Create Your Indoor Fountain: Expressions of the Self (Paperback)

~ Paris Mannion (Author), Tanya Inman (Illustrator, Photographer), Kimberlee Kiwica (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Indoor Fountains - The Wave of the Future! Theyre fun, theyre easy, theyre infinitely varied. Best of all, indoor fountains are inexpensive to build! Whether beginner or expert, youll find Create Your Indoor Fountain: Expressions of the Self an outstanding resource for fountain crafts.

Enter the fascinating world of table top fountains! Learn about: * fountain history and symbolism
* fountain feng shui
* your own creative wellspring

Fun, easy, inexpensive designs start you building soothing, refreshing indoor fountains: * ten fountain projects, over 300 pictures
* thirty accenting tips
* thirty resources for fountain supplies

Do you work with ceramic or polymer clay? Follow the Blue Mountain Fountain design to craft a unique display of water flowing down tall switch backs into a pool, separated from the planted foreground, all in one bowl!

Does stained glass excite you? The Slumped Glass tutorial takes you step- by-step in styling an unusual fountain. Pick your glass size, shape, and color and youre on your way!

Are shells your fancy? Set up the versatile abalone in two or three tiers of water flowing from the side holes in this easy project.

Vexing problems like how to minimize splash, regulate the water sound, and keep the fountain clean dissolve in this clear presentation. Five pages of resources make supplies easy to find.

About the Author

A licensed therapist since 1982, Paris attended the C. G. Jung Institute in Switzerland in 1989. She studied fountains as symbols of transformation in fifteenth century alchemy.

Paris saw her first indoor fountain in a gift store in 1995.

She felt a shock of recognition. Since then she has led classes and consulted with businesses on customized fountains for home and office. She encourages coaching clients to build fountains as a tool for reflection, balance and harmony.

In 1996 Paris was certified as a professional coach by the Coaches Training Institute.

A charter member of the International Coaches Federation (ICF). Paris values being part of a worldwide community of coaches and helping people unleash their creativity .

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Fountain Book Press; 2nd Rev edition (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966710207
• ISBN-13: 978-0966710205
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,780,645 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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59 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, January 26, 2000

By A Customer

I ordered this book primarily based on a glowing review that appeared here. Unfortunately this book did not live up to my expectations. The book is small and therefore requires all of its "300" photos to be slightly larger than a commemorative stamp (unfortunately lacking the vibrant colors of our stamps as the photos are all black and white). The small photos often lack clarity and are printed on paper not best suited for photo reproduction. The appendix which promises to direct readers to various suppliers tends to tout the author's own company unless you happen to be a wholesaler and then there are other sources which might be of help. The first quarter or so of the book delves into psycho bable about the healing, soothing potential of fountains and "room energy" which most people wanting to learn about construction don't really need to know; they already know they like fountains and find them soothing. This book should be rewritten with a larger format and clearer pictures and leave the psychology for the therapist's couch. I returned this book for a refund.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Create Your Indoor Fountain, January 5, 2000

By	Pat Fisher (Encanto, California) - See all my reviews

Don't read this book unless you're ready to become a fountain fanatic. Reading the book changed me from just wanting to make a simple fountain for decoration to being an avid fountaineer, constantly evaluating everyday objects for their fountain-enhancing potential. It has really brought out my creative side. This book tells you EVERYTHING you need to know to make your own fountain, from practical advice about appropriate materials to use to how to drill holes in rocks. Lots of pictures guide you along the way. An added bonus in the book is all the fountain historical and symbolism information and Feng Shui cures. If you enjoy creating things, you'll love this book.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best on the subject of Fountains, March 16, 2000

By	Terry Crawford (Oregon) - See all my reviews

The book (Create Your Indoor Fountain) will take you step by step through the process of building your own tabletop fountain from start to finish. You will find many examples in this book, along with the history of the indoor fountain garden. In all the years that I have been around the fountain business, this 178 page book is without a doubt the BEST on the subject of fountains.