The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques by Emma Biggs

The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques by Emma Biggs

The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques shares the ancient methods for creating decorative artwork with mosaic tiles. This visual directory helps you transform your pottery, furniture, walls, and floors with fabulous creative mosaics. Learn foolproof techniques for getting colours to work together to create dynamic designs. It needn't be expensive: find out how to work with improvised mosaic tiles, such as pebbles, coloured glass, and other found materials.

June 2015

28 designs offer a range of application for indoor home decor accents, tabletops, and frames, to outdoor pottery and patio flairIn-depth information on choosing tesserae (tiles), surfaces, adhesives, and grout, to cutting tiles and building patterns is easily explained for the novice mosaic artist. Full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and a glossary of helpful tips and applications ensures your tiling success. Whatever your experience level, this detailed publication of mosaic art is sure to inspire.

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Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin have been partners in the Mosaic Workshop for eight years. From their studio, they produce mosaics for public and private commissions, and run courses on all aspects of mosaic design. They have recently opened a shop and gallery in central London.
Tessa Hunkin has fulfilled a multitude of public and private commissions, including St Alban in Westminster Cathedral, Quaglino's restaurant in London, and Qaboos Mosque in Buraimi, Oman. As part of the renowned Mosaic Workshop, she has restored works in many public buildings including the National Portrait Gallery in London and Brighton Museum. Her regular partnership with Emma Biggs has produced several exhibitions over recent years and three previous books – Mosaics for the Garden, Stylish and Simple Mosaic, and Mosaic Workshop.

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ISBN 13	9781782211921
ISBN 10	1782211926
Title	The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques
Author	Emma Biggs
Series	Encyclopedia Of
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Search Press Ltd
Year published	2014-11-19
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.