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Mosaic Magic offers 15 stylish and practical mosaic projects for the home and garden along with project variations, additional ideas and a comprehensive section on materials and techniques. Whether the reader is a beginner or looking to improve their current skills, this book explores the craft of mosaics, using historic mosaic ideas and inspiration as the basis for chic, contemporary designs. Clear step-by-step instructions make the projects achievable for everyone regardless of skill level or available crafting time.

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The Mosaic Idea Book
Natascha Dean
$6.18

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I bought the book as a beginner looking for the basics of how to get started. While the book has that info, its emphasis is on specific animal and plant design, borders, symbols, etc. Heavy on the animals.

While this isn't the main book I consult in mosaic-making (I like Leslie Dierk's book), I will definitely keep this as a reference.

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Easy Mosaics for Your Home and Garden
Sarah Donnelly
$4.90

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Crafters, artists, gardeners, home decorators and parents looking for easy and attractive projects are sure to love this collection of stylish and sophisticated mosaic designs that are surprisingly easy to make. From stepping stones and planters to wall plaques and sundials, readers will find all the guidance they need to jump right in and begin creating. There's no glass to cut and no messy grouting. Readers simply mix pour and embed. From unusual garden critters to classic architectural themes and geometrical designs, this guide features a range of attractive patterns that will complement all types of styles and home decor. Projects require only inexpensive and accessible materials, such as pebbles, stones, shells, tiles and pre-cut glass chips, and readers can complete most designs in two hours or less.

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Found Art Mosaics
Suzan Germond
$14.41

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Found materials are taking the craft world by storm because the creative potential is tremendous. Contemporary mosaic artists—who continue to expand the limits of construction and materials—can benefit greatly from this movement toward reuse. Even the mosaic neophytes among us can explore the myriad possibilities of these new materials with this fabulous guide. Learn everything you need to get started in the world of found art mosaics, from materials, glass, ceramics, natural materials, grouts, surfaces, sealants, safety gear, and more. The 27 projects here—including the Buttons & Pebbles Vase, Glittering Jewels Belt Buckle, and Recycled Bathtub Garden Planter—each reuse and repurpose objects differently, as the found object may be the surface, the tesserae, or both.

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Making Mosaics (Step-by-Step Crafts)
Martin Cheek
$10.53

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A complete mosaic course in one book! Making Mosaics offers both the "basics" of the craft, as well as 15 attractive projects to create. The "Getting Started" section clearly outlines the materials and tools used in the projects, including vitreous glass and unglazed ceramic tiles, as well as how-to techniques for nipping tiles, prepping surfaces, laying tile and grouting. The 15 projects were designed to offer variety in style, materials, and skill level.

Projects include: plaques, planters, tea trays, trivets, trinket boxes and more. Simple step-by-step instructions and large how-to photos ensure a crafter's success. Within each project, important details are shown with close-up photos for added clarity. Artist's tips provide professional guidance and alternative design ideas for most projects.

Highlights:

Mosaic is an art form that can be enjoyed by the beginner as well as the serious professional.
Projects appeal to all levels of ability, including easy starter pieces for those just learning the craft.
Contains large step-by-step photos with added close-up shots of detailed techniques.
Contains inspirational photos with alternative designs. Includes pattern templates for most projects.
Includes a source list for products & supplies.

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The Mosaic of Christian Belief: Twenty Centuries of Unity & Diversity
Roger E. Olson
$20.00

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An ECPA 2003 Gold Medallion Finalist!The story of Christian theology has often been divisive and disjointed. Providing this companion volume to his earlier work The Story of Christian Theology, Roger E. Olson thematically traces the contours of Christian belief down through the ages, revealing a pattern of both unity and diversity. He finds a consensus of teaching that is both unitive and able to incorporate a faithful diversity when not forced into the molds of false either-or alternatives. The mosaic that emerges from Olson's work displays a mediating evangelical theology that is nonspeculative and irenic in spirit and tone. Specifically written with the nonspecialist in mind, Olson has masterfully sketched out the contours of Christian faith with simplicity while avoiding oversimplification.

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Making Mosaics: Designs, Techniques & Projects
Leslie Dierks
$3.80

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“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 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.

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The Human Mosaic
Patricia L. Price
$69.49

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The new edition of the bestselling human geography text enhances its unique thematic approach with new chapters, expanded coverage and pedagogy, a stronger art program, and new integrated media and supplements.

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The Complete Mosaic Handbook: Projects, Techniques, Designs
Sarah Kelly
$20.23

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A comprehensive guide to mosaic techniques and design.

Mosaics enhance everyday objects, revive decors and can be long-lasting works of art. Versatile, strong and wonderfully expressive, one of the appeals of mosaic is its ability to defy time.

The Complete Mosaic Handbook is a comprehensive guide to basic and advanced techniques and design of mosaic art. The book includes step-by-step instructions for thirty practical projects for mosaic artists at every level of experience. Each project is conveniently rated by cost, time and difficulty.

Projects range from the simple to the sophisticated and include:

Place mats and coasters
Beaded picture frame
Outdoor planter
Garden path
Fruit platter
Portrait
Jewelry box
Glass vase
House numbers

The projects employ a wide variety of materials from traditional tile, glass and stone to found objects. The text is concise and jargon-free with full color photographs explaining each step. Valuable advice includes tricks of the trade and design tips for avoiding common mistakes.

Also featured is an extensive gallery of mosaic art styles throughout history: Ancient Greece, Byzantium, Renaissance, then on to contemporary styles such as Arts and Crafts.

Easy-to-follow, foolproof and beautifully illustrated, The Complete Mosaic Handbook is as inspiring as it is instructive.

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Mosaics Piece by Piece
Catherine Massey
$2.50

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Crafting with mosaics is a hugely popular current trend.

Comprehensive materials, tools and techniques section provides a thorough introduction to mosaics.

Projects graded according to difficulty allowing crafters of all ability to choose projects with confidence.

This book covers all the tools, materials and techniques needed to create stunning mosaics and provides over 100 inspirational projects for you to create. The workshop section of the book features over 30 projects that enable readers to put techniques into practice immediately. The idea pool section features over 70 projects, both large and small, that allowing readers to combine everything learned in the workshop section effectively. Clear and simple step-by-step photography and text ensure beautiful results.