Issue 9 is out now!
Issue 9 is packed full of inspirational and educational reading! Find out what’s inside it – and all our other issues – on our Back issues page. Issues 1-8 are now sold out in print but still available to read online in a digital page-turning PDF version. View all options to read here.
The front cover of Issue 9 features a detail of English mosaicist Oliver Budd’s fabrication of British-Trinidadian visual artist Zak Ové’s Moko Jumbie Jubilation for Ruby Zoe Hotel in London, England, which was installed in June 2024. (Photo courtesy of Oliver Budd.)
All subscriptions have now been fully fulfilled and we no longer sell them. To keep reading, you’ll either need to order a copy of Issue 9 or, if you were an active member of the Society of Mosaic Artists (SAMA) on 31 May 2025, you’ll receive a copy as part of your membership benefits. Check your membership status at americanmosaics.org.
FEATURED NEWS & RESOURCES
Meet our new Editor… Anabella Wewer
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Read a message from Founding Editor and Publisher Rhona Duffy.
Since launching Mosaic & Glass magazine almost exactly four years ago, it has been a genuine joy to serve as editor. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together – the creators, writers, and designers who bring each issue to life, the partners and advertisers who support us, and, of course, the readers who return issue after issue. This has always been a collaborative effort, and I’m grateful to everyone who has contributed along the way.
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A guide to European mosaic materials
Reading Time: 9 minutes
In this advertorial in partnership with Mosaic Trader and The Craft Kit (first published in Issue 9) we explore the finest European-made mosaic materials they stock, from traditional Italian smalti to elegant French porcelain and vibrant Murano glass – perfect for artists, designers and mosaic enthusiasts seeking premium quality and authentic craftsmanship.
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A guide to materials for mosaic making
Reading Time: 10 minutes
We’re spoiled for choice with the variety of materials for creating mosaic work. Each has its unique qualities, which need to be considered when you’re deciding what to use. From glass to ceramics and stone, materials span a range of textures, finishes and colours. So how do you decide what to use? The answer may depend on many factors, including cost, ease of use and suitability for exterior use, to name but a few. In this guide, brought to you in partnership with Mosaic Trader and The Craft Kit, we give you the lowdown on some of the most popular…
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