Mosaics: Innovative, Creative Ideas and Designs Using the Latest Techniques

Description: Mosaics: Innovative, Creative Ideas and Designs Using the Latest Techniques 2011 Paperback Product Information:Step into the imaginative and inventive world of mosaics with authors Liz Atkins-Hood and Joy Bell. This truly inspirational book will fire up your creative spirit. Mosaic art is perhaps the ultimate in recycling, where you can turn "scraps" and "junk" into rich and beautiful works of art. This book shows readers how to look for and adapt ideas and designs from the world around them through paper, ornaments, photographs, fabric, paintings, jewelry, glass, tiles, pebbles, polymer clay and found objects to create fabulous mosaics. The enthusiasm for their craft comes through in every word, as Liz and Joy take you through the design stage and gathering materials to step-by-step instructions using the latest techniques, including the revolutionary glass and tile saw, which brings the "curve" to mosaics. And there are also lots of tips to guide the novice through the technical aspects of gluing and grouting. After reading this book you will be itching to get started, and will be ableto produce beautiful and lasting artworks.Using materials otherwise deemed as scraps or junk, this handbook shows mosaic artists how to incorporate such items into rich and beautiful works of art. Crafters of all levels will learn to look for and adapt ideas and designs from such sources as ornaments, photographs, fabric, paintings, jewelry, pebbles, polymer clay, and found objects to create outstanding pieces. From the design and material-gathering stages to instructions that employ the latest techniques and innovations, including the revolutionary glass and tile saw that allows curves in mosaic work, this handbook inspires and motivates artists to create beautiful and lasting artwork. About the Author Elizabeth Atkins-Hood is a mosaic and decoupage artist who works with unique glass. Elizabeth Joy Bell is a mosaic artist who previously owned a gallery and an antique store. She annually attends the Society of American Mosaic Artists' conference. Shipping & Handling: We ship orders within 1-5 business day of receiving payment. Domestic Shipping USPS Media Mail. For international shipments - We are part of the eBay Global Shipping Program. Please make sure to provide the correct shipping address during checkout as the address cannot be changed after checkout. We are not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. If an item cannot be delivered by our shipping service due to address issues your purchase will need to be cancelled and resubmitted with alternate information.

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