What Are Riven Cut Tesserae?

Using riven cut tesserae means you are using marble and other stone that has been split open so you see what we term as 'the true colour' of the marble. It's not easy to get or cut but the effect is very good if you want to create a decorative, more artistic mosaic.
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[@tonytrevorrow1280]

Thanks Lawrence that was extremely helpful.

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No problem, I am adding more videos now, glad you found it useful. 👍

[@emilianos333]

thanks for explanation...

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[@StalefishBoarder]

Hi how would you grout a mosaic with riven cut? Would you use the indirect method with paper?

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You don't usually grout a mosaic made with riven cut material, there is a tenancy to set the fairly close anyway. If you do want to grout it then you can sprinkle dry grout powder on the mosaic, brush it off the tops the you a plant sprayer and set it yo a fine mist and spray that across the top (not directly onto the mosaic surface) but this can still leave a residue on the top.