Basic Mosaics
Published on 19. February 2010
140 pages
978-0-8117-4184-2 (ISBN)
Description
Make mosaic frames, decorative panels, tabletops, shelves, switch plates, pavers, bird houses, and more. A creative way to remake and reuse household items. Includes a gallery of colorful finished pieces and details on 20 different projects.
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Language
English
Place of publication
PA
United States
Illustrations
418 Color Photos
File size
112,85 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-8117-4184-2 (9780811741842)
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Additional editions
Sherrye Landrum
Basic Mosaics: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
Book
03/2010
Stackpole Books
€24.00
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Persons
Sherrye Landrum is a shooter and freelance writer living in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Martin Webb is a mosaics specialist who lives in Charles Town, West Virginia,
Content
- Intro
- Front Matter
- Contents
- Introduction
- PART 1. Tools and Materials
- PART 2. Basic Skills
- Laying Out Your Design
- Choosing Colors for the Design
- Choosing a Grout Color
- Choosing and Preparing a Base
- Cutting Tiles
- Breaking and Shaping China
- Making Gold and Colored Glass Tiles
- Laying Out the Tiles
- The Direct Method: Applying Adhesive to the Base
- The Indirect Method: Using Contact Paper
- Grouting
- Finishing
- PART 3. Projects
- Pineapple Trivet
- Pineapple Stepping Stone
- Pink Tiles Light-Switch Plate
- Shells Light-Switch Plate
- Heart Mirror
- Beach Glass Cross
- Green Platter
- Caia's Cross Trivet
- Tree Tile Trivet or Wall Tile
- Birdhouse
- Yin-Yang
- Peace Sign
- Mirror and Shelf
- Candle Platter
- Flowerpot and Flower Stepping Stone
- River Rocks with Three Hooks
- Ukrainian (Pysanky) Egg
- Glass Votive
- Table with Beach Glass Lid
- Birdbath
- Additional Designs
- Resources
- Acknowledgments
- Other Titles in the Series
- Back Cover
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