Garden Mosaics

Author: Becky Paton
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782493303
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Suitable for a tiny terrace or a large country expanse, the projects in Garden Mosaics show you how to decorate your outdoor space in the most charming, individual, and enduring way. Suitable for a tiny terrace or a large country expanse, the projects in Garden Mosaics show you how to decorate your outdoor space in the most charming, individual, and enduring way. One of the most long-lasting and hard-wearing artforms, mosaic pieces are perfect to make the most of your outdoor room. The extensive techniques section shows you how to choose and use the right tiles for your environment. The range of tiles on the market today is better than ever, and the book makes the most of the wealth of new materials available such as spangled tiles or inexpensive but authentic gold-leaf tiles. As you progress, you can develop your own creativity with tips on tile and color-matching that allow you to adapt the projects to make pieces completely unique to you and your garden. All suitable for beginners, the 25 projects in the book range from simple decorative pieces, such as the enchanting, simple child’s footprints and butterfly stones to practical and sturdy weatherproof pieces, including a trompe l’oeil chequered mosaic tabletop and delightful planters that will add color to your garden even in winter. Some projects, such as the night light, can be finished in under two hours.

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.

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.

Making Bits and Pieces Mosaics

Author: Marlene Hurley Marshall
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9781580173070
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Bits and pieces, pique assiette, memoryware -- 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. Marshall's easy-to-follow techniques make it fun for readers to transform everyday items into one-of-a-kind works of art by attaching broken dishes, ceramics, jewelry, and glass to a wide range of surfaces. With clear, step-by-step directions and inspiring photographs, crafters can create fabulous projects of their own, including flower pots and vases, lamps, fireplace mantels, bird baths and bird houses, plant stands, garden tables, walkways, and more!

Backyard Mosaics

Author: Connie Sheerin
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402701061
Category : Garden ornaments and furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
“An informative, inspiring guide to creating mosaic accents for your porch and garden. Once you’ve learned the basics, you’ll only need some imagination to become a mosaic artist.”—Crafts. “Venture to try any one of the approximately 30 projects, or a fundamental building block, such as a fragrant or dyed candle. Master the ABCs by way of this handy book.”—Booklist.

Stained Glass Mosaics

Author: George Shannon
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781895569339
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Make beautiful pieces of mosaics for your home and garden with stained glass.

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.

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!

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.

Bonnie Fitzgerald's Guide to Mosaic Techniques

Author: Bonnie Fitzgerald
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570767203
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This complete resource of mosaic techniques and design ideas is sure to become your go-to reference. With clear step-by-step sequences, mosaic artist Bonnie Fitzgerald shows how to draw up an idea, cut and arrange tiles, and lay designs successfully. All tools, materials, and equipment are clearly explained, and you'll find helpful hints on setting up a comfortable workspace, as well as essential information on installing your finished mosaics. Includes 10 project descriptions, such as a mirror frame, table top, house number, and two- and three-dimensional artworks. Plus, you'll find tips and sample mosaics from some of the world's leading mosaic artists throughout the book!