Beginner's Guide to Mosaic
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About the Book

Now in a new edition, this stylish and simple guide shows how to create colourful, original designs, and it includes over 80 step-by-step photographs and a selection of stunning finished pieces. Eight innovative easy-to-follow projects show the beginner how to create a range of mosaics, from a colourful table top and crazy-paving flower pots to a beautiful clock embellished with beads and stunning bathroom panels. Each project is accompanied by a design template, and clear step-by-step photographs. A selection of striking mosaic items are included to inspire readers to create their own original decorative objects, three dimensional forms and panels. This book offers a rich source of practical advice and inspiration - and all the information you need to get started!

About the Author :
About Alison: Alison studied at Leeds University and went on to work as a designer in the textile industry and lecturer in surface pattern. She now designs and makes mosaic for Zantium and manages the craft courses programme at Zantium Studios. About Peter: Graduating from London’s Royal College of Art in 1994, Peter worked originally as an illustrator specialising in children’s books and wildlife subjects. Clients included Ladybird Books Dorling Kindersley and the Natural History Museum in London. He now works as a mosaic and mural artist for Zantium and teaches the mosaic courses at Zantium Studios.

Review :
Though the roots of mosaic stretch back to ancient times, it’s a thoroughly contemporary form of decorative art often seen in public spaces. This guide provides a concise introduction to mosaic, with a focus on decorative items and embellishments for the home. With the exception of specialty tiles and grout, most of the supplies used for mosaic making can be purchased at hardware stores, making mosaic an easy craft for beginners. The projects range from simple configurations of square tiles in Aztec and Persian-style patterns to more complex pieces requiring tile cutting and curved shapes. The directions are easy to follow and feature plenty of full-color photos, and once the basics are mastered, it’s easy to adapt the process to create custom designs. VERDICT This beginners’ guide will appeal to crafters as well as readers with an interest in home improvement and interior design. This book may say it's a beginner's guide but I would personally say that the projects are good enough for anyone that wants to make the mosaic designs. The book starts with the history of mosaic's and then asks you can join by making the eight projects in the book. The book also invites you to use the techniques to create your own mosaic's with your own designs. You learn all about the different materials you can use and the tools you will need. You will need a number of tools before you can start making mosaic's but once you have the tools you can then use them on all of your projects. Each projects is broken down into steps. Each of these steps include a picture to show you what you should be doing. The instructions and the pictures are clear and easy to understand. There are little notes throughout the book which can help you on each of the projects. The colours used are ideal for each of the projects but you can always amend them to your own tastes or decor. At the start of each project you have a full list of all the materials you will need. They also include notes where you might be able to get some of the materials easier. I will be making a number of the projects from the book, infact I really like all of the projects. An ideal book for a beginner but also good for someone who wants help making beautiful mosaics.   For the full review and pictures: www.crochetaddictuk.com


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781782212058
  • Publisher: Search Press Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Search Press Ltd
  • Height: 260 mm
  • No of Pages: 48
  • Width: 204 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1782212051
  • Publisher Date: 08 Jul 2015
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Search Press Classics


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