Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #500128 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

From Booklist
The idea of making a mosaic is akin to staring at a just-completed 500-piece puzzle. It's great to look at, but who'd want to tackle a project like that? Crafter Donnelly answers the question by streamlining certain processes: eliminating cutting and nipping glass, offering easy-to-follow patterns, and sharing self-grouting procedures. Much of the book is devoted to ensuring beginners' comfort; she starts with a picture and list of tools, then details every material and step involved, along with tips and hints, such as waiting 48 hours before removing the mosaic from the mold or sanding off sharp edges after smashing crockery and pottery. Of course, color photographs, directions, and templates are all-inclusive--and ready for anyone to copy. Barbara Jacobs
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About the Author
Sarah Donnelly has worked in the art arena for many years as a graphic design production artist, AV producer and painter. In addition to creating her own line of glittering handmade boxes, frames and birdhouses, she is currently developing products and designs for craft manufacturers. She lives in Seattle, Washington.