The Complete Mosaic Handbook: Projects, Techniques, Designs

Kelly, Sarah

ISBN 10: 1552977749 / ISBN 13: 9781552977743

Published by Firefly Books (edition First Edition), 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Mosaic Handbook: Projects, Techniques, Designs
• Publisher: Firefly Books (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1552977749
• ISBN 13: 9781552977743
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to mosaic techniques and design.

Mosaics enhance everyday objects, revive decors and can be long-lasting works of art. Versatile, strong and wonderfully expressive, one of the appeals of mosaic is its ability to defy time.

The Complete Mosaic Handbook is a comprehensive guide to basic and advanced techniques and design of mosaic art. The book includes step-by-step instructions for thirty practical projects for mosaic artists at every level of experience. Each project is conveniently rated by cost, time and difficulty.

Projects range from the simple to the sophisticated and include:

• Place mats and coasters
• Beaded picture frame
• Outdoor planter
• Garden path
• Fruit platter
• Portrait
• Jewelry box
• Glass vase
• House numbers

The projects employ a wide variety of materials from traditional tile, glass and stone to found objects. The text is concise and jargon-free with full color photographs explaining each step. Valuable advice includes tricks of the trade and design tips for avoiding common mistakes.

Also featured is an extensive gallery of mosaic art styles throughout history: Ancient Greece, Byzantium, Renaissance, then on to contemporary styles such as Arts and Crafts.

Easy-to-follow, foolproof and beautifully illustrated, The Complete Mosaic Handbook is as inspiring as it is instructive.

About the Author

Sarah Kelly is an award-winning professional mosaic artist and author of Mosaic Crazy.