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Introducing a new series that begins where the bestselling For the First Time® series leaves off and provides more experienced crafters with the tools to take their art into the stratosphere. Mosaicists will rejoice when they discover that the first volume is dedicated to their craft. It will empower them to create fabulous decorative items, teach them how to design on different-shaped surfaces, and explain how to select pieces that produce rich texture and gorgeous visual effects. Among the beautiful methods they can use to create remarkable projects are shellwork and picassiette, or mosaics made from chipped pieces of china. It won’t take long to learn how to make the Silver Platter, Boudoir Mirror, Blue Transferware Backsplash, Patio Table, Memory Box, Lamp, and much more.
Series: Beyond the Basics (Sterling Publishing)
Hardcover: 132 pages
Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (December 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402709366
ISBN-13: 978-1402709364
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.2 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,679,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Mosaic #100 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Mosaics #983 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Pottery & Ceramics
I love this book! It contains many gorgeous pique assiette (recycled broken china) projects, as well as some using seashells. Best of all, the projects are beautiful but not overwhelming (i.e., a beginner should be able to master them), and they shouldn't take anywhere near as much time or money as most projects would, yet you'd be proud to give or display them.
Beyond The Basics Mosaics presents more than 30 eye-catching mosaic projects best suited for intermediate-level crafters, but also accessible to beginners. From picassiete (break up old china and create motifs to add beauty to tables, walls, kitchen counters and more) to shard art (a free-form style that can incorporate almost anything into images) to shellwork (a distinct skill that can add splendor to box lids, picture frames and more), Beyond The Basics Mosaics describes techniques with explicit instructions, full-color photographs, tips on coloration, design and array, and much more. An excellent resource for crafting beautiful and memorable treasures, whether to decorate one's home or present as gifts.
Nice book for those of us who love to do mosaics. Sometimes I need just a little more help being creative. The projects are ones that you have been looking for the instructions for. The book has great photographs and lots of ideas on where to get your treasures to mosaic. I really look for classy things and different things to embelish with mosaics and this book gets to the meat of what you need to accomplish your project. Sometimes I have the ideas but I'm not quite sure what it will really look like before I start. This book gets you ready to enjoy the projects that you make. It also helps you to personalize that project you created to be a fine gift your friends and family will treasure.
This book is very inspirational for those who have already done mosaics. It focuses more on the use of plates and seashells rather than stained glass and mosaic tiles. I really appreciated the author's informative text and pictures. I have read many of the mosaics books offers, and I keep coming back to this one for inspiration.Half of the book is dedicated to generous use of seashells, so those of us in land-locked states may not be able to play along.
I love this book! It is so inspiring. It is my favourite, and I have lots. I have it as a coffee table book so I can enjoy it often. I have done mosaics for 5 yrs. but none in her style of using the entire plate as the design. I just use the rim. However, when I get a set of dishes with great designs in the middle as well as the edge I will make a table. Get this book - it is so beautiful!
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