{"id":9314,"date":"2022-06-16T19:01:25","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T23:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/?p=9314"},"modified":"2022-06-17T16:07:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T20:07:19","slug":"mosaic_borders_as_art_form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/mosaic_borders_as_art_form\/","title":{"rendered":"Mosaic frames are an art form in their own right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>(4 min read)<\/strong> There\u2019s an ongoing silent debate in the upper echelon of the art world about whether The Frame should be recognized as an art form of its own. Famous early modernist painter John Marin was known for always looking for a \u201cBlessed Equilibrium\u201d between paintings and their frames. Needless to say, that attitude alone speaks enough about the importance of a perfect frame and its relevance in art in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x1000.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Mosaic frame depicting artsy waves created with glass tiles. Mosaic Artist: Sharra Frank, Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/6544361942160051\/\">Link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1059\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-255x300.jpeg 255w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-870x1024.jpeg 870w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x904.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x424.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x883.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Custom mosaic tile picture frames. Mosaic Artwork by Wise Crackin Mosaics, Image\u00a0<br>\u00a0Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/2955555993157317\/\">Link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/br><p>Frames are rarely ever spoken of or pointed out by museum or gallery curators and both paintings and photographs in school books are usually depicted frameless. However, this injustice is limited to non-mosaic framing. When it comes to mosaic frames and bordures the artist is always well known and mentioned because decorative mosaic art recognizes all of its glorious forms, regardless of how minuscule they might seem to scholars or other artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1157\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-233x300.jpeg 233w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-797x1024.jpeg 797w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x987.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x463.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x964.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Gorgeous Butterflies and Wisteria mosaic art frame created with ceramic tiles. Photo by Anna, Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/7529524365984655\/\">Link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x180.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x375.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Our stunning Mosaic Tile border is applicable for any type of framing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/mosaic-borders-dimitra-marble-tile-mosaic-border.html\">Mosaic Artwork<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/\">Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/br><p>Unlike a variety of simple frames, the mosaic frame isn\u2019t just a utilitarian object. It isn\u2019t there to just protect the art within them from rough handling and environmental factors. Now, don\u2019t get me wrong, because the mosaic frame will indeed do all of those things, but it will also add to the beauty of the photograph, canvas, or even mirror within. Mosaic art frames and bordures are truly masterpieces on their own, but if you choose properly, they will immensely hype up the appeal and the value of whatever you decide to frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x750.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-60x60.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-200x200.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Details from different mosaic art frames. Mosaic Borders by Green Street Mosaics. Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/2744449762963171\/\">Link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1222\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-221x300.jpeg 221w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-754x1024.jpeg 754w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x1043.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x489.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x1018.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Even an ordinary mirror can become a focal point in the room once you frame it with mosaic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/br><p>Intricate and vibrantly colored mosaic art frames will make all of your black and white photographs look amazing. That doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t be used to frame some more colorful artworks and photos, but when it comes to complementing, they are the perfect choice for some more subdued or sepia-toned works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1385\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-195x300.jpeg 195w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-665x1024.jpeg 665w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x1182.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x554.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x1154.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Open mosaic art frame made of vibrant glass tiles. Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/200762095868955393\/\">Link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-300x98.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x250.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x117.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x244.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Simple yet so effective Mosaic Tile Border Design. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/mosaic-tiles-and-borders.html\">Mosaic Border Design<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/\">Mosaics Lab<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/br><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/mosaic-tiles-and-borders.html\">Mosaic borders<\/a> on the other hand can be used virtually anywhere and you can frame anything from mirrors to floors with mosaic borders. They are repetitive, so they won\u2019t draw attention from the framed work, and their motifs are intricate but discreet, so they will add a certain charm to the overall look of the framed artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1219\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-221x300.jpeg 221w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-756x1024.jpeg 756w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x1040.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x488.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x1016.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Frame made of a lovely mosaic tile border. Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/140807925841843234\/\">Link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x238.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x497.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Gorgeous floral mosaic tile border. Mosaic Border Artwork by Designer Glass Mosaics. Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/10625749111806358\/\">Link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/br><p>A Mosaic border is also known as a mosaic listello and it\u2019s been around for thousands of years. Its seeming simplicity and discreetness make it a stunning decorative mosaic art element in any room. Mosaic borders in our catalog are crafted by our talented mosaicists with the hand-cut highest quality glass and marble tiles. If you are looking for something lasting and unique to frame your photos or artworks with, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/mosaic-tiles-and-borders.html\">mosaic borders<\/a> are a perfect choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1356\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/11.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg\" alt=\"Mosaic Borders, Mosaic Mirrors, Mosaic listello\" class=\"wp-image-9327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/11.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/11.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-199x300.jpeg 199w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/11.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-680x1024.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/11.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-768x1157.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/11.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-360x542.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/11.Mosaic_Borders-Mosaic_Mirrors-Mosaic_Border_Design-750x1130.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Framing your floor with mosaic tile borders. Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/438397344962499756\/\">Link<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><p>When it comes to choosing a mosaic frame for your photo or artwork, the notion that opposites attract is often applied and usually very true. However, keep in mind that nothing is universally true when it comes to individual views of art, so what you\u2019ll do with your photos and artworks should be your personal choice. If you want to frame your most cheerful childhood memory with a hot-pink\/lime-green mosaic frame, then do it! 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