Mosaics

Arkansas Glassworks also builds mosaics out of glass, stone, ceramic tile, or a combination of all three. Not dependent upon transmitted light, mosaics are usually built on wood or ceramic board and mounted on walls. They can be any size and can be installed outdoors as well as indoors.

Mosaics can be more expensive than stained glass or less, depending on the size and shape of the tile. Pre-cut or custom-cut tiles can be used and they are usually of opalescent glass, not cathedral. Iridescent glass is often used as well in mosaic. Glass is both glued to the surface and grouted like traditional ceramic tile.

When stone is incorporated, it takes on the appearance of a dry-stacked wall, as grout is seldom used due the the absorbent nature of some stone. Often the stone is gathered near the location of the site of installation. In this way, the earth underfoot actually becomes a part of the project.

New Hope Baptist  -  Sparkman, AR 

Glass, stone and wood mosaic in three panels.	Mounted on wall behind choir.
Cross is antique heart pine built by Jim King. There are approximately 10,000 glass tiles.	Close-up of mosaic. Stone was gathered throughout Arkansas, but most came from the same county as the church.
Autonomous mosaic/window using glass, quartz, novaculite, miscellaneous stone and found materials.