Rachel Davies Artwork using slate and glass

Creating Texture in your Mosaic Artwork

Mosaic is a wonderful medium for creating texture and dimension in your artwork.

With a dazzling array of potential materials to use, the options for creating interesting surfaces are virtually unlimited.

Figuring out how to cut and lay your materials to achieve the effects you are after though, usually involves a bit of experimenting.

This document will guide you through some of the steps to consider and explore so that you will be adding new textures and surfaces to your mosaics in no time!

Rachel Davies Artwork using slate on its side and mixture of orange toned glass to create texture and depth

Learn

In this guide, we will cover the following topics:

  • How to choose your adhesive

  • Analysing your materials

  • Getting creative with your cutting

  • How to use pieces at different angles

  • Plus a challenge to get you thinking creatively

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Meet the Author

Rachel Davies is a professional mosaic artist based in Dunblane, Scotland. She combines slate, stone and glass to create highly textural pieces of mosaic art. Rachel’s work has been exhibited in shows and galleries across the UK and is in the homes of many private collectors. She is a professional member and Chair of the British Association for Modern Mosaic. Rachel is a sought-after mosaic instructor and teaches regular classes, both online and in-person and has a thriving online community within her Mosaic Membership.

Rachel Davies Artwork using slate and  orange glass
Rachel Davies Artwork using slate and  red glass
Rachel Davies Artwork using slate and glass