Micromosaic

Roman micromosaic is a form of mosaic characterized by the use of very small tesserae, even less than a millimeter wide, made of vitreous enamel.
In contact with fire, enamel melts. Once melted, enamel can be shaped and pulled into thin threads which are then cut to create the tesserae.

This technique was created in Rome in the second half of the 1700s. For centuries, micromosaic has been jealously guarded by a few craftsmen.

Discover micromosaics by
Rebecca D. Enamel

 

I approached the art of micromosaic because it shares the same materials of enameling on metal. Micromosaic made me fall in love due to the calm it transmits during the crafting process.
My artistic background makes me prefer contemporary designs characterized by bright colors over classic subjects.

Do you want to know more? Discover my micromosaic workshops

Cutting glass threads to make tesserae for Roman micromosaic
Pulling hot enamel into filaments to create glass threads used for Roman micromosaic
Malmischiato tesserea used for Roman micromosaic
Pendant with a little bird. Made in Roman micromosaic by Rebecca Di Filippo
Pendant with a parrot. Made in Roman micromosaic by Rebecca Di Filippo
Micromosaic chameleon. Made in Roman micromosaic by Rebecca Di Filippo