Book Description
Offers instructions for twenty-two mosaic garden objects, including a latern, tabletop, birdbath, garden shrine, and flowerpots.
Author : Jill MacKay
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,64 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 : Becky Paton
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,94 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 : Marlene Hurley Marshall
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 13,77 MB
Release : 2000-08-31
Category : 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!
Author : Connie Sheerin
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 47,52 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 : Caroline Suter
Publisher : Aquamarine
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,97 MB
Release : 2010-06
Category : 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.
Author : Helen Baird
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,81 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 : Suzan Germond
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,64 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 : Mark Brody
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,24 MB
Release : 2015-02-21
Category : 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.
Author : Emma Biggs
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,71 MB
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : 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.
Author : Sonia King
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,93 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Design making
ISBN : 1402740611
This visually arresting volume showcases mosaics from all corners of the globe and teaches the skills needed to produce 15 beautiful pieces of your own.