--- product_id: 141791515 title: "Discover The Ancient Art of Mosaics with Our Kit for Adults, Square 7inch (20cm) Butterfly" brand: "alea mosaic" price: "48995CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/141791515-discover-the-ancient-art-of-mosaics-with-our-kit-adults store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Water-activated magic surface tech Fired at 1050°C for durability 1500 micro ceramic tiles Discover The Ancient Art of Mosaics with Our Kit for Adults, Square 7inch (20cm) Butterfly **Brand:** alea mosaic **Price:** 48995CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🦋 Dip, place, and dazzle—unleash your inner mosaic maestro! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Discover The Ancient Art of Mosaics with Our Kit for Adults, Square 7inch (20cm) Butterfly by alea mosaic - **How much does it cost?** 48995CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/141791515-discover-the-ancient-art-of-mosaics-with-our-kit-adults) ## Best For - alea mosaic enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alea mosaic brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Inspired Themes:** Choose from elegant butterfly and other classic designs that elevate your space and spark creative pride. - • **Gift-Ready & Social:** Craft a unique, personalized masterpiece that’s perfect for gifting or showcasing your artistic flair among your peers. - • **Effortless Precision:** Innovative magic surface technology lets you simply dip tiles in water and place them securely—no glue mess, no fuss. - • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Recreate authentic Roman-style mosaics with 5x5mm glazed micro tiles fired at 1050°C for lasting brilliance. - • **Curated Artistic Experience:** Includes a sturdy wooden base and clear step-by-step instructions, perfect for both beginners and seasoned creators. ## Overview The ALEA Mosaic Kit Butterfly edition offers 1500 authentic 5x5mm glazed ceramic tiles, fired at 1050°C for premium durability. Featuring innovative water-activated magic surface technology, this kit simplifies mosaic art by allowing tiles to adhere firmly with just a dip in water. Designed for adults, it includes a hardboard base and easy instructions, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced artists. Crafted in Morocco, this kit brings the timeless beauty of Roman mosaics to your fingertips, perfect for creative relaxation or gifting. ## Description mosaic with true material that will be appreciated for many years, no plastics express your creativity and make your own mosaic. with square elements, real ceramic micro tiles 1/8 wide (5x5 mm), a size which the Romans used quite often. The stones are actually molded, glazed and fired as tiny as you see them. The glaze arches upward during the fire, being liquid. It solidifies. This capillary action everybody knows of water. The small domes reflect the light in all directions.. can be the perfect gift, Birthday, Wedding ,Anniversary ,gift ideas Easy kind of reverse puzzle Pretty fast thanks to the ingenuity of our new magic material. Just dip a stone in water and put it in its place. Continue stone by stone. Wait, and the tessellate are firmly in place. Your art work is fished easily. Contents: - ceramic micro tiles - magic wooden base - instructions Material: Clay, pottery clay, glazed, fired at 1060 degrees Celsius (1940 degrees Fahrenheit) Not a Toy, from 14 years and up. ## Features - Discover the Alea Mosaic Kit - A new hobby that brings beauty and satisfaction to your life. The kit comes with a hardboard backer and easy-to-follow instructions; making it perfect for both beginners and experienced artists. With magic surface technology; the tile is dipped in water and then placed on the board; where it dries firmly attached. - We have a variety of themes to choose from; including animals; landscapes... so you're sure to find a kit that inspires you. Once complete; The completed mosaic looks very reminiscent of classic Greek or Roman mosaics; providing a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. - With high-quality micro ceramic tiles; the square elements measuring 5x5mm or 0.19inch ; a size that was often used by the Romans. Crafted with care in Morocco; each tile is individually glazed and fired at 1050 degrees Celsius (1900 degrees Fahrenheit). with excellent customer service available to provide extra tiles if needed. - To get the most out of this mosaic kit; we suggest having a clear workspace with good lighting; using water to glue the tiles onto the wood base; and handling the tiles with a tweezer to ensure precision and avoid smudging. Please note that tweezers and pliers are not included. - Order yours today and let your creativity shine! Create a unique piece of art for your home; make a personalized gift for a loved one; or simply spend a relaxing afternoon crafting. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Additional Features | Magic Surface Technology | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Art Craft Kit Type | mosaic | | Asin | B078KX5MXX | | Best Sellers Rank | #47,880 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #91 in Mosaic Tiles #107 in Kids' Mosaic Kits | | Brand Name | ALEA Mosaic | | Color | Butterfly | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (872) 3.8 out of 5 stars | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04250134911833 | | Included Components | Ceramic micro tiles, magic wooden base | | Item Dimensions | 8.9 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches | | Manufacturer | ALEA Mosaik GmbH. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 204023 | | Material Type | Ceramic | | Model Name | Butterfly | | Model Number | 204023 | | Number Of Pieces | 1500 | | Paint Type | water-activated adhesive | | Product Style | Art | | Scale | Small | | Seasons | All Seasons | | Set Name | Butterfly | | Size | zzzz-s | | Subject Character | Butterfly | | Theme | Art | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** ALEA Mosaic - **Color:** Butterfly - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8.9 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches - **Theme:** Art ## Images ![Discover The Ancient Art of Mosaics with Our Kit for Adults, Square 7inch (20cm) Butterfly - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ciCDSERFL.jpg) ![Discover The Ancient Art of Mosaics with Our Kit for Adults, Square 7inch (20cm) Butterfly - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xTjAqeK9L.jpg) ![Discover The Ancient Art of Mosaics with Our Kit for Adults, Square 7inch (20cm) Butterfly - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RcGbGy3iL.jpg) ![Discover The Ancient Art of Mosaics with Our Kit for Adults, Square 7inch (20cm) Butterfly - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612c0z-1ciL.jpg) ![Discover The Ancient Art of Mosaics with Our Kit for Adults, Square 7inch (20cm) Butterfly - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fmh6WFTpL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun project that rewards patience and careful attention to detail. *by on Reviewed in the United States May 29, 2019* I enjoyed this mosaic kit very much. It was my first try at a mosaic since grade school, where the tiles were construction paper applied with a glue stick.This kit has a hardboard backer with a picture of the mosaic glued on, showing you not only the placement of tiles and colors, but the tiles that need nipping to fit in place. They call the surface magic, as you dip the back of the tile in water and put it in place, and it dries firmly attached. I feel the magic potion used is probably gum Arabic or a transparent type of wallpaper paste or mucilage, but it works well. You can wear it off by repositioning tiles and rewetting them. A drop of any pva glue will hold the tile in place. It holds well enough that I actually pulled up the paper attached to the tile when I tried to remove an already glued tile from their prepared surface.It is quite different from a paint by number kit, despite some similarities. You are responsible for placeing a tile correctly, making sure the tile is correctly shaped if needed, and that the way you place them gives a nice shaped line. There is also a little ambiguity in the colors of some of the tiles, which is why I removed and replaced several. There are multiple blues and some black tiles , and and in some cases I used the one that my eye liked, rather than the tile color on the surface.I ran out of deep blues tiles. I contacted Alea, and they had me send a picture of the mosaic, and a picture of my remaining tiles. They were very polite, and sent a packet of additional tiles. I also thought the gray tiles provided for the dolphin's belly edge were too close in color to the soft blue, and were not the browner gray pictured. They told me there would be enough color differentiation, but sent me tiles in another shade as well, so I could try both. I ended up using both, but more of the tile color sent in the kit. I was very pleased with the customer service.I did learn shaping tiles 'on the job', and my technique and the resulting pieces improved as I progressed.It is important to keep a close spacing between tiles, and make sure the line you make doesn't stagger, or you will have trouble placing full in between tiles in ajoining rows.I strongly recommend that you get a pair of tweezers. The kind with a sort of bird beak shape at the end worked best for me. Also, get actual tile nippers or a wheeled cutter plier to shape pieces. Regular pliers are not satisfactory. They crush the tile, crack it jaggedly, or pop off the glaze. Sometimes all on the same abused tile.The effect of the completed mosaic is very reminiscent of classic Greek or Roman mosaic. It is pleasing to my eye, and gives me a sense of accomplishment that well pays back the time I invested. I have not yet figured out how to display it.I intend to get additional kits from them, and also ordered more packets of their tiles to try an original effort. I ordered this size, and their nano sized tiles.I tried using the nano tiles on a small wooden circle, and designed a dolphin similar to the one in this kit.I've definitely found a new hobby. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Difficult but worth it *by on Reviewed in the United States October 7, 2020* I bought this in early February to make as a Valentine's Day gift for my daughter. It is now October and I just finished it lol. I've never done any craft with such small tiles and I found it to be tedious yet relaxing at the same time. I was only able to work on it in spurts because it is very time consuming if you want it to come out looking really good.I purchased tile nippers on Amazon and I used an old pair of tweezers for placing the tiles and sliding them to the proper positions. Tweezers are a must because it's impossible to use your fingers for such tiny tiles. When holding each tile with the tweezers, I dipped the back in a small bowl of water and positioned it on the board. When the tile was perfectly placed, I pressed it down with the tip of the tweezers to make sure it was secure.The tiles will slide around and fall off if you don't wet them enough and press them down. If that happens, you can just wet the back again and place it back on the board. Note that the larger border tiles are very absorbent and will not stick well unless you dip them in water for a few seconds. The most difficult part is cutting the tiles to the proper shapes and sizes. Also, some of the tiles are the same color on the back and front so you have to make sure the shiny part is facing up.In my opinion, these mosaic tile kits are not for children. They require a lot of time, patience, and skill. For an adult, it can be fun and relaxing, and very gratifying when you see the finished result. As shown in the photo, I bought a small easel for my daughter to display it. I already ordered 3 more kits so I will be busy for a while :-) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun project *by on Reviewed in the United States July 17, 2018* Update:We started making it and it's a lot of work but also a lot of fun! Defiently a Good project for summer break.We also bought a second set for $10 at Amazon warehouse deals which is a much more reasonable price.My 7 years old need help mostly to cut pieces.It's very small, which you can understand from the size so that is my fault.The pieces are attached by water. Not as many colors as shown in the picture. Its basically a white and 3 different blues.The picture is taped on a thin plywood. I don't even think you can put concrete in between because the pieces are so small and not enough space between each other. ## Frequently Bought Together - DIY Mosaic Art Kit Square 7inch 20cm Butterfly - Belle Vous 100 Pieces Glass Petal Mosaic Tiles - Mixed Colours with Assorted Sizes - Hand-Cut Stained Flower Leaves Tiles for Handmade DIY Arts/Crafts and Home Decoration - Glarks 8 Pieces Mosaic Tools Set, Heavy Duty Double Wheeled Glass Mosaic Tile Cut Nippers with Scrapers, Tweezers, Double-Ended Hook, Spatula, Sponge --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/141791515-discover-the-ancient-art-of-mosaics-with-our-kit-adults](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/141791515-discover-the-ancient-art-of-mosaics-with-our-kit-adults) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-25*