Beautiful Mosaic Flowers

Author: Sigalit Eshet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789655723304
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
In this book you will learn how to cut and create beautiful mosaic flowers from tiles in an easy and precise way - step by step. The book is accompanied by mosaic images, explanations and illustrations to help you integrate mosaic flowers into the work you create - not to mention, get tons of compliments!

Mixed-Media Mosaics

Author: Laurie Mika
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1600612156
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Imagine beautiful mosaic pieces with tiles that you easily create yourself! Mixed-Media Mosaics offers a fresh, new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay, you control the size, shape, color and even the texture, resulting in beautiful finished pieces that include tabletops, boxes, jewelry and shrines. In addition to learning traditional tiling techniques such as working with grout and cutting glass tile, you'll also explore creative options for personalizing tiles: • Discover the magic of mica powders and the regal look they can give to mosaics • Learn quick and easy ways of adding paint to handcrafted and commercial tile • See how easy it is to create molds and cast your own relief tiles • Find ways to add personal meaning to your work with the addition of text tiles • Experiment with the addition of beads, jewelry and other embellishments by embedding them right into the tile! Whether you'd like to complete a mosaic tabletop for your patio, a jewelry box as a special gift, or simply experiment with jewelry, you'll find the inspiration you seek in Mixed-Media Mosaics. Start creating your custom mosaic pieces today.

Garden Mosaics Project Book

Author: Helen Baird
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN: 9781780191669
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The principles of mosaic making are easy to master and this book gives you all the practical advice you will need on the basic techniques and materials, including concise information on the adhesives and tools required.

Mosaics

Author: Elizabeth Atkins-Hood
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 9781570764936
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Step into the imaginative and inventive world of mosaics with Elizabeth Atkins-Hood and Joy Bell. The authors' enthusiasm for mosaics comes through in every word as they show you how to create rich and fabulous mosaic art from tiles, glass, plates, paper, ornaments, photographs, jewellery, pebbles, polymer clay and found objects."--Publisher's description.

Creative Garden Mosaics

Author: Jill MacKay
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781579905996
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Offers instructions for twenty-two mosaic garden objects, including a latern, tabletop, birdbath, garden shrine, and flowerpots.

300+ Mosaic Tips, Techniques, Templates and Trade Secrets

Author: Bonnie Fitzgerald
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 9781570765568
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An indispensable compendium of essential know-how, inspirational projects, and troubleshooting tips Just like having a mosaic tutor on call 24 hours a day-this book is packed with handy, timesaving tips, trade secrets, templates, projects, and technical knowledge to improve your skills, speed up the learning process, and help you make unique mosaics with a professional finish. Easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques, photography, and illustrations. Professional quick fixes and solutions for commonly encountered problems. Advice on what to buy and how to use the tools and materials-from stained glass to pebbles, shells, and beads. Tips on design-finding ideas, order of work, and adding eye-catching details-as well as handy templates to allow you to create stylish mosaics straight away. Book jacket.

How to Make 100 Paper Flowers

Author: Maria Noble
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1610587286
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
DIV Learn how to make 100 beautiful flowers, from lifelike to fanciful, with How to Make 100 Paper Flowers! These creations are perfect for weddings and other celebrations, and this comprehensive guide brings you a wide variety of techniques and styles. Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by color photos and diagrams; techniques include general crafting (cut, shape, and glue), origami, and quilling. All patterns are included! Color your world and satisfy your craft cravings with delightful, handmade, paper flowers. /div

Jackie Shaw's Learn to Paint Flowers

Author: Jackie Shaw
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607654679
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Learn the craft of decorative painting with 19 featured flowers presented in meticulous detail, including full-size, ready-to-use shaded patterns.

Playing with Books

Author: Jason Thompson
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1616738588
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 153

Book Description
A guide to repurposing used books and pages into unique, accessible art projects—the perfect gift for artists, crafters and book lovers. In these pages, Jason Thompson has curated an extensive and artistic range of both achievable upcycled crafts made from books and book pages and an amazing gallery that contains thought-provoking and beautiful works that transform books into art. The content encompasses a wide range of techniques and step-by-step projects that deconstruct and rebuild books and their parts into unique, recycled objects. The book combines in equal measure bookbinding, woodworking, paper crafting, origami, and textile and decorative arts techniques, along with a healthy dose of experimentation and fun. The beautiful high-end presentation and stunning photography make this book a delightful, must-have volume for any book-loving artist or art-loving book collector.

Flowers: The Watercolor Art Pad

Author: Rachel Pedder-Smith
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125014647X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
Beautiful botanical drawings ready to paint or color.