The Mosaic Mall Glossary

 HAMMER & HARDIE MOSAIC TOOL SET.

Mosaic Italian Hammer, Hardie Spike & Desktop Portable Hardie are essential tools used in the art of mosaic making. The Mosaic Mall imports hammers and hardies from Italy.

The mosaic Italian hammer is a handheld tool that is used to break and shape tiles or stone to fit into a mosaic design. It has a flat face on one end for breaking tiles and a pointed end on the other for chipping away small pieces. The Italian hammer has been used for centuries by mosaic artisans in Italy and is a timeless tool for creating beautiful mosaic designs.

The hardie spike is a tool used in conjunction with a hammer and a cutting tool, such as a mosaic nipper, to break tiles or stone. The spike is mounted into a wooden block or a tabletop, which provides stability for the tiles being cut. The hardie spike is essential for cutting small, precise pieces of tile or stone for intricate mosaic designs.

The desktop portable hardie is a portable version of the hardie spike that can be used on a desk or tabletop. It provides a stable surface for cutting small pieces of tile or stone for mosaic designs.

To use these tools, you would first need to create a design and choose the tiles or stone to be used in the mosaic. Then, use the Italian hammer to break and shape the tiles to fit the design. The hardie spike or desktop portable hardie can be used in conjunction with a cutting tool to cut small, precise pieces of tile or stone. Drill a hole into the log with a drill bit that matches the size of the hardie spike.

The hole should be deep enough to accommodate the entire length of the spike, but not so deep that it protrudes out the bottom of the log.

 Insert the hardie spike into the hole and tap it gently with a mallet or hammer to ensure a tight fit.

 Test the hardie spike by placing a tile or stone on the spike and tapping it lightly with a hammer or mallet. The tile or stone should be held securely in place by the spike.

Begin your mosaic-making process by placing the tiles or stones on the spike.

Overall, mounting a hardie spike into a log is a relatively simple process that can be completed with basic tools and materials. With a sturdy work surface in place, you can start creating beautiful mosaic designs with ease.