Tiles Gone Wild: New Directions In Mixed Media Mosaics [Paperback]

Chrissie Grace (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2008

Mixed Media Meets Mosaics

If you think only "ceramic tile" when you think "mosaic," think again - and prepare for Tiles Gone Wild to open your mind to a world of mixed-media possibilities! In this follow-up to the best-selling Wild Tiles, mosaic artist Chrissie Grace offers up twenty new projects featuring unexpected materials - from paper to bottle caps, stained glass to handmade clay tiles - combined in her trademark whimsical style.

Take a walk on the wild side as step-by-step instructions teach you how to:

• Tile on unusual surfaces like PVC pipes and brick pavers.
• Customize your work by using photo editing software to design tile portraits.
• Create fun and functional pieces for your home, as well as funky display pieces for your patio or garden.
• Combine mosaic and mixed-media techniques to take your creations to a whole new level.

Let Tiles Gone Wild inspire you to try a fresh approach to mosaics - and let your creativity run wild!

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

North Light is known for beautiful, colorful, nicely written arts and craft books, and this book, a lovely roundup of mosaics how-to’s, snugly fits the mold. In addition, it’s a fine companion to Grace’s previous Wild Tiles (2006). A chatty, personalized introduction heads each of the 20 mixed-media projects, which range from abstract- and folk-art inspired to just plain fun. Buttons, glass, bottle caps, and images pruned from magazines are but a few of the odds and ends Grace uses to add color and dimension to everything from a wall hanging to a tabletop to a doormat. A few of the projects are quite simple, but even with Grace’s introductory section on tools and materials and her clear instructions, most are probably for those with some prior acquaintance with ceramics or glass (a few also require a kiln) or with the patience to go slowly as they learn something new. It’s hard to resist the color photo illustrations, though, and the enticing projects will call out to crafters. --Stephanie Zvirin

About the Author

Chrissie Grace is a mixed-media mosaic artist and the author of the very successful Wild Tiles. Her work is licensed in the stationary and gift industries, and she teaches workshops across the country. To learn more about Chrissie's work, visit her Website at www.chrissiegrace.com and her blog at www.chrissiegrace.typepad.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; First Printing edition (September 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600610811
• ISBN-13: 978-1600610813
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun tiles, January 27, 2009

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Carmen Iris "book groupie" (Little Falls, MN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tiles Gone Wild: New Directions In Mixed Media Mosaics (Paperback)

I have tons of tiling and mosaic books. This one is now one of my favorites. It is fun and quirky; the instructions and illustrations of the steps are very clear. Some instructions are repeated throughout but I like that. I hate having to page back to find out information that is relevant to the project I am working on.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty and informative, September 27, 2009

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I have Chrissie Grace's book Wild Tiles and have really enjoyed it. Tiles Gone Wild is consistent with her first. I have been searching for a long time for specific instructions for tempered glass mosaics and finally found them in this book! As a mosaic artist I am always looking for something new and fun and I found it in Tiles Gone Wild.

3.0 out of 5 stars Tiles gone wild, July 5, 2010

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I like this, but prefer the first one of the two. This is less whimsical but still worthwhile having in your collection.