Beyond the Basics: Mosaics (Beyond the Basics (Sterling Publishing)) [Hardcover]

Elizabeth DuVal (Author)

Book Description

Series: Beyond the Basics (Sterling Publishing) | Publication Date: December 1, 2004

Introducing a new series that begins where the bestselling For the First Time® series leaves off and provides more experienced crafters with the tools to take their art into the stratosphere. Mosaicists will rejoice when they discover that the first volume is dedicated to their craft. It will empower them to create fabulous decorative items, teach them how to design on different-shaped surfaces, and explain how to select pieces that produce rich texture and gorgeous visual effects. Among the beautiful methods they can use to create remarkable projects are shellwork and picassiette, or mosaics made from chipped pieces of china. It won’t take long to learn how to make the Silver Platter, Boudoir Mirror, Blue Transferware Backsplash, Patio Table, Memory Box, Lamp, and much more.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 132 pages
• Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402709366
• ISBN-13: 978-1402709364
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,210,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, November 7, 2004

By 

Mark Twain "Gillian" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond the Basics: Mosaics (Beyond the Basics (Sterling Publishing)) (Hardcover)

I love this book! It contains many gorgeous pique assiette (recycled broken china) projects, as well as some using seashells. Best of all, the projects are beautiful but not overwhelming (i.e., a beginner should be able to master them), and they shouldn't take anywhere near as much time or money as most projects would, yet you'd be proud to give or display them.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than 30 eye-catching mosaic projects, July 3, 2005

By 

Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond the Basics: Mosaics (Beyond the Basics (Sterling Publishing)) (Hardcover)

Beyond The Basics Mosaics presents more than 30 eye-catching mosaic projects best suited for intermediate-level crafters, but also accessible to beginners. From picassiete (break up old china and create motifs to add beauty to tables, walls, kitchen counters and more) to shard art (a free-form style that can incorporate almost anything into images) to shellwork (a distinct skill that can add splendor to box lids, picture frames and more), Beyond The Basics Mosaics describes techniques with explicit instructions, full-color photographs, tips on coloration, design and array, and much more. An excellent resource for crafting beautiful and memorable treasures, whether to decorate one's home or present as gifts.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the Basics: Mosaics, February 8, 2008

By 

Patricia Novak "traveling grandmother" (Pittsburgh, Pa. USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Beyond the Basics: Mosaics (Beyond the Basics (Sterling Publishing)) (Paperback)

Nice book for those of us who love to do mosaics. Sometimes I need just a little more help being creative. The projects are ones that you have been looking for the instructions for. The book has great photographs and lots of ideas on where to get your treasures to mosaic. I really look for classy things and different things to embelish with mosaics and this book gets to the meat of what you need to accomplish your project. Sometimes I have the ideas but I'm not quite sure what it will really look like before I start. This book gets you ready to enjoy the projects that you make. It also helps you to personalize that project you created to be a fine gift your friends and family will treasure.