Wild Tiles: Creative Mosaic Projects for Your Home [Paperback]

Chrissie Mervine-Grace (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2006

Mosaics transform any plain surface into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. And the demonstrations in "Wild Tiles" are for those who truly prefer something unique and magical. The step-by-step projects start out easy, with candle holders and mirrors, and progress to more complex projects as the reader gains confidence and skill, ending with a wall hanging and a gorgeous table. Project variations provide endless inspiration for crafters. In addition, readers receive a full glossary of mosaic terms and an invaluable resource guide.

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About the Author

The founder of Wild Tiles Mosaics, Chrissie Grace spent over 13 years as an art teacher. She has been commissioned to do mosaics by the City of Orlando for their downtown sculpture program, for community elementary schools, and by private individuals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; First Printing edition (October 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581809085
• ISBN-13: 978-1581809084
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #502,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Overall not inspirational but some good tips, November 13, 2007

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Vanessa Strange "porph princess" (Neenah, WI) - See all my reviews
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I agree with the other reviewer, this book certainly didn't showcase "wild" mosaics. There are good basic tips on how to do mosaics but the actual projects are just so so....nothing exciting. I really can't recommend this book,the author seems like a nice person but this book isn't a must have by any means,

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I think the title is a bit misleading......., January 13, 2007

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Sandra Lee "packleader" (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews

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This is just another "beginner" book - though a bit above average for that category. From the title, I was expecting maybe at least one unique idea for inspiration, so that was a disappointment.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unique Beginner Book, July 20, 2009

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Jeffrey Hill "Silk" (Akron, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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I am new to the art of mosaics and found this book creative and interesting. It is definitely a beginner book but I believe it should be purchased with a basic technique book like The Practical Guide To Crafting With Mosaics by Simona Hill. I hope to replicate some of the projects and use the author's other ideas as a springboard to create my own designs. I found the Majestic Roses mirror project to be simply beautiful as well as the You Are My Sunshine picture frame. I can understand why more experienced crafters might not have liked the ideas in this book, I'm sure they have created many similiar projects; but I think there are some wonderful ideas for beginners.