Author : Connie Sheerin
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 17,66 MB
Release : 2002
Category : 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
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,75 MB
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : 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 : Helen Baird
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,52 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 : Jill MacKay
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,91 MB
Release : 2004-08
Category : 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
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 19,80 MB
Release : 2009-04-28
Category : 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
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 28,55 MB
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : 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 : Mara Wallach
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 33,47 MB
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0811744272
Make mosaics on any surface--mirrors, tables, chairs, picture frames, bowls, switch plate covers, wooden shoes, and more.
Author : Emma Biggs
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 42,6 MB
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : 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 : Bonnie Fitzgerald
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 36,37 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 : Leslie Dierks
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 36,86 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.
