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Polymer Clay Mosaics [Paperback]

Sue Heaser (Author)
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June 2003
Now crafters can re-create popular mosaic styles in polymer clay! Sue Heaser shows them how, with easy-to-follow instructions covering materials, tools and techniques. Here is all the information readers need to successfully complete fifteen creative projects in four popular styles: - Classical tiles, box, vase, tray, sconce and key holder - Miniature mosaic barrette, pin and snuff box - Pietre dure necklace, box and pin - Tile mosaic coasters, picture frame and flowerpot Perfect for beginners and advanced crafters, this book will inspire readers to create unusual and imaginative gift possibilities.


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About the Author

Sue Heaser is the author of The Polymer Clay Techniques Book and Creative Home Decor in Polymer Clay.. She is chairman of the Polymer Clay Guild in the UK and lives near Diss, Norfolk.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books; 1 edition (June 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581802579
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581802573
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #570,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Sue Heaser has worked professionally in crafts for over 25 years and is the author of thirteen major craft books. After a childhood spent in the Far East, Middle East and Africa, Sue studied at art college and university in Great Britain. She first worked as an archaeological illustrator before turning to a career as a craft writer, designer and teacher, specialising in polymer clay, metal clay, jewellery and miniatures.

She has taught workshops all over the world and is a qualified Art Clay Senior Instructor. She founded the British Polymer Clay Guild in 1997 and Art Clay World UK Guild in 2005.

Sue is married with two daughters and lives in rural Suffolk, England, UK. She is a keen musician and plays the violin, viola and piano accordion. She is a qualified Yachtmaster Offshore and sails on the East Coast of the UK.

 

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book and great projects!, May 31, 2003
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This review is from: Polymer Clay Mosaics (Paperback)
These are beautiful mosaics - from classical style to modern - square tesserae to teeny little micro-mosaics, this book has a very nice mix of different techniques. There are even instructions for making simple milliefiori canes.

Starts with basic polymer stuff, then basic info on assembling and finishing a mosaic, then on to specific patterns. I love the section on pietre dure the best - they remind me of the very beautiful examples I saw in Italy.

One pattern (grapes & leaves) mimics the style and colors of the mosaics found in the ancient palaces in Rome - and the gold-leafed tesserae on the sconce project is right out of a Byzantine basilica. More modern-looking projects include a Celtic dragon barrette on a beautiful background and a "fossil" tile frame.

You can easily take any of these projects and substitute your own patterns and colors and even changing the size of the tesserae, making the design more or less complicated to suit your level of patience and available time. Some of the work is going to be painstaking and time-consuming, but for myself, I find that kind of work is very soothing sometimes.

The book is well-illustrated with lots of pictures to show the steps and the instructions are well written and easy to follow. Another excellent reference from a very prolific polymer clay author.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars you must have it!, September 12, 2003
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This review is from: Polymer Clay Mosaics (Paperback)
Don't miss this book! It has 15 terrific mosaic, micromosaic, tile and "pietre dure" mosaic projects, including jewelry, home accessories and gifts. Pietre dure mosaics are done with thin layers--really amazing things. There are lots of clear, step-by-step close-up photographs with the instructions for each project, and there are very good tools and techniques sections at the beginning. The unique projects and excellent quality of this book make it a must-have for every polymer clay enthusiast. Patterns are included. The projects look so professional but simple too!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but spoilt by small print, June 22, 2010
This review is from: Polymer Clay Mosaics (Paperback)
My first reaction when I eagerly opened this book was `what small print - can I be bothered to read it'. The introductory section in particular has a really small font size which, even with reading glasses, makes it a chore rather than a pleasure to read. Judging by the spacious layout on the pages, I am sure there was no need for the font size to be so small.

Aside from this criticism, the book gives clear instructions, with lots of step by step photos, for creating four different styles of mosaics with polymer clay. It has a good introductory section on working with polymer clay and gives several projects for each style of mosaic. The Pietre Dure mosaics are definitely my favourite.
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