Mosaic Craft
20 Original projects for the home
Published on 7. July 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-84340-634-1 (ISBN)
Description
Mosaics can transform the most primitive motifs into works of art. With Mosaic Craft, learn how a basic understanding of the techniques (and a little imagination) will help you create brilliant and beautiful projects for your home.
This book begins with information on the tools you will need, and then covers all the basic techniques, with clear instructions and step-by-step photographs. The project section has 20 glorious designs that build in complexity as you progress in skill, from easy items that can be made in a few hours to more complex projects, taking a couple of days. Also included is a gallery of Martin's own work, which is designed to inspire. Discover the joys of creating tiled art with this complete guide to the art of mosaic crafting.
This book begins with information on the tools you will need, and then covers all the basic techniques, with clear instructions and step-by-step photographs. The project section has 20 glorious designs that build in complexity as you progress in skill, from easy items that can be made in a few hours to more complex projects, taking a couple of days. Also included is a gallery of Martin's own work, which is designed to inspire. Discover the joys of creating tiled art with this complete guide to the art of mosaic crafting.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Illustrations
300 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
556 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84340-634-1 (9781843406341)
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Person
Martin Cheek graduated in Graphic Design from Exeter College of Art & Design. He has worked full time as a mosaic artist since 1985 and written four previous project books on mosaics as well as contributing to numerous magazine articles. He also teaches the craft of mosaic, both in Britain and other countries around the world. He lives in Ramsgate, Kent.