Mosaic Artist's Bible

Author: Teresa Mills
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ISBN: 9781570762932
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Mosaicists of every level will delight in this new sourcebook, featuring page after page of inspiring motifs. Arranged by theme -- from animals, birds, and marine life to flowers, cultural symbols, and childrens motifs -- these striking designs are easy to copy and scale. A comprehensive techniques section offers step-by-step instructions on everything from choosing materials and selecting colour combinations to cutting and grouting tiles, while a gallery section demonstrates how the motifs can be used to decorate ceramics, furniture, and accessories -- or be works of art on their own. Written by a mosaic artist of international standing, this is a rich source of ideas for all who aspire to this ancient, enduringly beautiful art form.

MOSAIC ARTISTS BIBLE

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Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 9781570768439
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Languages : en
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Mosaic Artist's Bible

Author: Teresa Mills
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Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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The Mosaic Artist's Bible of Techniques

Author: Teresa Mills
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ISBN: 9781570764288
Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Featuring detailed instructions and full color photography throughout, this is a complete reference of techniques and ideas for creating mosaics for the home and garden. Step-by-step sequences demonstrate the entire process, from how to develop an idea and draw the design to cutting and laying tiles and adding a beautiful finish to the piece. All of the necessary tools, equipment, and materials—including mirror glass, millefiore Venetian glass, shells, and pebbles—are explained in detail, accompanied by helpful hints on how to best set up a comfortable work area and display finished work. Detailing the basic math of scaling, the guide also explains a variety of methods for enlarging drawings and patterns, such as grids, pantographs, and overhead projection. Packed with design ideas, this companion will inspire artists to create original pieces using a broad color palette, utilize a wide range of materials, and coordinate color and pattern to best effect.

The Mosaic Artist's Technique Bible

Author: Teresa Mills
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781845663643
Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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Mosaic Artist's Technique Bible

Author: Teresa Mills
Publisher: Apple Press
ISBN: 9781845432812
Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A complete resource of mosaic techniques and pattern ideas for creating mosaics in the home and garden. Clear step-by-step sequences show how to draw up an idea, arrange the tiles and finish designs successfully. Discover how to coordinate colour and pattern in your designs, using a wide range of materials - from traditional ceramic tiles to pebbles and shells, beads, recycled pottery and wall tiles, decorative stones, and even diamante. All tools, materials and equipment are clearly explained, and you'll find helpful hints on setting up a comfortable work area as well as essential information to make your mosaics last longer. About the author Teresa Mills has worked intensively in mosaic media and painted ceramics for a number of years. As well as producing mosaic artworks for sale and exhibition, Teresa has undertaken a number of individual commissions and her work has been sold worldwide as well as featured in books of contemporary art and design.

Mosaics with Rosano (a Beginner's Guide to Creating Artful Mosaics)

Author: Aureleo Rosano
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9780359246335
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
A beginning yet thorough mosaic course with master mosaic artist Aureleo Rosano of Tucson, Arizona. Lessons and explanations about glass, grout, surfaces and techniques, with a bit of history and some cultural moments. Full color photos and demonstrations throughout.

Making Mosaics

Author: Leslie Dierks
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781402715044
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
“Of greatest use to beginners. The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without...frustration.”—Booklist “You’ll never look at a shard of glass in the same way again.”—Glass Craftsman Innovative techniques, in tandem with striking and original designs, will make you revel in the creative pleasure of fashioning beautiful mosaics. An overview covers four basic mosaic methods: pique assiette, which uses fragments from plates, mugs, and pictures; direct (just lay it down and glue); indirect, where the work is done on a temporary surface before being cemented; and three dimensional applications. Magically transform everyday objects into art by replacing a standard kitchen counter with one covered in fragments of stone, glass, and pottery, or turning a simple lamp into a finely crafted sculpture. For additional inspiration, 50 artists provide invaluable hints and tricks of the trade.

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.

The Hidden and the Revealed

Author: Lilian Broca
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789652295606
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A stunning art book, but far more. In addition to glittering reproductions, details and working drawings of the ten mammoth pieces in this award-winning series about Esther of the Bible, the book features the artist's own story, illuminating her journey from war-torn Romania to Israel to Canada, what drew her to Esther and mosaics as a medium, and how she employed ancient techniques with a contemporary sensibility. An art historian provides a chapter comparing Broca's interpretation of Esther to that of such past artists as Rembrandt and Artemisia Gentileschi. The book finishes with a provocative, lyrical prose-poem written in the imagined voice of Esther by a prominent rabbi and scholar. An appendix provides the full text of Esther in beautiful calligraphed Hebrew with an accompanying English translation.