny Pieces. They will give you the correct instruction on how to place it in the stump. You need to drill the hole deeper than the hardi so that it doesn't touch the bottom because that will create bounce back and the glass will not cut properly.
So these are special hammers and the other piece is a hardi. Mine all came from Italy and are made with special heads to cut stone or glass. You mount them into fruit wood. The equipment is very important because if it is not correct, you waste so much glass.
How do you make lime putty that you put on the top layer?
I studied this and studied this on my own, and tried to do it, all my attempts failed, I hope someone answers your question.
@@catsinq5726 I buy it but you only use it for ancient mosaics and not modern
So interesting, was this done on walls too? or just on floors?
Most of what I've seen was on floors mainly, but I can imagine with some effort(and extra hands) this could be turned on its side and molded into a wall. From what I've seen though, at least in Ancient Roman sites in Italy, walls were usually just painted and mosaics as the floor. I'm no expert though.
@@lilygirl5099 Thanks! 💕
@@RoTaylorsVersion I have been on a mosaics rabbit hole for the past hour though, so there are some cool wall mosaics too! I was right though that it was a bit more common for them to be on the floors :)
@@lilygirl5099 thanks, either way they are astonishing 💗
Early roman mosaic was only for make on the floor. Later, bizantine (easter roman) art make all the mosaics on walls and at domes of the most beatifull churches and cathedrals
1:08 I'm not the only one who wants to eat that right
Came here to ask this lol. 🥣
this is a Camel not Giraffe
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