Mosaic Renaissance: Reviving Classic Tile Art With Millefiori
Laurel Skye, "Mosaic Renaissance: Reviving Classic Tile Art With Millefiori"
English | ISBN: 1600611982 | November 13, 2009 | EPUB | 128 pages | 17.79 MB
English | ISBN: 1600611982 | November 13, 2009 | EPUB | 128 pages | 17.79 MB
Revive your love of mosaics!
Inside Mosaic Renaissance discover a treasure trove of rich, inspiring patterns and intriguing mosaic projects that incorporate handcrafted Italian glass known as millefiori.
After learning essential mosaic techniques–like cutting tiles and mixing a batch of grout - get inspired by a collection of beautiful millefiori patterns you can use in your own mosaic art. Then try ten illustrated mosaic projects ranging from the practical (a basic trivet, a simple box) to the peculiar (a blushing bride skull) plus pretty projects sure to please.
Mosaic Renaissance will renew your love of mosaics with:
An introduction to tiling tools and techniques
60+ sample patterns, from simple to complex
10 mosaic projects complete with step-by-step instruction
A gallery of 40 mosaic pieces from artists around the world
With inspiration for all skill levels, Mosaic Renaissance is a visual feast of ideas for reviving your mosaic art.