tessella - the Scientia Review
tessella - the Scientia Review
tessella - the Scientia Review
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Indirect Method<br />
The indirect method is used for large mosaic projects where it is impractical to<br />
work on-site. The tesserae are placed face-up on a mesh or sheet with an adhesive<br />
backing in <strong>the</strong> pattern <strong>the</strong>y will appear. The mosaic is <strong>the</strong>n transferred<br />
onto <strong>the</strong> wall, floor, or o<strong>the</strong>r surface. This method is useful for very large projects<br />
like murals. Many artists use this method because it allows <strong>the</strong>m to work<br />
in <strong>the</strong>ir own studios and rework necessary parts without altering <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
work. Also, using <strong>the</strong> indirect method it is possible to maintain a more even<br />
mosaic than using <strong>the</strong> direct method.<br />
An example of a mosaic created using <strong>the</strong> indirect method. This mosaic is in <strong>the</strong> mausoleum of Galla Placidia<br />
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