Author: David ReedPublisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579905200
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Given in memory of Travis Weedon by John and Yolanda Hall.
The Complete Guide to Masonry & Stonework
Author: Creative Publishing InternationalPublisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589232828
Category : Blocks (Building materials)
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Features all new, state-of-the-art information on decorative concrete finishes, including acid coloring, stamping, and using cementitious paints. Another new section shows easy methods for casting concrete in forms to create countertops, garden benches, and other accessories.
Stonework
Author: A. D. R. CaroePublisher: Church House Publishing
ISBN: 9780715175828
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Derived from a century's accumulated wisdom of the Caroe firm, this guide concentrates on the essential principles involved in the maintenance of stonework and stone buildings, especially churches.
Stone Work
Author: John JeromePublisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9780874517620
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
From John Jerome, the critically acclaimed author of Staying With It, comes this story of a year he spent building a stone wall on his property in the Massachusetts Berkshires. A vision of extraordinary grace and beauty that will challenge readers to examine the possibilities inherent in stillness.
Getting Started with Mortared Stonework
Author: Cody MacfiePublisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579906658
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Stone is one of the most beautiful, enduring building materials available. This book offers information on the basics, from tools to mortar and site preparation to pattern design. It features a selection of photographs and illustrations that show various steps of the 20 attractive projects.
Stonework
Author: Charles McRavenPublisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 9780882669762
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Includes instructions for creating such projects as retaining walls, entryways, stone bridges, and stone steps, discussing the types of stones and their sources; handling, shaping and cutting stones; and selecting the appropriate stone for a project
Pietre Dure
Author: Anna Maria GiustiPublisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892368495
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Pietre dure (Italian for "hard stone") is mosaic design made from semiprecious stones. This comprehensive survey looks at the uses of decorative stonework and the variety of techniques used to produce it from prehistory to the present day, focusing especially on the period from its rebirth in sixteenth-century Rome through the developments of the nineteenth century. The history of pietre dure in the modern era began in Rome in the 1500s where, thanks to patrons' commissions, new techniques and new types of designs appeared, intended for interior and furniture decoration. These innovations spread throughout Italy in the seventeenth century, producing the most spectacular period in the history of pietre dure in Florence under the Medici. In the eighteenth century numerous royal workshops based on the Florentine model appeared across Europe, under the patronage of the Hapsburgs in Prague, Louis XIV in France, and Frederick II in Prussia. Annamaria Giusti's richly illustrated book captures the beauty and craftsmanship of this ancient technique for "painting in stone."
Author: Monte BurchThe Complete Guide to Building with Rocks & Stone
Author: Brenda FlynnPublisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN: 1601383703
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
This book is designed to walk homeowners through the process of developing, planning, and implementing a stone building project. Starting with the basics, you will learn about the common types of stone and where natural stone is found throughout the United States, as well as how to gather your own fieldstone. You will learn how to use stone as a building material, including where to acquire it, as well as how it is cut, sold, and used in various projects. You will learn what tools you need for stonework and how to start working with dry stone, how to work with mortared stone, and the correct way to pour and mix cement. This book will even teach you how your children can be involved with your stonework projects. You will save significant money and increase the value of your house by building your own stone structures in and around your home. This book provides detailed instructions that make seemingly complex projects easy. You will learn how to build stone walls, mailboxes, and fireplaces. You can enhance your backyard with the addition of a stone patio, arch, barbeque pit, rock garden, and a pond, complete with a stone bridge.If you have an existing stone structure on your property, you will learn how to restore it and give it the face-lift it needs. If your property has a structure beyond repair, this book will help you recycle its stone or bricks. Additionally, dozens of stonecutting experts were interviewed for this book, providing insight and experience in using stone as a building material. With The Complete Guide to Building with Rocks & Stone, you will learn how you can start using stone for everything from new projects to restoring existing stone structures. For anyone considering a stone building project, this book is an excellent resource for you. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.
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