Mini Course 15: Sensational Smalti
Andamento Academy Membership
In our first Mini Course of 2026 we are continuing with the Mosaic Materials Series.
We are delighted to welcome Australian smalti importer and distributor Beate Linckelmann as our guest presenter.
Beate will address the following topics in this comprehensive overview.
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What is Smalti
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When was it first used in Mosaics
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What is Glass Paste Mosaic
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Different periods in the development of smalti
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How is smalti made?
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How is colour accuracy maintained.
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Different smalti foundries still in production.
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Difference between Italian and Mexican Smalti
- Qualities of Smalti – fine, regular, imperial, Mexican
- The different Cuts available
- What is Oro and how is it made?
- When and why would you grout or not grout?
