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.

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.

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.

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!

Backyard Mosaics

Backyard Mosaics
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.

The Art of Mosaic

The Art of Mosaic
Author: Caroline Suter
Publisher: Aquamarine
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-06
Genre: Mosaics
ISBN: 9781903141854

The Art of Mosaic shows, through the work of contemporary artists, how materials can be used to create dynamic mosaic features for walls and floors, fascinating sculptured forms, individual items of furniture and a host of decorative ornaments, for both inside and outside the home. There are eight practical projects to follow in this source book of ideas and designs, ranging from an abstract wall panel to a stained glass table and a sophisticated mosaic hearth. The book also includes a brief history of the art, and explores the imagery that inspires mosaic work. With practical sections on selecting materials and mastering basic techniques, The Art of Mosaic reveals how this enduring medium can bring style, color and texture to your home and garden.

Handmade Garden Projects

Handmade Garden Projects
Author: Lorene Edwards Forkner
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604691859

Your journey to a made-from-scratch outdoor space starts here. Transform your yard into a beautifully personalized retreat with 30 step-by-step projects! The finished pieces include creative pathways, unique support structures, DIY water features, clever containers, and special finishing touches that help bring your garden to life. With easy to follow instructions, lush color photography, and sidebars filled with helpful tips and additional ideas, Handmade Garden Projects is an inspiring step toward a more stylish space.

Beautiful Mosaic Flowers

Beautiful Mosaic Flowers
Author: Sigalit Eshet
Publisher:
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2017-07-14
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9789655723304

In this book you will learn how to cut and create beautiful mosaic flowers from tiles in an easy and precise way - step by step. The book is accompanied by mosaic images, explanations and illustrations to help you integrate mosaic flowers into the work you create - not to mention, get tons of compliments!

Bonnie Fitzgerald's Guide to Mosaic Techniques

Bonnie Fitzgerald's Guide to Mosaic Techniques
Author: Bonnie Fitzgerald
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781570767203

This complete resource of mosaic techniques and design ideas is sure to become your go-to reference. With clear step-by-step sequences, mosaic artist Bonnie Fitzgerald shows how to draw up an idea, cut and arrange tiles, and lay designs successfully. All tools, materials, and equipment are clearly explained, and you'll find helpful hints on setting up a comfortable workspace, as well as essential information on installing your finished mosaics. Includes 10 project descriptions, such as a mirror frame, table top, house number, and two- and three-dimensional artworks. Plus, you'll find tips and sample mosaics from some of the world's leading mosaic artists throughout the book!

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.