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Mosaic Techniques & Traditions: Projects & Designs from Around the World 19 reviews Sonia King
Sterling, 2006
Outstanding and Comprehensive
+ A great book for reference and practical use. + Mosaic Techniques and Traditions + Great book by a great mosaic artist + Detallado y muchos tips para principiantes y experimentados
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The Art of Decorative Mosaics (The Art of Crafts) 3 reviews Elaine M. Goodwin
Crowood Press, 1999
Art of Mosaics
+ Art of Mosaics + Informative, rich in text and pictures
One of the most beautiful and inspirational books on Mosaics. I own all books published by E. Goodwin and can't wait for her to publish more. She is one of the best mosaic artists around.
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Mosaic Table Art 1 review Carolyn Kyle
CKE Publications, 2000
Mosaic Table
I bougth this book to my job, here in Brazil. Its wonderfull, I have made two tables and I sold them in the same day !!!!
It showed me step by step how to do, how to cut the tiles ( in a larger pieces)), it encourage me to make more tables.
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Classic Mosaic: Designs & Projects Inspired by 6,000 Years of Mosaic Art 10 reviews Elaine M. Goodwin
Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2000
Best Mosaic book I have
+ A Grand Mosaic Book + Five stars for illustrations and projects; not "how-to" book
This book is beautiful. Though, I definitely do not recommend this for beginners or for someone who wants step by step instructions. This book shows her taking some inspiration from ancient mosaics and then altering them for her own use. I have also done the same E.g. the front cover shows the ...
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Mosaics: Prairie Art Glass Patterns Dennis J. Casey
Prairie Designs of California, 1999
This is a book of full size mosaic patterns designed for 8" x 8" and 16" x 16" standard molds. The designs are taken from windows and lamps designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Encyclopedia Of Mosaic Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Directory, With An Inspirational Gallery Of Finished ... 20 reviews Emma Biggs
Running Press, 1996
Best Basic Mosaic Manual
+ Overwhelming with ideas + Great Technique Book + Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques review
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Mediterranean Mosaic Designs (International Design Library) 4 reviews Anita Benarde
Stemmer House Publishers, 1984
Handy tool for the sixth grade art and history teacher
I have used the various designs out of this book for years in my sixth grade classroom. We use them to construct paper mosaics during either our Classical Greece or Roman Empire units. The book could be larger and the patterns are difficult for children to enlarge. If more of the patterns ...
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The Art of Mosaic Design: A Collection of Contemporary Artists 16 reviews Joann Locktov, Leslie Plummer Clagett
Rockport Publishers, 2002
The in-mosaics
+ An inspiring collection + NOT Cutesy! + WONDERFUL, COFFETABLE BOOK! + A stunningly impressive, full-color artbook
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Lily Chin's Mosaic Magic (Leisure Arts #4229) 1 review Lily Chin; Leisure Arts
Leisure Arts, Inc, 2006
Hours of crochet fun
Ever look at the knitted afghans and wish you knew how to knit so you could make one like that? Ms. Chin provides a crochet method that gives the look of knitting to crochet work. I don't even know where to start there are so many wonderful designs to choose from. Afghans, of course, then there ...
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The Art of Mosaics: A Guide to the History, Materials, Equipment and Techniques 5 reviews Joaquim Chavarria
Watson-Guptill, 1999
One of the best books
+ Not for the timid, but highly informative + packed full of information
It's not for an amateur craftsman (artist). If you want to get into this highly profitable and highly competitive ancient art of mosaics this book is for you. But this art resemble very much masonary.
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Better Homes & Gardens - Mosaics Made Easy (Leisure Arts #1938) (Creative Collection)
Leisure Arts, 2000
Broken objects can become born-again masterpieces! Turn bits and pieces of broken dishes, glass, and tile into the art of mosaics! It's easy - and anything that adheres to the surface can be a part of your mosaic sculpture. Includes paper mosaic.
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Art of Mosaic: Contemporary Ideas for Decorating Walls, Floors and Accessories in the Home and Garden Caroline Suter
Aquamarine, 2001
This lavish book is devoted to exploring the design potential of mosaics.
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Mosaic Sourcebook Doreen Mastandrea, Joann Locktov
Thunder Bay Press (CA), 2004
The Mosaic Sourcebook will delight and instruct mosaic enthusiasts. This beautiful volume features the distinctive and wide-ranging works of 42 top international artists such as Erin Adams, Lucio Orsoni, Beryl Solla, and Laura Bradley. Featured creations are both functional and purely decorative-from glass to marble, teapots to subway murals. The book includes 17 exciting new projects and covers ...
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Brilliant Stained Glass Mosaics Danielle Fernandez
North Light Books, 2002
Brilliant Stained Glass Mosaics combines two popular crafts into one exciting new art form. While most traditional opaque mosaics can be attractive and fun, they lack the creativity and excitement provided by the addition of stained glass. Glass-on-glass mosaic projects come to life because they can be illuminated by candle, incandescent or natural light. This book illustrated simple mosaic ...
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The Complete Mosaic Handbook: Projects, Techniques, Designs 4 reviews Sarah Kelly
Firefly Books, 2004
Excellent allrounder
+ The best beginner book. + I wanted this book
This is an excellent book which has a variety of projects that are sorted into difficulty, cost and time levels. THese useful categories help you to decide how you will proceed with projects. The how to parts are easy to follow and the pictures are beautiful. OVerall this is a great book for the ...
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The Human Form in Mosaic Elaine M. Goodwin
Crowood Press, 2007
"The Human Form in Mosaic" is an original and revelatory exploration in the hands of an accomplished artist and author, using the human form as a means to introduce the reader to the technique of mosaic-making. The author guides the reader through the step-by-step process of individually cutting and placing 'tesserae' - the small pieces of marble, gold, glass and ceramic that go to make up ...
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Found Art Mosaics 6 reviews Suzan Germond
Sterling, 2007
Excellent
+ Nice projects + A book for all ages + fresh take on mosaics
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The Art of Pebble Mosaics 5 reviews Maggy Howarth
Search Press, 1994
Well done
+ To the point + A True Work of Art + The Art of Pebble Mosiacs: Creative Designs and Techniques for Paths and Patios + something new and interesting
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Mosaic Art: Design & Inspiration Martin Cheek
New Holland, 2004
A master of mosaics discusses the techniques needed to achieve artistry in the craft, as well as the process of finding creative inspiration. One hundred fifty color photographs of some of the most magnificent examples of the art accompany the illuminating text, showcasing a breathtaking assortment of wall plaques and murals, such one-of-a-kind furniture as the extraordinary Nautilus Shell and ...
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Turquoise Mosaics from Mexico Colin McEwan, Andrew Middleton, ...
Duke University Press, 2007
The nine turquoise mosaics from Mexico are some the most striking pieces in the collections of the British Museum. Among the few surviving such artifacts, these exquisite objects include two masks, a shield, a knife, a helmet, a double-headed serpent, a mosaic on a human skull, a jaguar, and an animal head. They all originate from the Mixtec and Aztec civilizations first encountered by Europeans ...
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