MicroBrik Big Ben*
Mosaic is decorative art technique for creating images using many small coloured tiles. It has a long history, starting as long ago as 3000 BC. Mosaics pictures became widespread in Ancient Greece and Rome and were used in early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards. Mosaic art flourished up to the 15th century. Modern mosaics are made by professional artists, street artists, as a popular craft and today can be created using computer digital techniques and robotics. Our Intermediate Level MicroBrik Boxed Sets, containing over 1300 pieces, allow you to challenge yourself with an exciting design while enjoying this creative and rewarding pastime. Every tile clicks onto the base plate just like a construction toy. Each boxed set contains all the coloured tiles required to build a realistic likeness of Big Ben and includes the backing plate and special stand tiles. Accessory tweezers sold separately. The size of the complete MicroBrik Big Ben is 16cm x 16cm.
