Combining the popular craft subject of mosaics with the home and garden make-over craze, this book includes original step-by-step projects and inspirational examples showing how to create mosaics using pebbles and other natural materials. Although the results may look complicated, the basic techniqe is easy to master allowing even beginners to create original decorative pieces for the home. Talented designer Ann Frith has drawn on the ancient tradition of pebble mosaic to devise 12 contemporary projects using pebbles and other natural materials such as broken slate flint and glass. Traditionally used as outdoor decoration on garden paths and floors. Ann also shows how it can be incorporated in the home - in entrance ways, conservatories, kitchens or on fire surrounds. In addition to the detailed projects. Inspirational examples of pebble mosaic in both new and historical settings set the scene for further experimentation.
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Ann Frith is a creative artist and designer specializing in mosaic and papier mache. In addition, she runs Outside Room Garden Design, designing water features, mosaics, murals, sculpture and decorative ironwork for private gardens. Ann's work has appeared in many publications such as Perfect Home. The Sunday Express and The Evening Standard, and on television, BBC's Home Front and Homes and Antiques. Ann lives in Brighton.
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This review is from: Pebble Mosaics: Step-By-Step Projects for Inside and Out (Hardcover)
I looked at many pebble mosaic books before deciding on this one.Has many hints and ideas for the beginner, with marvelous step-by-step instructions. Her mosaic patterns and use of material are some of the most creative I have seen.
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Who hasn't strolled along a pebbly beach, plucking the odd treasure from the tideline as the waves reveal the beauty of the stones? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
glass sea beans, slate spiral, glass nuggets, oriental path, plastic spreader, pebble mosaics, intermediate designs, thick card, tile cutter, black pebbles New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Who hasn't strolled along a pebbly beach, plucking the odd treasure from the tideline as the waves reveal the beauty of the stones? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
glass sea beans, slate spiral, glass nuggets, oriental path, plastic spreader, pebble mosaics, intermediate designs, thick card, tile cutter, black pebbles New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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