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Mosaics are enjoying a resurgence, and this handsome book shows beginners how easy-and quick-it is to transform everyday items into functional objects of surprising style, simply by covering them with broken pottery, glass, tiles, and even pebbles. Large step-by step color photographs, simple techniques, and 18 great-looking projects will help crafters create stunning results. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Series: Weekend Crafter
Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579900038
ISBN-13: 978-1579900038
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #2,008,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #30 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Mosaic #120 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Mosaics #684 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Glass & Glassware
I have had this book for about 2 years now (from UK)& since my first attempts at mosaic, have found it invaluable. The author gives clear & full instructions from start to finish on all of the projects, which are well illustrated in phototgraphic sequences. Other mosaic books like this seem to be in the same format but lacking such clear instructions which a beginner would have no problems with. I would recommend it to total beginners & more experienced mosaicists alike, perhaps even to someone with an artistic mind who has never considered mosaic would be inspired by this book. Mosaic is becoming ever more popular & this book will allow anyone to create their own designs at home at a fraction of the cost of a professional (& much more satisfying !) I don't think you'll be disappointed............. Have fun !
I got this book for my birthday nearly three years ago. I was so inspired I wanted to do everything in it. I love it. It is fabulous for the beginner with step by step instructions and great photos. And the best part is that it is so simple. Once you've tracked down the tiles, etc - hard to find in New Zealand, it took me two years. And you don't need all the fancy tools the book give handy hints to get around without them. The book features not only the authors work so it appeals to many tastes. This isn't just a great starter it's good even when you know what you're doing - you can refer back to it all the time or just look at if for insipration. Another book by Martin Cheek, MAKING MOSAICS - with a fish on the front is great too. It also has step by step details and more great photos of more great projects. Get them both it's worth it.
Martin Cheek is the finest mosaicist on the planet, and his books are a testament to that. (Professional mosaicists will especially love this book because the materials lists are so daunting that beginners are likely to shy away from the craft!) Cheek's work is an inspiration for the already-are and elegant poetry for the wanna-be mosaicists.
The projects developed in this book, are not always just taking 2 days, but they can be achieved through out a week, taking into account times of drying and then grouting. It is not for a person that is just starting the very first first projects, but they are quite feasible. I would recommend the book, for new ideas, and some useful projects. I would have loved to see a bit more of explanations about how to make them, the explanations are well, in general, but they lack of details. I am happy with the book, as the language is very comprehensible and the illustrations are also good enough. A book to add to any mosaic student's library.
Not knowing where to start with a mosaic project I thought this book would be a good introduction to this craft. I was right and am on my way to a new hobby. Strongly recommend !
I really liked this book as it was filled with simple, yet easily followed ideas. There's always room to insert your own ideas as well. I would recommend this book to all who like to take a basic idea and run with it! I'm a novice at mosaic work, but the designs in this book are easily adaptable to my level.
The fish on the cover is one of my favorite mosaic fish. And frankly if you follow the instructions in the book relatively easy to do. This is another of the books that I had years ago.... lent and lost and now bought again. Copied the cover and put it on my thin set mortar tub....... the Fish is inspiring! The book is very good too.
Explains the basic and gets you on your way. The projects are pretty tasteful also. I would recommend it, it's a keeper.
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