Mixed-Media Mosaics: Techniques and Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments - Softcover

Mika, Laurie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581809832 ISBN 13: 9781581809831

Publisher: Laurie Mika, 2007

Synopsis

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 inMixed-Media Mosaics. Start creating your custom mosaic pieces today.

About this title

About the Author

Laurie Mika is a mixed-media artist residing in southern California. She has painted and created art for as long as she can remember. However, her obsession with mosaics evolved over the course of the last fifteen years, culminating in a style of mixed-media mosaics that she shares in this book. Laurie holds a B.A. from United States International University, where she studied in Africa for two years. She attended graduate school at San Diego State University in the field of art history. She feels very fortunate to have combined both her love of art and her passion for travel. Laurie has been teaching mixed-media mosaic workshops for the past few years at national retreats and truly enjoys sharing her passion for mosaics with the wonderful people she's met in classes. She has been published in numerous books and magazines and has also appeared on television on both HGTV and DIY. Closer to home, she participates in juried art shows and has work in local galleries. With her work constantly evolving, Laurie isn't quite sure what the future holds, but she is looking forward to the journey.

Edition details

• Publisher: Laurie Mika
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581809832
• ISBN 13: 9781581809831
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128