WHAT IS ANDAMENTO IN MOSAICS? | A simple explanation of the concept

This video explains all you need to know about the crucial concept of andamento in mosaics.
Giving examples from both ancient and contemporary mosaics, Helen simplifies the principle of andamento in mosaics which is essential to the creation of sucessful work.
With the help of this video you will be able to master the idea of andamento in mosaics and use it in your own work.
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Definition of andamento
00:32 Examples of andamento in ancient mosaics
02:43 Laying the andamento - possible alternatives
03:33 Examples of andamento in contemporary mosaics

[@cqpadovani]

Thank you!!! I love learning new things!!! And understanding things that I am already doing without knowing what I am doing!! Understanding this concept makes things easier!! Thank you so much for teaching us!!

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You are so welcome!

[@sherrillgammon3366]

Wonderful explanation! The actual mosaics, and your yellow markings were very helpful as were your drawings of different ways to create the flow. Thanks for making.

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

I’m really glad it was helpful!

[@elrey8876]

Thank you - it's great to learn about these underlying principles and techniques.

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Glad it was helpful! 😀

[@tonyaregan6473]

I found this video to be very helpful! It's becoming the weather for outside projects and I will try this. Thank you.

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

That's good to hear. Spring has been slow in coming in Scotland but I hope we'll get the weather for outdoor projects soon too. 🌸

[@MakeitMosaics]

Fantanstic video, so clearly demonstrates the concepts (from Bonnie)

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Thanks so much, Bonnie. I am so pleased to hear that!

[@MrGaryCampanella]

Fascinating. Thank you.

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sofiatesic8908]

Love your videos! Never realized how much details is involved in andamento

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

I'm so glad you like them - thanks for watching!

[@lizbellamy1]

A really helpful explanation - thanks

[@HelenMilesMosaics]

You're welcome!