Outdoor Mosaic: Original Weather Proof Designs to Brighten Any Exterior Space [Hardcover]

Emma Biggs (Author), Tessa Hunkin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2001

Whether a spacious garden or a tiny rooftop terrace, this dazzling collection of ideas and projects shows you how to bring color and style to any outdoor space. Beautifully illustrated and featuring more than a dozen projects, from wall friezes and garden paths to tables, bird baths, and pool surrounds. 100 color photos & 20 color illustrations. A Crafter¹s Choice Book Club Selection and A Country Homes & Gardens Book Club Selection.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Mosaics are enjoying a surge of popularity among artists and landscapers, and both of these books provide ideas for outdoor projects. Outdoor Mosaic offers a selection of photos and descriptive explanations of projects in different settings done by the authors' London-based studio, Mosaic Workshop. These are mostly large, complex, professionally designed and executed works. No projects are included, but there is a chapter of technical information.
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From the Publisher

Mosaic in an outdoor setting can be dramatic and transforming, offering the warmth of color and light the year round. Whether it is the shimmering beauty of a mosaic fountain glimpsed through the trees or the textures of a wall frieze of pebbles and shells, mosaic has powerful appeal. In Outdoor Mosaic, each chapter explores a different application, such as Tables, Wall Mosaics, or Mosaic and Water. There is also information on where to see great historical examples as well as photos of some of the highest quality mosaic work being done today. Following the examples are the projects. In Paths and Pavements, for example, you learn how to create tiles for paving, make a path, and set glass and gold mosaic into an existing concrete floor. Inspiring, instructive, and drawing richly from the authors¹ extensive experience as mosaicists, this stunning book is a must for outdoor decorators.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570761965
• ISBN-13: 978-1570761966
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #539,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mosaic Workshop Rules, November 10, 2002

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Fp Green "faysiegr" (Susssex, UK) - See all my reviews
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Brilliant book written by two of the most experienced mosaicists in the UK. I was so impressed, I attended a Mosaic Workshop course in London in October 2002 which was taught by Emma Biggs. I am now using this book as a reference for the techniques demonstrated on that course, and I thoroughly recommend it. It contains some very specific technical advice regarding weatherproofing. The advice is based on years of experience, so the techniques are eseential to follow to ensure longevity of the mosaic works. I was a total beginner last month, but feel competent and full of confidence with outdoor mosaic now. I certainly recommend this book for inspiration and reference for those who have done a bit of mosaic work.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really a how-to book, July 29, 2004

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Claudia McGill (Wyncote, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outdoor Mosaic: Original Weather Proof Designs to Brighten Any Exterior Space (Hardcover)

The book is mainly devoted to showing various projects made by the authors. Very nice and inspiring, as they do wonderful work, but if you are looking for in-depth instructions or practical knowledge, this is not the book. Try Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques by the same authors, instead.

88 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a keeper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, December 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Outdoor Mosaic: Original Weather Proof Designs to Brighten Any Exterior Space (Hardcover)

This is a fabulous book! I have been a creating outdoor mosaics for over 15 years, and I have finally found a book that gets it correct! They have great step by step instructions, and suppliers listed as well as fabulous pictures! Five Stars!!!