Decorative Tile Art Create Beautiful Tiles for Display or Use

by D'moch, Lydia

• ISBN13: 9780760362112
• ISBN10: 0760362114
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2018-10-16
• Publisher: becker&mayer! Books

Summary

Decorative Tile Art’s step-by-step projects showcase easy tile-decorating techniques for creating unique patterns that simulate stone, watercolor, and more—perfect for coasters or trivets.

Even beginners can create beautiful tiles to use around the house as coasters, trivets, potted plant pads, or just as simple decorations. Decorative Tile Art has all the information you need to complete four tiles. You will learn techniques for creating patterns that simulate stone, watercolor, and many other intriguing materials—it's easier than you think. The 48-page guide book is fully illustrated, providing step-by-step instructions for 10 patterns and techniques, including:

• When Alcohol Drops Meet a Tile
• When Alcohol Spray Meets a Tile
• A Striped Tile
• A Field of Diagonal Circles
• Using a Stencil Mask
• A Subtle Blend of Layered Colors
• A Geometric Pattern
• A Southwestern Sunset
• Shape Dissolve
• Squiggly Line Work

Decorative Tile Art comes with instructions for 10 different projects, plus materials for four beautifully designed ceramic tiles. Not only that, but this all-inclusive kit also comes with felt feet to protect furniture and other fine finishes around the house.

Author Biography

Lydia D'Moch has been a graphic design professional for 30 years. She has had a successful career for several publishing houses, specializing in book covers and interiors for the adult and children's trade markets, and collaborating with many of the industry's best-known illustrators. As an art director, she has designed, edited, and project managed publications ranging from magazines to textbooks. Her work has earned numerous national design awards, including the Caldecott, Bookbuilder's West, New York Book Show, and AIGA 50 Best Books of the Year. In her spare time, Lydia enjoys crafting and creating in multiple mediums. She resides in San Diego, California.