Mosaic Open Call
We are creating an open call for all mosaic artists located in the United States.
We are creating an open call for all mosaic artists located in the United States.
Are you an aspiring, beginner or experienced mosaic artist wishing to grow your mosaic practice?
Do you dream of making unique and complex pieces in a hassle-free way and keep them outdoors in ANY weather all year round?
Do you dream of making unique and complex pieces in a hassle-free way and keep them outdoors in ANY weather all year round?
Who are we?
We're the crew from Pal Tiya International, and sculpting is what we care about. Between us, we've sculpted for decades and used every sculpting material on the planet (no joke). We created Pal Tiya Premium, the most versatile weatherproof clay-like medium for outdoor sculpture that is non-firing, and gorgeous to use.
We're the crew from Pal Tiya International, and sculpting is what we care about. Between us, we've sculpted for decades and used every sculpting material on the planet (no joke). We created Pal Tiya Premium, the most versatile weatherproof clay-like medium for outdoor sculpture that is non-firing, and gorgeous to use.
When it comes to choosing your substrate, it’s very important to choose the correct one and there are a few things to consider:
When complete where do you intend to site your sculpture? Indoors? Outdoors?
Will it hang up or be free standing?
What climate will the piece be in? One with freeze/thaw cycles or high humidity?Will it ever come in contact with water?
You’ll want a substrate that is solid, won’t flex and especially if going outside, and that doesn’t expand or contract with changes in heat or humidity. If the surface has to much flex the grout will crack and the tiles will pop off. Surfaces must be solid, free of any bits and strong enough to support whatever mosaic pieces you wish to apply.
Traditionally for outdoor mosaic work, you would use the likes of wedi board, cement sheets, ceramic/terracotta.
However, these all have their limitations.
When complete where do you intend to site your sculpture? Indoors? Outdoors?
Will it hang up or be free standing?
What climate will the piece be in? One with freeze/thaw cycles or high humidity?Will it ever come in contact with water?
You’ll want a substrate that is solid, won’t flex and especially if going outside, and that doesn’t expand or contract with changes in heat or humidity. If the surface has to much flex the grout will crack and the tiles will pop off. Surfaces must be solid, free of any bits and strong enough to support whatever mosaic pieces you wish to apply.
Traditionally for outdoor mosaic work, you would use the likes of wedi board, cement sheets, ceramic/terracotta.
However, these all have their limitations.
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Pal Tiya Premium
Pal Tiya Premium
This is a great product. It is good to sculpt with and easy to make large objects. I am a potter and I love that I don’t have to worry about cracking and attaching items that could break off. This is so good for students who have issues with clay. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.” Cheryl |
This product has me so excited. - Danielle |
I can't say enough how excited about all the possibilities this gives me. Love, this product!” Shaylynn Clark, Michigan |
I instantly fell in love with Pal Tiya Premium. It was so easy to work with, so responsive and textural and is really therapeutic. I've been hooked ever since!” Alison Turner Mosaics |
What would YOU make if the only limit was your imagination??
Fill out the form below and we’ll send you all the details you’ll need; where to go to learn more about the product, where to go to plan your idea, calculate how much product you would need, and everything else you’ll need to enter.
When you enter your ideas, we’ll choose two ideas every month from the entries and give you enough product to make the piece. All you’d need is the tinfoil, and your tiles 😊
