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Choose the Right Stone Format
In mosaic, stone is more than just a supply. Its colour, pattern, texture and the way it breaks influence both the working process and the appearance of the finished mosaic.
Our natural stone is available in two formats: cutting strips for making your own tesserae and ready-to-use hand-split tesserae.
Our natural stone is available in two formats: cutting strips for making your own tesserae and ready-to-use hand-split tesserae.
Mosaic Cutting Strips
The strips are intended primarily for artists who prefer to cut their own tesserae and create mosaics using the direct method.
Their consistent thickness helps produce a smoother, more even mosaic surface. The smooth side of the stone becomes the visible surface of the finished work.
The strips are approximately 6 mm thick and 10 mm wide. Their length may vary.
Mosaic cutting strips are suitable if you:
Their consistent thickness helps produce a smoother, more even mosaic surface. The smooth side of the stone becomes the visible surface of the finished work.
The strips are approximately 6 mm thick and 10 mm wide. Their length may vary.
Mosaic cutting strips are suitable if you:
- prefer to cut your own tesserae in the required size;
- work using the direct method;
- want to create a smoother and more even mosaic surface.
Hand-Cut Tesserae
Hand-cut tesserae are intended for traditional Roman mosaic and arrive ready to use. The natural fractured side of the stone becomes the visible surface, giving the finished mosaic a livelier and more textured appearance.
The visible face measures approximately 10 × 10–12 mm. Most tesserae are around 5–6 mm high. Because every piece is split by hand, slight variations in size, shape and thickness are natural. Individual tesserae may be slightly thinner or thicker.
Hand-cut tesserae are suitable if you:
The visible face measures approximately 10 × 10–12 mm. Most tesserae are around 5–6 mm high. Because every piece is split by hand, slight variations in size, shape and thickness are natural. Individual tesserae may be slightly thinner or thicker.
Hand-cut tesserae are suitable if you:
- work in the Roman mosaic tradition;
- want to use the natural fractured surface of the stone;
- prefer ready-to-use material that does not need to be cut from strips first.
Tools for Working with Natural Stone
To cut and adjust mosaic strips and tesserae, you can use the traditional mosaic tools: a martellina and tagliolo, also known as a mosaic hammer and hardie. Stone nippers designed for cutting natural stone are a more accessible alternative.
Not Sure Which Stone to Choose?
Natural stone can look different depending on the light, screen settings and individual batch. A sample kit allows you to compare the colours, patterns and textures before choosing material for a larger project.
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