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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Publisher Weekly Review     Table of Contents     More Content       More by this author     Miles, Helen (Mosaic artist).     Subjects     Mosaics.     Mosaics -- Technique.     Hobbies -- Equipment and supplies.     Decoration and ornament.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Miles, Helen (Mosaic artist).       by title:      Make your own mosaic...       by call number:      738.5 M643m     Search the Web     Miles, Helen (Mosaic artist).     Mosaics.     Mosaics -- Technique.     Hobbies -- Equipment and supplies.     Decoration and ornament.       MARC Display

Make your own mosaics : ancient techniques to contemporary art / Helen Miles. by Miles, Helen (Mosaic artist). White Owl, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books, c2023. Call #: 738.5 M643m Subjects Mosaics.   Mosaics -- Technique.   Hobbies -- Equipment and supplies.   Decoration and ornament. ISBN:  9781399006354 (lib. bdg.) Alternate title:  Ancient techniques to contemporary art. Mosaics Mosaics : ancient techniques to contemporary art Description:  118 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Notes:  Includes glossary. Summary:  "Explore the powerful medium of mosaic in this book which offers a fresh perspective on the ancient art. Packed with photographs, clear instructions, and new ideas about how to create stunning mosaic pieces for indoors and outdoors, 'Make Your Own Mosaics' explains the principles of mosaic making as practiced since Roman times. This easy-to-follow book contains step by step instructions on how to make mosaics, covering every aspect of the process from designing mosaics to tools, adhesives, and substrates. Written for creators with all levels of experience, this book opens up a fascinating world showing how ceramic and glass alongside recycled and reclaimed materials can be used to make lasting pieces for the home and garden. 'Make Your Own Mosaics' offers eight unique mosaic projects and seven different approaches to this addictive skill. Chapters on Learning from the Ancients are included alongside practical tips and information on how to choose the right mosaic method for your project. From making a mosaic house number to a garden wall plaque or seasonal decorations, this book will show you how. Whether you want to make classically inspired mosaics, experiment with found materials or decorate your space with beautiful and expressive art, 'Make Your Own Mosaics' is for you."--Back cover. Trained in Greece, Helen Miles has more than 20 years’ experience designing, making and teaching mosaics. As a mosaic artist Helen believes in the importance of understanding the fundamental principles of the ancient art and the joy and creativity that can be found in exploring and pushing the medium in new directions. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Alderney Gate Public Library Adult Nonfiction 738.5 M643m Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Nonfiction 738.5 M643m Core Collection - Adult Transit Add Copy to MyList

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