Download or read book Found Art Mosaics written by Suzan Germond and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Making Mosaics with Found Objects written by Mara Wallach and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make mosaics on any surface--mirrors, tables, chairs, picture frames, bowls, switch plate covers, wooden shoes, and more.
Download or read book Mosaic Art and Style written by JoAnn Locktov and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Making Mosaics written by Leslie Dierks and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Of greatest use to beginners. The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without...frustration.”—Booklist “You’ll never look at a shard of glass in the same way again.”—Glass Craftsman Innovative techniques, in tandem with striking and original designs, will make you revel in the creative pleasure of fashioning beautiful mosaics. An overview covers four basic mosaic methods: pique assiette, which uses fragments from plates, mugs, and pictures; direct (just lay it down and glue); indirect, where the work is done on a temporary surface before being cemented; and three dimensional applications. Magically transform everyday objects into art by replacing a standard kitchen counter with one covered in fragments of stone, glass, and pottery, or turning a simple lamp into a finely crafted sculpture. For additional inspiration, 50 artists provide invaluable hints and tricks of the trade.
Download or read book Mosaic Techniques Traditions written by Sonia King and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Art of Mosaic Design written by JoAnn Locktov and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not a step-by-step guide or a how-to book, but merely a collection of photographs, documenting the work of 42 international mosaic artists, designed to inspire. There are a wide range of projects including commercial, home decor and outlets for creative impulses.
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Mosaics written by Alison Hepburn and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use brilliantly colored, beautiful tiles to craft stunning mosaic projects--even if you've never tried this age-old technique before. Sixteen creative projects, arranged in order of increasing difficulty, enable you to learn the various techniques and methods of working. Start by making a trivet using standard size tiles in a limited palette, and when you are ready to try cutting tiles, work on an eye-catching picture frame. Experiment with the "reverse method" while making a table top, and incorporate found objects into a flying bird design. The final projects in the collection focus on techniques that seem complicated but are actually simple, such as casting a slab for a garden and making waterproof items like a birdbath. All the necessary information is fully explained, including choosing tiles, surfaces, and adhesives cutting tiles, applying glue, the direct and reverse methods of mosaic, casting, grouting, laying tiles, and cleaning and finishing.
Download or read book Mixed Media Mosaics written by Laurie Mika and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-05-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine beautiful mosaic pieces with tiles that you easily create yourself! Mixed-Media Mosaics offers a fresh, new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay, you control the size, shape, color and even the texture, resulting in beautiful finished pieces that include tabletops, boxes, jewelry and shrines. In addition to learning traditional tiling techniques such as working with grout and cutting glass tile, you'll also explore creative options for personalizing tiles: • Discover the magic of mica powders and the regal look they can give to mosaics • Learn quick and easy ways of adding paint to handcrafted and commercial tile • See how easy it is to create molds and cast your own relief tiles • Find ways to add personal meaning to your work with the addition of text tiles • Experiment with the addition of beads, jewelry and other embellishments by embedding them right into the tile! Whether you'd like to complete a mosaic tabletop for your patio, a jewelry box as a special gift, or simply experiment with jewelry, you'll find the inspiration you seek in Mixed-Media Mosaics. Start creating your custom mosaic pieces today.
Download or read book Making Bits and Pieces Mosaics written by Marlene Hurley Marshall and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2000-08-31 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Classic Mosaic written by Elaine M. Goodwin and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates traditional mosaic patterns and techniques with instructions for sixteen projects inspired by historical sources, covering materials, equipment, cutting, grouting, and sealing.
Download or read book Mosaics with Rosano a Beginner s Guide to Creating Artful Mosaics written by Aureleo Rosano and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-11-23 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginning yet thorough mosaic course with master mosaic artist Aureleo Rosano of Tucson, Arizona. Lessons and explanations about glass, grout, surfaces and techniques, with a bit of history and some cultural moments. Full color photos and demonstrations throughout.
Download or read book Stained Glass Mosaics written by Sigalit Eshet and published by . This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will teach you how to work with different types of glass. It contains an assortment of projects with step-by-step descriptions and images enabling you to create unique and original mosaics. The book is intended for beginners or anyone interested in experimenting with glass mosaics.
Download or read book Mosaics written by Elizabeth Atkins-Hood and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book Making Mosaics written by Martin Cheek and published by Creative Publishing Int'l. This book was released on 2000 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives step-by-step instructions for fifteen projects as well as materials and techniques.
Download or read book Mosaic Art written by Martin Cheek and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated throughout with examples of his own work, the text explains the different elements to be considered when conceiving a new design as well as examining sources of inspiration and the materials involved. Many large indoor and outdoor pieces - for walls and floors are included.
Download or read book Mosaics written by Verdiano Marzi and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosaics have been a part of our environment for thousands of years. This book describes the tools, materials and methods involved, giving us the means to unleash our creativity and play with light, colour, shape and contrast to create stunning mosaics, including a table top, a modern-day frieze, a wall lamp and a fabulous bird sculpture.
Download or read book Mosaics written by Elizabeth Baur and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosaics: Outside the Box is both a practical and inspirational guide to making mosaics. Including instructions for designing and making your own creations, this highly illustrated and interesting text covers a range of techniques for both the novice and the more experienced artist to follow. Instructions show you how to create your own mosaics out of various materials including paper, ornaments, photos, fabric, paint, jewelery, glass, tiles, pebbles and moulded Duket. Complete with handy tips about the technical side of mosaic-making including gluing and grouting, this book is your complete handbook of how to get started in this creative and exciting medium.
