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Often designed on at least two levels (a.) the overall graphic
forms which when viewed from a distance seems to draw the
viewers in so they can discover (b.) many of the interesting
details of coloration, texture, inclusions, etc. |
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Generally
are composed of either split-faced or polished species of
marble, granite, onyx, travertine, slate, limestone and many
of the other types of stone. |
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Colors
of natural stones are generally much more subtle than glass.
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Usually
display more surface character and relief than glass mosaics.
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Because
the materials are natural, the color ranges, veining, mottling,
etc. within a piece of stone vary greatly - this is a good
thing! |
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Depending
on the final design, actual fossils are sometimes incorporated.
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Additional
materials such as semiprecious stones (turquoise, malachite,
etc.) are often used for their more intense coloration. |
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Occasionally
gold, silver, copper and other metals are incorporated as
detail for added color, reflectivity and contrast. |
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Mounted
with similar adhesives as glass mosaics, but every installation
is different. |
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Requires
a very solid substrate.
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Tesserae
usually have a wider range in size than those for glass mosaic.
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Appropriate
for both exterior or interior applications. |
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No
grout is used on our stone mosaics - because of this, the
tesserae are cut to fit very precisely - grout would destroy
much of the texture of the stone. |
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Generally
a finished stone mosaic will weigh 7 - 12 lbs. / sq. ft. Attention
must be given to the structural integrity of the surface on
which it is installed. |
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Usually
executed in the direct style and preassembled on the substrate
in 6-10 sq.. ft. panels. |
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When
installed, these panels are fitted together and the joints
between the panels are concealed or become part of the design.
The final piece does not look "sectioned". |
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All
of our stone mosaic work is executed in our studio. |
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An
excellent opportunity to incorporate some of the existing
building materials into the art work. |
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Excellent
opportunity to include stone from the surrounding community.
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With
proper surface lighting, the texture, color and relief of
the stone becomes very tactile. |
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Usually
maintenance consists of an occasional washing, depending on
how many people touch it. |
