In the Reverse Method the mosaic is build upside down.
Everything begins with a model, mirror image of the final piece. To allow for easier cleaning, I ask my printer to laminated mine between 2 thin sheets of plastic.
The tesserae are glued upside down on the model with a water soluble glue.
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Later, all the Travertine and Granite had been laid.
And I started to lay iridescent red glass in the background of the Michi Sign.
Once all tesserae were laid,
Came the time to apply the Thinset mortar on top of the piece.
And glue the support on top of its back...
48 hours later, once the mortar is properly cured, one flips the mosaic
Et voila le travail !
This particular mosaic represents the Chinese Ideogram TAO, also pronounced "Do" or "Michi" in Japanese. It was commissioned by a Martial Art Instructor to display in her Atlanta dojo.
If you are interested by a similar piece or by an other of my works, please contact me by email at frederic.lecut@gmail.com or by phone at (334) 798 1639.
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