Making Mosaics: Designs, Techniques & Projects - Softcover

Dierks, Leslie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402715048 ISBN 13: 9781402715044

Publisher: Sterling/Lark, 2004

Synopsis

“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.

About this title

From Booklist:

Tangible bits and pieces of our lives can be captured more or less permanently by the art of mosaics. Of greatest use to beginners here is the description and step-by-step illustrations of four different assembly processes, from pique assiette (French for "stolen plate") to the application of tesserae ("small units") to a sculptural shape. The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without much frustration; designed by professionals, each includes elaborate instructions, pattern (if appropriate), color photographs, and artists' tips (such as "less is better" when applying adhesive). Barbara Jacobs

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling/Lark
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1402715048
• ISBN 13: 9781402715044
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128