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| Author | : Connie Sheerin |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Garden ornaments and furniture |
| ISBN | : 9781402701061 |
“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.
| Author | : Becky Paton |
| Publisher | : CICO Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-02-11 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 9781782493303 |
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.
| Author | : Jill MacKay |
| Publisher | : Lark Books (NC) |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2004-08 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781579905996 |
Offers instructions for twenty-two mosaic garden objects, including a latern, tabletop, birdbath, garden shrine, and flowerpots.
| Author | : Emma Biggs |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2009-04-28 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780312562045 |
Mosaic is an art form that decorates everything from cathedral walls to subway stations. Its long history is still visible in many of the great mosaics that have endured to today. This makes it an ideal technique to use outdoors. Now you can add interest to your outdoor spaces by creating stunningly beautiful mosaics that will survive any kind of weather. Using their combined experience as artists and teachers, the authors show how even a novice can master basic mosaic techniques and easily learn the skills needed to practice this ancient craft. Garden Mosaics showcases a wide range of outdoor projects such as colorful plant pots, unique garden ornaments, and the perfect table for outdoor entertaining, along with more unusual projects such as wall panels and stepping stones. You’ll learn a variety of designing and laying techniques to achieve anything from abstract effects to representational images, how to make use of a beautiful mix of materials from ceramic to smalti, or when to use the direct or indirect method. With a comprehensive introduction to materials and techniques, hundreds of clear step-bystep photographs and practical instructions throughout, this is the perfect guide to make your garden special all year round.
| Author | : Susan Johnston |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 53 |
| Release | : 2014-02-04 |
| Genre | : Design |
| ISBN | : 0486164284 |
Rich source of royalty-free design ideas. Circles, squares, rectangles, and other geometric figures combined in intricate patterns, symmetrical motifs, interlocking figures, etc. Rich, varied, complex — ideal for stained glass, textile, wallpaper, and other arts and crafts uses.
| Author | : Emma Biggs |
| Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 2021-01-15 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1607657767 |
An exciting beginner-friendly craft book featuring 19 mosaic projects for the garden · Understand the materials, tools, and techniques necessary to get started · Create stunning works of mosaic art using ceramic, vitreous glass, marble, mirrors, or granite tiles · Projects range from simple to elaborate and more challenging, including plant pots, garden ornaments, a bird bath, wall plaques and panels, stepping stones, tables, and more · Step-by-step instructions, photography, and project templates provided
| Author | : Helen Baird |
| Publisher | : Southwater Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9781780191669 |
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.
| Author | : Bonnie Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : Trafalgar Square Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781570765568 |
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.
| Author | : Vicki Payne |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781402735066 |
Vicki Payne, internationally recognized craft and home improvement expert and the host of two national television series, helps crafters bring the irresistible sparkle of stained glass outdoors and into the garden. With its magnificent variety of textures, patterns, and finishes, these projects showcase the versatility of glasswork--and prove how easy it can be to create eye-catching flowerpots, lanterns, stepping stones, tabletops, birdbaths, fountains, and other attractive accessories. Payne outlines all the tools and supplies needed to start out, along with time-honored techniques for making glass, mixed media mosaics, panels, and three dimensional objects using the copper foil method. If you thought working with stained glass would be too difficult and time consuming, this book will make you think again!
| Author | : Leslie Dierks |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2004-01-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781579905378 |
"Of greatest use to beginners here is the description and step-by-step illustrations of four different assembly processes...The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without...frustration: designed by professionals, each includes elaborate instructions, pattern (if appropriate), color photographs, and artists' tips..."--Booklist. "You'll never look at a shard of glass in the same way again."--Glass Craftsman. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.
