Garden Mosaics Project Book

Garden Mosaics Project Book
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.

Garden Mosaics

Garden Mosaics
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.

Creative Garden Mosaics

Creative Garden Mosaics
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.

Making Bits and Pieces Mosaics

Making Bits and Pieces Mosaics
Author: Marlene Hurley Marshall
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2000-08-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781580173070

Bits and pieces, pique assiette, memoryware -- there are many names for this unique folk art technique that has flourished for centuries around the world. Mosaic art, revered for its intricacy and beauty, can now be made by anyone with the simple methods found in Making Bits & Pieces Mosaics. Marshall's easy-to-follow techniques make it fun for readers to transform everyday items into one-of-a-kind works of art by attaching broken dishes, ceramics, jewelry, and glass to a wide range of surfaces. With clear, step-by-step directions and inspiring photographs, crafters can create fabulous projects of their own, including flower pots and vases, lamps, fireplace mantels, bird baths and bird houses, plant stands, garden tables, walkways, and more!

300+ Mosaic Tips, Techniques, Templates and Trade Secrets

300+ Mosaic Tips, Techniques, Templates and Trade Secrets
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.

The Mosaic Book

The Mosaic Book
Author: Peggy Vance
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1996
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781570760600

In principle, mosaic is simple to create--it can be tackled by anyone who can tile a wall or glue down a collage. In practice, it needs to be carefully conceived, designed, planned, and executed for a real professional look. Practical and inspiring ideas for the beginner and the more experienced, this guide to the ancient art of mosaic features dazzling designs for home and garden, with 16 step-by-step projects, trace-off patterns, and an ample array of color photos to show you how to create your own beautiful mosaics.

Garden Mosaics

Garden Mosaics
Author: Emma Biggs
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2021-01-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607657767

Create a colorful garden with tiles galore! With 19 stunning mosaic garden projects that range from simple to elaborate, create one-of-a-kind pots, garden ornaments, wall panels, and more! Each design contains step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography, as well as pattern templates.

Marvelous Mosaics for Home & Garden

Marvelous Mosaics for Home & Garden
Author: George W. Shannon
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2001
Genre: Mosaics
ISBN: 9781895569728

Choose from a range of extraordinary mosaic techniques and materials for making 20 exceptional decorative items. Use silicone to apply art glass onto a translucent background for a uniquely shimmering look. Incorporate natural and found objects like fossils and bottles washed up on shore and polished by the sea. Projects include a table adorned with rocks and glass, a mirrored tray, a 3-D decanter, and more.

Mosaic Garden Projects

Mosaic Garden Projects
Author: Mark Brody
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2015-02-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604694874

“This thorough guide to techniques, tools, and materials is filled with expert tips and tricks. The detailed project instructions will inspire you to make your own mosaicked mark on the landscape.” —Lorene Edwards Forkner, author of Handmade Garden Projects In Mosaic Garden Projects, artist Mark Brody walks step-by-step through the creation of 25 decorative yet functional projects. With simple ideas like address signs and stepping stones to more complex projects such as an orb fountain, Brody also includes with a primer on the fundamentals of mosaic and information on the range of possible materials. Project templates are included along with instructions on how to scale each project. Mosaic Garden Projects is packed with inspiration that will brighten the garden all year long.

The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids

The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids
Author: Whitney Cohen
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604693738

Features gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens, and how to cook and preserve the garden's bounty.