This short video explains everything you need to know about how to use smalti in mosaics. Smalti is a traditional glass made in Italy which has been used for hundreds of years in the creation of mosaics. However, it has certain characteristics that you need to know about before you start working with it. This video will walk you through the essential facts to help you start using smalti in your mosaics at home.
For the tile adhesive that you need to set the smalti, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQX-jgauWC8&t=1s
To buy a hammer and hardie: https://www.xinamarie.com/mosaic/cutting-tools-c-2_19.html?osCsid=789enil8fj8cod2p7rh273rhl6
To buy smalti: https://www.mosaicworkshop.com/smalti.html
00:00 Introduction to smalti
00:55 Smalti colours and suppliers
02:06 The hammer and hardie
03:24 Cutting smalti bricks with the hammer and hardie
03:58 Cutting smalti pizzas
04:42 Other tools for cutting smalti
05:43 Characteristics of smalti
06:55 Mixing smalti with other materials
08:00 Summary