Compendium of Mosaic Techniques : 300 Tips, Techniques, Trade Secrets and Templates

About the book

An indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips Just like having a mosaic tutor on call 24 hours a day-this book is packed with handy, time-saving tips and technical knowledge to improve your skills, speed up the learning process, and give your unique mosaics a professional finish. Easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques, photography, and illustrations. Handy, professional quick fixes and solutions for commonly encountered problems. Advice on what to buy and how to use the tools and materials-from ceramic tiles to pebbles, shells, and beads. Tips on design: finding ideas, drawing outlines, order of work, and adding eye-catching details.

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Oct 12 A great book for anyone wishing to know more about mosaic. It literally covers everything and has lot of inspiring techniques and projects to try. It's a new book too, only came out in August and I have to say I am impressed with it! I have learned something every time I have had a read through. It is easy to follow and well laid out. I think it will be a book that will be on my shelves for a long time as it covers everything for beginners and experienced mosaic artists a like. It is full of useful information and I highly recommend it if you have an interest in this craft.-spansstudio.co.uk * makeandcraft.com *

Bonnie Fitzgerald Biography

Bonnie Fitzgerald is a professional mosaic artist and educator. She is the founder and owner of Maverick Mosaics, a studio dedicated to teaching the art of mosaics. Bonnie teaches at many locations, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and leads international workshops and travel adventures. Her company also fabricates architectural mosaics and designs and creates commissioned mosaic artwork for interior designers, landscape architects, and private clients. As a past executive board member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists Bonnie has long been instrumental in raising awareness of mosaic as an art form. She is the author of 300+ Mosaic Tips, Techniques, Templates and Trade Secrets, also available from Trafalgar Square Books. ... Read full biography