Basic Mosaics: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started

by Sherrye Landrum (Editor), Martin Webb (Contribution by)

Overview

Make mosaic frames, decorative panels, tabletops, shelves, switch plates, pavers, bird houses, and moreA creative way to remake and reuse household itemsIncludes a gallery of colorful finished pieces and details on 20 different projectsMosaics made with ceramic tile, stained glass, or any number of found objects are a stylish and popular way to add a decorative flair to your home. This detailed guide for beginners presents hundreds of step-by-step photos that show exactly how to make your own mosaics. Included are instructions for planning a design, cutting and affixing tiles, mixing and applying grout, and finishing your creation. It covers both the direct and indirect methods.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811736121
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	02/19/2010
Series:	How To Basics
Pages:	129
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

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,