Author : Bonnie Fitzgerald
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,6 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Mosaics
ISBN : 9781844488049
Indhold: Easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques, photography and illustrations. Professional quick fixes and solutions for commonly encountred problems. Advice on what to buy and how to use the tools and materials - from stained glass to pebbles, shells aand beads. Tips on design - finding ideas, order of work and adding eye-catching details - as well as handy templates to allow you to create stilish mosaics straight away.
Author : Bonnie Fitzgerald
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,83 MB
Release : 2015
Category : 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!
Author : Suzan Germond
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 34,96 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781402735059
Found materials are taking the craft world by storm because the creative potential is tremendous. Contemporary mosaic artists--who continue to expand the limits of construction and materials--can benefit greatly from this movement toward reuse. Even the mosaic neophytes among us can explore the myriad possibilities of these new materials with this fabulous guide. Learn everything you need to get started in the world of found art mosaics, from materials, glass, ceramics, natural materials, grouts, surfaces, sealants, safety gear, and more. The 27 projects here--including the Buttons & Pebbles Vase, Glittering Jewels Belt Buckle, and Recycled Bathtub Garden Planter--each reuse and repurpose objects differently, as the found object may be the surface, the tesserae, or both.
Author : Helen Baird
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,91 MB
Release : 2012
Category : 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 : Emma Biggs
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,58 MB
Release : 2015-01-19
Category : Mosaics
ISBN : 9781782211921
The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques shares the ancient methods for creating decorative artwork with mosaic tiles. This visual directory helps you transform your pottery, furniture, walls, and floors with fabulous creative mosaics. Learn foolproof techniques for getting colours to work together to create dynamic designs. It needn't be expensive: find out how to work with improvised mosaic tiles, such as pebbles, coloured glass, and other found materials.
Author : Susan Briscoe
Publisher : 350 Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 19,61 MB
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Quilting
ISBN : 9781782216582
Packed full of information, this book will answer all your quilting questions, help solve your dilemmas, and provide all the tips and techniques you need to make any quilting project - plus the trade secrets that will make it stand out from the crowd. Techniques are explained with step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions throughout, and are organised in the order in which you need them, from using the right tools and materials to practical finishing and embellishment methods. Learn the essentials of quilting, such as how to plan a design and chain-piece strips together, and then progress on to exciting new techniques like printing digitally onto fabrics. For those trickier areas, there are troubleshooting tips and expert advice on hand to show you how to take your quilting one step further and get neat, professional results every time. Whether you are just setting out on your quilting journey or an experienced quilter looking to improve your techniques and learn about new ones, this invaluable resource will provide the ultimate go-to guide for quilters everywhere.
Author : Elizabeth Atkins-Hood
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,13 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Handicraft
ISBN : 9781570764936
"Step into the imaginative and inventive world of mosaics with Elizabeth Atkins-Hood and Joy Bell. The authors' enthusiasm for mosaics comes through in every word as they show you how to create rich and fabulous mosaic art from tiles, glass, plates, paper, ornaments, photographs, jewellery, pebbles, polymer clay and found objects."--Publisher's description.
Author : Elaine M. Goodwin
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,34 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Mosaics
ISBN : 9781570763991
Explains the technique and history of mosaics.
Author : Leslie Dierks
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,45 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category :
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.
Author : Peter Massey
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,89 MB
Release : 2015-08-28
Category : Mosaics
ISBN : 9781782212058
"A stylish and simple guide to creating original decorative mosaics for the home. Over 80 step-by-step photographs illustrate all the basic techniques, from transferring designs and cutting tiles to colouring grout and using a mesh base. Projects include stunning panels, a mirror frame, crazy paving flower pots, a clock embellished with gold beads, and a colourful table top. An essential book for beginners to this exciting craft."--Page [4] of cover.
