Easy Mosaics for Your Home and Garden

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 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. 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. Readers simply mix pour and embed. 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.. There's no glass to cut and no messy grouting

Sarah Donnelly has worked in the art arena for many years as a graphic design production artist, AV producer and painter. She lives in Seattle, Washington. . In addition to creating her own line of glittering handmade boxes, frames and birdhouses, she is currently developing products and designs for c

There are good tips in this book. There are good tips in this book, and it is a great way to get started in mosaics. My only gripe is that the author uses kits instead of making molds. The designs are her own and the instructions are clear and easy to understand. This is an ideal book for those who want to get started and be successful without too much risk.. "Informative, easy read" according to Jay. Easy Mosaics is just like the title, great project ideas for the gardener/artist. Nice photos & great information! I would recommend it for beginning mosaic artists.. Paul Schaafsma said Lots of idea. Good Book for ideas. Making things using all types of glass. Have not made any thing but looking forward to doing so.

Of course, color photographs, directions, and templates are all-inclusive--and ready for anyone to copy. 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. Barbara JacobsCopyright © American Library Association. From Booklist The idea of making a mosaic is akin to staring at a ju