The Practical Guide to Crafting With Mosaics, Ceramics & Glassware

by Hill, Simona

• ISBN13: 9780754816669
• ISBN10: 0754816664
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-11-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

150 easy-to-make, original and stylish projects for home and garden using mosaic, decorative china, painted tiles and stained glass shown in 700 step-by-step colour photographs. Contains everything you need to know about techniques and materials

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Mosaics	p. 10
Glorious Mosaics	p. 12
A History of Mosaic	p. 14
Inspiration	p. 20
Contemporary Mosaic	p. 22
Humans and Animals	p. 24
The Natural World	p. 26
Plants and Flowers	p. 28
Geometric and Abstract	p. 30
Design	p. 32
Practicalities	p. 34
Using Colour	p. 38
Using Contrast	p. 42
Using Pattern	p. 44
Using Texture	p. 48
Materials and Techniques	p. 50
Marble, Smalti and Gold Leaf	p. 52
Glass and Ceramic Tiles	p. 54
Tiles, China, Mirror and Glass	p. 56
Mixed Media	p. 58
Planning Projects	p. 60
Creating a Workspace	p. 62
Preparing Materials	p. 64
Preparation and Fixing	p. 66
Grouting	p. 10
Finishing Your Work	p. 72
Ornaments	p. 74
Indoor Ornaments	p. 76
Mirror Frames	p. 78
Garden Ornaments	p. 80
House Number Plaque	p. 82
Pot Stand	p. 83
Door Number Plaque	p. 84
Mosaic Lantern	p. 86
Jazzy Plant Pot	p. 88
Mosaic Hearts	p. 90
Mediterranean Garden Pot	p. 91
Mosaic Bottle	p. 92
China Tiles	p. 94
Sunflower Mosaic	p. 96
Love Letter Rack	p. 98
Plant Pots	p. 100
Stained-glass Candle-holder	p. 102
Decorative Spheres	p. 104
Decorative Planter	p. 106
Grotto Frame	p. 108
Part-tiled Flowerpot	p. 110
Dragonfly Plaque	p. 111
Star Wall Motifs	p. 112
Funky Fruit Bowl	p. 115
Squiggle Frame	p. 118
Mediterranean Mirror	p. 120
Spiral Vase	p. 122
Rock pool Mirror	p. 124
Country Cottage Tray	p. 126
Valentine Mirror	p. 128
Mirror Mosaic	p. 131
Cosmic Clock	p. 134
Aztec Box	p. 136
Candle Sconce	p. 138
Floral Lamp Base	p. 141
Mosaic Fire Screen	p. 144
Spiral Lamp Stand	p. 146
Bathroom Mirror	p. 149
Abstract Mirror	p. 152
Floral Trinket Box	p. 155
Garden Urn	p. 158
Sculptural Head	p. 161
Thatched Bird House	p. 164
Furniture	p. 166
Chests, Beds and Screens	p. 168
Tables	p. 170
Garden Furniture	p. 172
Mosaic Table Top	p. 174
Star Garden Table	p. 177
Storage Chest	p. 180
Black-and-white Tiled Table	p. 182
Mosaic Bedhead	p. 184
Decorative Panel	p. 187
Sea Urchin Garden Seat	p. 190
Shades of Blue Garden Table	p. 192
Star Table	p. 194
Flower Garden Table	p. 196
Daisy-covered Table	p. 200
Stained-glass Table	p. 203
Stained-glass Screen	p. 206
Crazy Paving Chair	p. 210
Shell Table	p. 213
Mosaic Table	p. 216
In Situ	p. 218
Interior Walls	p. 220
Splashbacks, Panels and Shelves	p. 222
Interior Flooring	p. 224
Garden Installations	p. 228
Abstract Colour Panel	p. 230
Bathroom Cabinet	p. 232
Pretty Pebble Rug	p. 234
Miniature Pebble Circle	p. 236
Mosaic Slabs	p. 238
Slate Shelf	p. 240
China Rail	p. 242
Crazy Paving Shelf	p. 245
Splashback Squares	p. 248
Daisy Skirting Board	p. 250
Beaded Fish Splashback	p. 252
Fish Mosaic Splashback	p. 254
Coat Rack	p. 257
Boat Splashback	p. 260
Mosaic Hearth	p. 262
Tree of Life Wall Panel	p. 266
Lemon Tree Floor	p. 268
Princess Wall Mosaic	p. 271
Mosaic Panel	p. 274
Mosaic Pond	p. 277
Fountain Bowl	p. 280
Black-and-white Floor	p. 283
Snakes and Ladders Floor	p. 286
Ceramics, Tiles & Glass	p. 288
Painting Ceramics	p. 290
The History of Painted Ceramics	p. 292
Materials	p. 294
Equipment	p. 295
Techniques	p. 296
Funky Condiment Set	p. 300
Summer Tea Service	p. 302
1950s Jug and Butter Dish	p. 304
Citrus Fruit Bowl	p. 306
Seashore-style China	p. 308
Low-relief Ceramic	p. 310
Stamped Spongeware	p. 312
Sponged Snowflake Plate	p. 313
Kitchen Herb Jars	p. 314
Heraldic Wall Plate	p. 316
Patterned Lampbase	p. 318
Leaf Motif Cup and Saucer	p. 320
Sunflower Vase	p. 322
Hand-painted Mugs	p. 324
Seashore Bathroom Set	p. 326
Morning Sun Face	p. 327
Espresso Cups and Saucers	p. 328
Decorated Pasta Bowls	p. 330
Oriental Bowl	p. 332
Autumn Leaf Coffee Pot	p. 334
Holly Christmas Platter	p. 336
Carnival Vase	p. 338
Fun Bunnies Tea Set	p. 340
Contemporary Fruit Bowl	p. 342
Paisley Teapot	p. 344
Vegetable Storage Jars	p. 346
Decorating Tiles	p. 348
The History of Painted Tiles	p. 350
Materials	p. 352
Equipment	p. 353
Techniques	p. 354
Starburst Bathroom Tiles	p. 358
Mexican Animal Tiles	p. 360
Cactus Tiles	p. 361
Roman Numeral Tiles	p. 362
Cartoon Tiles	p. 363
Daisy Tiles	p. 364
Medieval Floor Tiles	p. 365
Sgraffito Fish Tiles	p. 366
Rosebud Tiles	p. 367
Seaside Tiles	p. 368
Persian Carnation	p. 369
Maritime Tile Mural	p. 370
Cherub Tiles	p. 372
Floral Tiles	p. 374
Italianate Tiles	p. 375
Majolica Tiles	p. 376
Byzantine Bird Tile	p. 377
Pueblan Tiles	p. 378
Art Nouveau Tiles	p. 380
Underwater Panel	p. 382
Silver Decoupage Tiles	p. 384
William Morris Tiles	p. 386
Painting Glass	p. 388
The History of Painted Glass	p. 390
Materials	p. 392
Equipment	p. 393
Techniques	p. 394
Christmas Baubles	p. 399
Celebration Card	p. 400
Monogrammed Wine Glass	p. 402
Heart Decoration	p. 404
Festive Wine Glasses	p. 405
Painted Salt and Pepper Pots	p. 406
Leaf Photograph Frame	p. 408
Frosted Highball Glasses	p. 410
Glass Lantern	p. 412
Sunlight Catcher	p. 414
Lemonade Pitcher	p. 416
Alhambra Picture Frame	p. 418
Frosted Vase	p. 419
Kitchen Storage Jar	p. 420
Patterned Bathroom Bottle	p. 422
Champagne Flutes	p. 424
Butterfly Bowl	p. 426
Geometric Bordered Frame	p. 428
Lily Candle Bowl	p. 430
French-lavender Flower Vase	p. 432
Bohemian Bottle	p. 434
Folk Art Glass	p. 436
Venetian Perfume Bottle	p. 438
Folk Art Cabinet	p. 440
Working with Glass	p. 442
The History of Stained Glass	p. 444
Materials	p. 446
Equipment	p. 447
Techniques	p. 448
Stained-glass Window	p. 451
Leaded Picture Frames	p. 454
Banded Vase	p. 456
Heart Light Catcher	p. 458
Glass Nugget Window Hanging	p. 460
Flower and Foliage Wallhanging	p. 462
Cherry Blossom Vase	p. 464
Leaded Door Panels	p. 466
Opal Glass Planter	p. 468
Glass Nugget Bottle Holder	p. 470
Indoor Glass Lantern	p. 472
Door Number Plaque	p. 474
Window Hanging	p. 476
Curtain Decorations	p. 478
Trinket Box	p. 480
Bathroom Cabinet Door Panel	p. 483
Templates	p. 486
Index	p. 506
Acknowledgements	p. 512
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