Mosaic Renaissance: Millefiori in Mosaics [Paperback]

Laurel Skye (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 13, 2009

Revive your love of mosaics!

Inside Mosaic Renaissance discover a treasure trove of rich, inspiring patterns and intriguing mosaic projects that incorporate handcrafted Italian glass known as millefiori.

After learning essential mosaic techniques - like cutting tiles and mixing a batch of grout - get inspired by a collection of beautiful millefiori patterns you can use in your own mosaic art. Then try ten illustrated mosaic projects ranging from the practical (a basic trivet, a simple box) to the peculiar (a blushing bride skull) plus pretty projects sure to please.

Mosaic Renaissance will renew your love of mosaics with:

• An introduction to tiling tools and techniques
• 60+ sample patterns, from simple to complex
• 10 mosaic projects complete with step-by-step instruction
• A gallery of 40 mosaic pieces from artists around the world

With inspiration for all skill levels, Mosaic Renaissance is a visual feast of ideas for reviving your mosaic art.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I have been an admirer of Laurel Skye's work ever since I first saw it a few years ago. Her distinctive whacky style is comic and haunting - images of her work stay with you. Laurel gives a new twist to millefiori, those glass beads that have been around at least since the first century. In Laurel's hands they are transformed and incorporated into weird and wonderful creations, often macabre, but always memorable" -- Martin Cheek, internationally renowned mosaic artist and author

About the Author

Laurel Skye is a mosaic artist who teaches a variety of mosaic workshops in her Skyelab studio in California. Her work has appeared in Mosaic Art and Style (Quarry May '07) and she has appeared on HGTV's Offbeat American and she is active in The Society of Mosaic Artists. More of Laurel's work can be found at www.homepage.mac.com/laurelskye.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; Original edition (November 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600611982
• ISBN-13: 978-1600611988
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING Book, August 2, 2010

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This is the Most Amazing Book on Mosaics i have purchased in a while and Trust Me I have More Mosaic Books to fill up my Book Shelf. The Writer Laurel Skye will show you projects from Start to finish from Wine Bottles to Shoes to Light Plates to items in her own home to Bottle caps, Shes Incredible! Cant wait for her next Book! I Happen to have an Addiction to Millefiori those Adorable Little Colorful Circles of Hand Made Glass i use them all the time in my Mosaic's I also LOVE the Resources Page on PAGE 126 OF lAUREL SKYE'S Book it is very helpful and i now have found an even Cheaper Place to buy my Millefiori Cheaper in Bulk, and I can have a Field day picking out what i want! You can't go Wrong, Buy her Book Today!

Mo

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like being in a Laurel Skye workshop!, October 22, 2009

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After eagerly awaiting the release of Mosaic Renaissance, I was most definitely not disappointed! This book is so much like being in a Skye workshop! Laurel's instructions are clear and concise, while conveying the delightful sense of whimsy found in so much of her work. The accompanying photographs give insight, even to the novice mosaicist. The vibrant personalities of Laurel and her daughter and teammate Kiah shine on every single page! A pure joy to read and view!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mosaic Renaissance, October 24, 2009

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Sally Stewart "Sally Perrine Stewart" (Richmond, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I am relatively new to the world of mosaic art and found this book to be well written as well as inspiring! The directions are clear and useful. The images of the work she presents are as rich and deep as her life sounds!
Thank you for sharing and creating this book...another piece of art!