Plaster Mosaics

. She is also the author of The Art of Handmade Tile. She has written articles for national magazines and is a member of the Society of Craft Designers. Kristin Peck and her husband design and create handmade tiles for their company, Blackwater Tile

it's okay has some neat ideas, think I still would prefer to do regular mosaics but may try some of these ideas on some things just to see how it works out.. joan a donnelly said Plaster Mosaics. This book offers a quick, inexpensive way of upgrading everyday items along with creating new art pieces. Very good photos and instructions. I would recommend it to anyone, appeals to the crafty person or artist.. gojobooks said Pretty Projects but Lacks a Little. This is a colorful and informative book for the plaster artist. However, I was looking for a little more information on tools and possible electric tools that could shortcut some of the labor in creating in this method.

About the Author Kristin Peck and her husband design and create handmade tiles for their company, Blackwater Tile. She has written articles for national magazines and is a member of the Society of Craft Designers. She is also the author of The Art of Handmade Tile.

The designs are then transferred to the medium and carved with a simple wire tool. Bring the beauty and elegance of ancient mosaics into the modern world - a place where anyone can create them. The materials are few and the cost is slim, but the result is spectacular. Projects include a serving tray, cabinet, door hanger, flowerpot and chalkboard.. Learn how in this exciting reference that teaches even beginners to utilize common plaster compound techniques to create 15 mosaic works of art that will fool all but the most discerning eye. Simple techniques are used to apply the plast