What is Pixel Mosaic?
Pixel mosaic designs are created using small soft plastic tiles with a matt finish. They are called Pixels and are available in 312 different colours. There size requires the use of tweezers to place them and allows detailed designs to be created.
Pixels of a particular colour are sold by the Pixel Square. A pixel square holds 140 pixels as shown opposite. Each colour has a unique number, which can be found in the centre of the pixel square. Designs are worked by positioning the pixel on to a baseplate.
The baseplates are made of transparent plastic and have small pegs on to which the pixels are positioned. No adhesive is required. A baseplate is approximately 13cm x 10cm (5”x4”) in size and accommodates 2000 pixels.
A Design sheets like the one opposite shows where the pixels are to be positioned. Design sheets include either 2 or 4 design rectangles with symbols inside. During assembly, a baseplate is positioned over a design rectangle and the symbols under it are read to determine what colour should be used. A symbol key is shown next to each design rectangle.
A design is worked by taking the first design sheet, positioning an empty baseplate over the first design rectangle, and then covering all of the symbols shown with the corresponding pixel colour. The baseplate is then moved to the next design rectangle and the next groups of colours are added. This is repeated until the baseplate is completely filled. For designs that use multiple baseplates, this procedure is then continued for the remaining baseplates of the design.
Images can be made on a single baseplate or a number of baseplates which, once completed, can be taped together and mounted onto a backing board or framed to create a larger image.
This example was made on a single baseplate. However, our Pixel Mosaic kit images range from 1 to 40 baseplates.
The time needed to fill a baseplate will depend upon the number of colors used on the plate, the pace you set for yourself, and your skill level. Typical times range from 2 hours to 7 hours.
Ready to assemble Pixel Mosaic kits are available from our online shop. These kits include the design sheets, instructions, pixel colours and baseplates needed for the design.
