Intuitive Malmischiato 1.0
$207
Intuitive Malmischiato is a revolutionary technique that blends the mystery of classical Italian micro mosaic making with the innovation of the contemporary mosaic movement.
Malmischiato, which translates from the Italian to badly mixed or poorly mixed, gives the artist infinite power to mix color inside very small pieces of tesserae.
Filati is the Italian word for thread.
Threads, sometimes called stringers, can be purchased or made from scratch using smalti as raw material. This course invites you to use either option, or both, in your adventures with the tiniest of tesserae.
What People are Saying
“I know I’m pretty late to this party, but Rachel, what kind of magic is this?!
From my very first pull, I knew I would become addicted. This technique takes creativity to another level. I love your clear, concise instruction and the intuitive nature of this work. Can’t wait to explore and create. Thank you Rachel and Tami for this fabulous course.”
—Magda Zaki
Course Takeaways
Learn to mix colors and create color shading with the smallest unit that mosaic can be
One of the limitations built into the medium of mosaic has always been that the “pieces of things”, whether they be stone, glass or ceramic, are inert. Color mixing in our medium has been and is normally achieved, within the composition by placement of tesserae. This placement creates the illusion of color shading and color mixing to the eye. With Intuitive Malmischiato, you be able to transcend this limitation.
Invite the power of fire into your studio
This color mixing is achieved by changing the very nature of smalti through fire with simple and easy to use tools.
Become confident and comfortable using a hand- held torch
You will learn tips and tricks of torch etiquette and safety. I will lead you through the steps of flamework, which simply means melting and manipulating glass with a torch.
Start creating your very own color library
You will be introduced to the tools of the trade, which are surprisingly simple. You will learn how to create your own personal filati color library.
In this course, I will also show you how to cut beautiful threads down and set them into some sample mosaics using apoxie sculpt.
Tap into your primordial attraction to fire
In this modern world, we don’t need fire, but we are instinctually attracted to it. This course will tap into your innate fire memory and help you to turn that attraction into art.
Learn about filati and malmischiato even if you choose to purchase it instead of making your own
If you don’t have access to a torch, this course will be a great introduction to working with filati. I will share with you how to cut, lay, and create micro mosaic with apoxie sculpt.
Start creating your own color library today!
About Rachel Sager
Rachel works on the cutting edge of the contemporary mosaic fine art movement. Her commitment to the classical language of mosaic paired with her intuitive andamento style has shaped a strong voice in the mosaic world. Rachel brings classical techniques to the “Here and Now” of the American mosaic movement.
Whether she is digging into the earth of her native Pennsylvania or traveling the world as a teacher and speaker, her mission to “build the line” in mosaic continues to inspire new generations of mosaicists.
What you will learn from this course
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You will be introduced to the tools of the trade, The Torch. |
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Create a personal filati color library with your very own style of filati and malmischiato. |
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Learn how to intuitively pull the long threads of filati and malmischiato. |
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Learn how to cut and lay the micro mosaic you just created. |
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Make better intuitive decisions about what color to mix with another in the crucible. |
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Learn how to set threads into sample mosaics using apoxie sculpt. |
Course FAQ’s
I have some questions about hammers. Where do you get yours?
“A girl can never have too many hammers.” I recommend DiMosaico for Italian hammers. For a hand-forged hammer made in the USA, my go-to guy is Nick Ireys.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with an online course you’ve purchased, simply contact Mosaic Arts Online within the first 14 days and you will receive you a full refund.
When do the online courses start and finish?
Once purchased, the course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced, online course. It can be paused or watched as many times as you like.
What is Mosaic Arts Online?
Mosaic Arts Online (MAO) produces online tutorials in mosaic. MAO has partnered with some of the best mosaic teachers in the field today to produce the first high-quality educational online courses available.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does forever sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.