Mosaic Techniques Book

This book is the essential guide for anyone who wishes to make their own mosaics and aspires to producing works of excellent quality and durability. The core of the book is an A to Z of mosaic techniques which shows you the many options you can choose from when you start mosaic-making. Whether you want a patio table covered with bright and exuberant broken crockery, or you prefer a more classical Roman-style marble border for your bathroom, the different techniques are all illustrated with specially commissioned step-by-step photographs and explanatory captions. The benefits or difficulties of each technique are explained and you are referred across to alternative techniques so that you can make an informed decision on how to proceed. Covering techniques from andamenti, borders and cutting tiles, to repeat patterns, taking templates and three-dimensional surfaces, this book is the most comprehensive guide available on the subject of mosaic-making. Concluding with a Gallery section exhibiting the finest examples of contemporary mosaics, Mosaic Techniques will provide you with all the technical know-how and artistic inspiration you need.Read More