Wings of Glass: A Custom Butterfly Mosaic
A select custom mosaic nature art for the interior wall of a San Jose luxury home. Handcrafted in premium-quality hand-cut glass, this mosaic brings out the richness of colours in the Monarch butterfly.
— MEC Artworks Studio
Shaped mosaic art in orange, black and white glass, this confection inspired by nature reflects both natural and artificial lighting dazzlingly.
Our team of artisans at MEC went beyond itself in crafting the intricate design pattern of the wings in the Monarch butterfly. Each detail is as perfect as a real butterfly, set in stone.
View other samples of butterfly mosaic artistry by MEC.
Client Brief for a Custom Butterfly Mosaic Wall Art
Butterflies are perhaps among the most fragile yet beautiful creations of nature. A creature that almost everyone likes.
It makes sense to want them to be a part of your custom mosaic nature art. Our client, Jake, wanted something lively and uplifting to brighten up the walls of their sitting area.
As they wanted a piece of nature-inspired wall art, MEC suggested ‘butterflies’, and they were more than willing to proceed with the idea.
The Monarch butterfly was chosen specifically because it represents a striking range of contrasting shades: Orange, Black and White.
The suggestion for custom glass mosaic butterfly wall art in our client’s lounge went famously with the rest of their decor. The colour palettes chosen also helped to uplift the surrounding light-shaded upholstery in the space.
A space was designated for this custom glass mosaic butterfly with specially installed LED lighting for the fixture.
Inspiration Moodboard for the Custom Glass Mosaic Butterfly
With all these details in place, the inspiration mood board for this custom mosaic nature art was quite simple to put together.
The material Jake chose was hand-cut glass. The basic colours were Orange, Black and White. Our design team played with a few shades of orange in the making of the glass mosaic wing design.
The hues that were finalised were Coral, Pumpkin Orange and Rust. Touches of Sky Blue and Ocean Blue were also added to the wing colours to increase the diversity of shades.
Black and White were interspersed in the design, and the whole confection was given a Creamy White background.
Design Development
Initial Moodboard
The Monarch butterfly was the inspiration for this mosaic. Thus, the colours and design pattern of it were the outline for the initial mood board. Several different glass mosaic wing designs were experimented with.
Design Pattern Layout
The design pattern was like that of the Monarch butterfly, a common species found in San Jose and its surroundings. Mesh sheets in the exact design of the butterfly were prepared. They were then filled in with the colourful tesserae hand-cut for this artwork.
Lines and Curves
This butterfly mosaic posed an artistic challenge to our expert team of craftsmen as there were many small nooks and crannies to be filled up. Each tesserae had to be cut in a very specific way to fill up the butterfly-patterned mesh sheet. Our team really outdid themselves with the crafting of this handcrafted glass mosaic butterfly with detailed wing patterns.
The Production of This Custom Glass Mosaic Butterfly
The magic taking place behind the scenes
‘Mosaic butterflies that looked and felt just like the real deal’
— Jake
The next step was the actual crafting of this custom mosaic nature artwork. At MEC, we follow proper protocols for making your custom artwork. The process may be modified in accordance with the requirements of the particular artwork.
Mesh sheets were first prepared, consisting of fine wires designed to match the exact shape of the handmade glass mosaic butterfly sculpture.
Tesserae were then designed in the exact shape required for each space in the wire mesh butterfly.
The top wings were designed with mostly black and white coloured tesserae with a fine line of Pumpkin orange and coral coloured tiles for a more dramatic effect.
The lowner wings were designed with the same hues, with the addition of Rust coloured tesserae in the mix.
A few of the butterflies crafted were also given shades of Sky blue and Ocean blue in their wings to increase the variety of colour used in this custom mosaic nature art for interior walls.
The antennae and legs of the butterflies were done in black tesserae. The hand-cut glass provided such an iridescence that the butterflies had the same gleaming effect which is observed in the real creature.
Other Winged Creature Mosaics by MEC
“If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.”
— Unknown
Nature-inspired mosaics are quite the best-sellers amongst our valued clients. Often birds and butterflies are requested in garden-themed custom mosaic nature art.
View another recently completed project displaying birds and butterflies in a background of brightly coloured flower motifs.
Birds and butterflies signify freedom, hope and goodwill. They also offer scope for a range of hues as they may be depicted in any shade and colour that a client fancies.
For more ideas and options on winged-creature inspired mosaics, please view our dedicated bird mosaic collection.
FAQs
Can the butterfly mosaic be customised to match my interior design?
Of course! A custom butterfly mosaic can be designed with preferred colours, butterfly species, patterns, shape, size, number and style. The design can be tailored to complement your walls, furniture, flooring, and existing décor. Additions of other creatures like birds and other insects may also be done if required.
What wall surfaces are suitable for a butterfly mosaic?
Custom mosaics can be installed on properly prepared walls of any material, including plaster, concrete, cement, stone, and other stable wall surfaces. The wall should be built well, clean, level, and suitable for the chosen installation system. An installation team will generally first inspect and prepare walls before installing your wall mosaic art.
Apart from living room walls, where can a butterfly mosaic be installed indoors?
Though butterfly mosaics are mostly installed in living rooms, they may be crafted in entrance halls, dining areas, bedrooms, stairways, bathrooms, and other feature walls. They can serve as elegant focal points in both contemporary and classic interiors, as butterflies are a creature common to all eras of time.
What materials can be used to craft a butterfly mosaic?
Currently, most of the demand for Butterfly mosaics is in hand-cut glass and Murano glass. However, depending upon your taste, budget and the rest of your decor, other materials may be used. These include marble, natural stone, or a combination of materials. Wood is another upcoming material being used for mosaic artistry.
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