This title features 25 exciting projects to create, using glass,
tiles and marble. The ancient art of mosaic-making celebrated in
inspirational designs and practical projects. It offers complete
step-by-step instructions for 25 original and innovative mosaic
projects. It features a gallery of inspirational examples of the
finest mosaics from contemporary artists. It is a comprehensive
guide - from getting started to advanced designs - with everything
you need to know about materials, tools, adhesives and how to use
them, and all the techniques you will need. It is the definitive
modern approach to a traditional craft. It is a fascinating
approach to mosaics, shown in over 300 specially commissioned
photographs, which clearly illustrate each stage. Mosaic-making is
a classic art that uses marble, vitreous glass and smalti. As well
as using traditional materials, mosaics can be made with crockery,
tiles, mirrored glass and metal. It is this versatility, as well as
its decorative qualities, which makes the craft so appealing. The
principles of mosaic-making are easy to master, and this book gives
practical advice on all the basic techniques. A comprehensive
introduction details all the materials you will need to produce
exquisite mosaics, from the traditional to the contemporary,
including expert advice on adhesives and tools. There are 25
exciting projects to create, including stylish and functional
objects as diverse as a patterned firescreen, an abstract table
top, an Aztec-style trinket box, a Roman-influenced urn, and many
other original decorative accessories. With innovative projects and
instructional photography, this volume is both a visual source book
and practical reference guide to an exciting craft.
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