Mosaic Craft 20 Modern Projects for the Contemporary Home

by Cheek, Martin; Plesner, Arendse

• ISBN13: 9781570763571
• ISBN10: 1570763577
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-05-01
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Summary

The ancient decorative art of mosaic is, today, increasingly appreciated for the beauty it can bring to the home and artist Martin Cheek presents an array of items that are specifically designed for contemporary interiors. As well as a striking geometric mirror surround and a stylish side table, there are original projects for lamps, picture frames, vases, boxes, candle holders, and a range of designs with jewel-like millefiori details. This handy sourcebook opens with a section on tools and materials, then details all the basic techniques, step-by-step. The projects section features 20 new designs that build in complexity as the reader gains skill, from objects that can be made in a few hours to those that are more elaborate; it also includes a list of materials, detailed instructions, and photos of finished items. Completing the book are templates, a list of suppliers, and an inspiring gallery of the author's own work.

Author Biography

Artist Martin Cheek's previous books include Mosaics: Design Sourcebook and Making Mosaics.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Materials	p. 8
Tools	p. 14
Techniques	p. 16
Projects	p. 38
Gingham platter	p. 40
House number	p. 42
Gustav Klimt mirror	p. 44
Bloomsbury tea light	p. 48
Jewelry boxes	p. 50
Pendant lamp	p. 52
Square flower lamp	p. 54
Heart ornament	p. 58
Storm light Iznik tulips	p. 60
Fruit stools	p. 64
Peacock display plaque	p. 68
Four elements wall decoration	p. 72
Giraffe mirror	p. 78
Dolphin frieze	p. 80
Ravenna star paving slab	p. 84
Spanish bull tile trivet	p. 88
Kilim table	p. 92
Letters for children's room	p. 96
Ravenna freestanding shelves	p. 98
Flamingo side table	p. 102
Gallery	p. 106
Glossary	p. 126
Suppliers	p. 127
Index	p. 128
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