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by Natascha Dean (Author) "Getting started on making your own mosaic can be a daunting business..." (more)
Key Phrases: second colorway, gold smalti, alternative colorways (more...)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (October 15, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581800959
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581800951
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,067 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST!!, June 25, 2003
By G. Morgan "gmorgan61" (Glendale, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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As a self-taught mosaicist, I own 25 mosaic books, including this one, and I can honestly say that the Mosaic Idea Book is one of the best of the bunch. Instructions are clearly presented and accompanied by a generous assortment of photos. As in any good how-to book, the author explains the basic materials, tools, and techniques used in mosaic work, but she does so in a way that really holds the reader's interest. One of the book's best features is that it contains plenty of patterns -- a tremendously valuable resource for both beginners and advanced mosaicists. The patterns are especially helpful, however, for the novice mosaicist who is still learning how to plan and lay out a design. Friends and I have used a few of the patterns in the book -- we enlarged/reduced them on a copy machine, to fit our specific projects. I used the chameleon pattern and created a mosaic that everyone describes as "spectacular." This book gives readers a lot of "bang for their buck." If you can buy only one mosaic book, I highly recommend this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best mosaic book of all!, May 6, 2001
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This is the hands-down, all-time best. I have just about every mosaic book published in the last 10 years. It has tons of interesting patterns--sophisticated yet simple. It's a little 'long' on animal patterns--it even includes the ever-popular 'winged bat' in various poses. The animal mosaicist will especially enjoy the book--but don't let that put you off. It has more useful patterns than any book on my mosaic shelf. Simply: The best.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Many designs to copy, July 6, 2002
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I bought the book as a beginner looking for the basics of how to get started. While the book has that info, its emphasis is on specific animal and plant design, borders, symbols, etc. Heavy on the animals.

While this isn't the main book I consult in mosaic-making (I like Leslie Dierk's book), I will definitely keep this as a reference.

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3.0 out of 5 stars I had hoped for better
The content fits the title, "an idea book" but, be careful that this is what you want or need.

This book is heavy on line drawing templates that you can use. Read more
Published on June 25, 2006 by Edward O. Lakin Jr.

3.0 out of 5 stars Quite good but the description is misleading
I found this book to be good, but I was disappointed with the "Patterns" which consisted of little tiny depictions of the shape of the project. Read more
Published on January 30, 2006 by Kathy

2.0 out of 5 stars The Mosaic Idea Book
After a few pages of "How To" basics, the remaining pages are mostly filled with small isolated images documented in clever "artsy" dialect. Read more
Published on September 26, 2005 by Craftsman

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas
This book is a great source of ideas. Many books just give you projects, this book helps you create your own design and make a project that is more 'you'
Published on April 10, 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner book!
This book is great for beginners like myself. The designs were easy to follow, and a great starting point for your own designs. Read more
Published on January 12, 2001

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