50 Mosaic Murals: Projects and Step-by-Step Techniques for Decorating Kitchens, Living Areas, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and Nurseries [Hardcover]

Teresa Mills (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1570763631 | ISBN-13: 978-1570763632 | Publication Date: September 1, 2007

Clear, step-by-step instructions for 50 stunning mosaic designs are included in this guide to mosaic creation for the home. Novices and seasoned mosaic artists alike will enjoy this fresh take on the art form and the thorough demonstrations of core techniques—from choosing materials and utilizing correct tools to applying grout and making the best use of color. Designs include magical nursery murals featuring castles, jungles, or pirate ships; bathroom panels depicting refreshing ocean scenes; and trompe l'oeil views perfect for kitchens. Suggestions for using found objects, such as pebbles, shells, and old pottery, to add further interest and originality to the finished piece are also included.

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About the Author

Teresa Mills is a mosaic media and painted ceramics artist.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570763631
• ISBN-13: 978-1570763632
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #635,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Painting & Wallpapering

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 50 Mosaic Murals, July 24, 2008

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S. Thompson "Samra T" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 50 Mosaic Murals: Projects and Step-by-Step Techniques for Decorating Kitchens, Living Areas, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and Nurseries (Hardcover)

This book had some interesting ideas, but I bought it thinking it was a book of 50 ACTUAL murals in mosaic. I was really disappointed to see they were all just computer generated patterns for mosaic. There were no photos of real projects made from the patterns. I can't recommend this book to anybody. Sorry.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Ideas, February 6, 2010

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Paula E (Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 50 Mosaic Murals: Projects and Step-by-Step Techniques for Decorating Kitchens, Living Areas, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and Nurseries (Hardcover)

This book had a lot of good ideas. It would be nicer to see the actual piece done in mosaic, instead of sketch.

4.0 out of 5 stars Tile projects, November 27, 2009

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SWestlake (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 50 Mosaic Murals: Projects and Step-by-Step Techniques for Decorating Kitchens, Living Areas, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and Nurseries (Hardcover)

This book is full of tile projects for all over the house. After buying this to get ideas for an outside fountain I want to build I am rethinking hand painted tiles for my back-splash in the kitchen and may do a mosaic mural instead. I also love the fish ideas and am working on incorporating them into my new tile shower cabinet.