Beginner's Guide to Mosaics
After a page or two on mosaics' history and famous practitioners (e.g., Chagall, Gaudi, and Picasso), this English artist sets the stage for beginners by fully investigating the materials and tools needed for this craft, then showcasing most of the techniques--including cutting, applying adhesive, casting, grouting--in step-by-step photographic format. The 16 projects are graduated in terms of difficulty, from easy to complicated; all are geared to novices, with a fine sensibility to good contemporary design. Among the more intriguing projects, all of which feature good instructions and color photography, are a geometric sun catcher, plant pot with ladybugs, and an elephant panel. Unfortunately, the supplier list, at the end, is restricted to British firms. Templates and glossary appended.Barbara JacobsCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.