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The book features more than the authors work so it tends to appeal to many tastes. This isn't just a great starter it's good even when you know what you're doing - you can refer back to it all the time or just look at if for inspiration. find out more information |
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Art of Mosaic: Contemporary Ideas for Decorating Walls, Floors and Accessories in the Home and Garden find out more information |
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Bits and pieces, pique assiette, memory ware -- there are many names for this unique folk art technique that has flourished for centuries around the world. Mosaic art, revered for its intricacy and beauty, can now be made by anyone with the simple methods found in Making Bits & Pieces Mosaics. find out more information |
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Crazy Mosaic transforms this ancient art into today's fun by using everything
from broken china to found objects to make crazy, cool, contemporary mosaics. |
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Decorated concrete figures have recently moved out of the realm of eccentric folk art and roadside religious "grottoes" into mainstream yards and gardens. Here are projects by several designers for making mosaic stepping stones, birdbaths, carved planters, and art figures. The projects are grouped by skill level and offer step-by-step instructions on how to mix concrete, make molds, and embed mosaics. find out more information |
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In chapters on materials, equipment, and techniques, Classic Mosaic explains how the process of application is an integral part of the design, whether using ceramic, Venetian glass Smalti, gold, marble, stones, shells, or mirror. find out more information |
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Exploring a number of unexpected mosaic materials and surfaces, The New Mosaics utilizes basic mosaic-making principles to create soft furnishings, journal covers, jewelry, and more; even the more common choices such as tabletops, frames, boxes, and vases often take a less traditional and sometimes find out more information |
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Mosaic is an ancient craft that can be used to transform almost any plain surface into a unique piece of art. Crazy Mosaic brings this ancient art into today's fun by using everything from broken china to found objects to make crazy, cool, contemporary mosaics. Illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and easy step-by-step instructions, the book includes plans for 20 different projects. find out more information |
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Beginning with a brief history of mosaic, each chapter focuses on a different aspect of design and technique, including color, laying, contrast, texture, pattern, and movement. These aspects are then beautifully demonstrated in24 original projects, with designs that incorporate an array of motifs, from fish, birds, and animals to fruits and abstract designs. find out more information |
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In 24 colorful, stylish projects for home and garden, Mosaic Workshop offers a complete course in mosaic design and technique. For both novices and those more experienced, featuring 20 templates and 200 color photos. find out more information |
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Its 340 pages are crammed with full-page photos of bright and saucy gems of personal architecture. The subject matter consists of the creations of untrained visionaries who are obsessed with the desire to decorate and embellish their dwellings.find out more information |
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An invaluable practical resource for mosaic artists of all levels and a beautifully illustrated portfolio of the very best contemporary work. Featuring 150 color photos. Interest in the art of mosaic has dramatically increased in the past few years, both among those who wish to commission mosaics for their homes and among the thousands who would like to master the art. find out more information |
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Mosaics are enjoying a surge of popularity among artists and landscapers, and both of these books provide ideas for outdoor projects. Outdoor Mosaic offers a selection of photos and descriptive explanations of projects in different settings done by the authors' London-based studio, Mosaic Workshop Find out more information |
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Any one with an eye for detail & a creative bone in their body will love this. Much more contemporary & fun than the more 'crafty' selection of mosaic making books on the market. Whilst retaining the traditional format of 'introduction - gallery - techniques - projects - useful addresses, etc' the projects are far from traditional in style if not in technique. find out more information |
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This is a collection of step-by-step projects for decorative mosaics using irregularly shaped pieces of glass, ceramic, or stone. Interior projects include floors and mirror frames, and outdoor garden projects are birdbaths, stepping stones, and planters. find out more information |
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It is so detailed and thorough that it serves as a Tile 101 introduction for those interested in entering the trade full-time or simply improving their skills and knowledge. Byrne opens this revised and updated version of his previous effort with a brief description of how tile was made 6,000 years ago. find out more information |
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The artists give you their own perspective on how they came up with materials
and color ideas for each project in the book. Projects range from wall
murals to an incredible mosaic chair that looks like a tapestry, to a shabby
chic faux pearl lamp, to an entire patio with the boldest colors. You'll
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Many of us have walked the squares of Venice, Rome and Madrid and admired the geometric pavements of pebble mosaics. Made from found stones, and as beautiful as they are durable, pebble mosaics are a welcome addition to gardens, patios, and public spaces. find out more information |
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Extravagantly photographed book ... inspiring work interwoven with design lessons and chat on tools, materials and techniques. find out more information |
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Of greatest use to beginners here is the description
and step-by-step illustrations of four different assembly processes,
from pique assiette
(French for "stolen plate") to the application of tesserae ("small
units") to a sculptural shape. find
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Master the age-old, beautiful craft of mosaic! From selecting the right tools to choosing materials--especially the classic rectangular chunks of hand-made Italian glass called smalti--plenty of tips are given for setting up and organizing a workspace, with basic techniques and illustrations in glorious full color. See how to cut the glass, use found objects like buttons and beads, and affix them in a design find out more information |
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While most books on ancient mosaics concern themselves mainly with the "how-to" of a specific monument, Ling offers a broad and accessible overview. The evolution of ancient mosaics began in the Greek late Classical period with floors decorated with pebble mosaics and culminated in the lush wall and vault mosaics of Christian Rome. find out more information |
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This is a handy guide to the materials and techniques
of designing and laying mosaic tiles in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Well illustrated
with color photographs throughout, the "A to Z of Techniques" section
has step-by-step instructions. Workshop set-up and safety tips are included.
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Teach Yourself Mosaics explores the history of mosaics and explains how you can make everything from a mirror to a tray to a table. find out more information |
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The art of mosaic making is well-documented from earliest times, and the resilient nature of the medium has ensured that fine examples of mosaic have survived since the Greco-Roman and Byzantine eras. This book is designed to instruct and inspire in the art of mosaic making. The tools, the materials, and the techniques are all explained clearly and in detail to enable readers to create their own mosaics with confidence and understanding. find out more information |
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Mosaic artists of any skill level will want to try these 20 unique mosaic projects, which include furniture and home designs, mosaics for the garden, and gifts and accessories. Clear instructions and step-by-step photos ensure that even the beginner finds success. Experienced mosaic artists will be intrigued by the use of paper-mache, colored grout, and other innovative ideas not explored in other mosaic books find out more information |
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Are you looking for a book on quality mosaic art that will captivate
and inspire you? Well, this book is like visiting an art gallery totally
devoted to exceptional mosaic art. It is especially good for the experienced
Mosaicist as it is filled with inspirational and diverse Mosaic masterpieces.
If you have ever wanted a book on mosaics that passes on the instruction,
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Garden shrines and pillar planters, tabletops and flowerpots: practically anything can become a beautiful mosaic, and these creations will make any garden magnificent. Go beyond the ordinary with imaginative projects that dispense with traditional techniques in favor of more unusual mosaic find out more information |
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This book provides a comprehensive account of mosaics in the ancient
world from the early pebble mosaics of Greece to the pavements of Christian
churches in the East. Separate chapters in Part I cover the principal
regions of the Roman Empire in turn, in order to bring out the distinctive
characteristics of their mosaic workshops.
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The book will provide historical information on mosaics and mosaic-making
traditions from around the world, extensive discussion of materials and
design issues, technical instruction on the creation of mosaics as well
as seventeen projects. The book will be visually rich with over 600 images.
The international gallery will be particularly exciting. Two hundred artists
submitted over 1,600 images of fabulous work.
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