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Making Mosaics: Designs, Techniques & Projects
Making Mosaics Designs Techniques Projects Author:Leslie Dierks “Of greatest use to beginners. The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without...frustration.”—Booklist — “You’ll never look at a shard of glass in the same way again.”—Glass Craftsman — Innovative techniques, in tandem with striking and original designs, will make ... more »you revel in the creative pleasure of fashioning beautiful mosaics. An overview covers four basic mosaic methods: pique assiette, which uses fragments from plates, mugs, and pictures; direct (just lay it down and glue); indirect, where the work is done on a temporary surface before being cemented; and three dimensional applications. Magically transform everyday objects into art by replacing a standard kitchen counter with one covered in fragments of stone, glass, and pottery, or turning a simple lamp into a finely crafted sculpture. For additional inspiration, 50 artists provide invaluable hints and tricks of the trade.« less