Found Art Mosaics

Found materials are taking the craft world by storm because the creative potential is tremendous. Contemporary mosaic artists?who continue to expand the limits of construction and materials?can benefit greatly from this movement toward reuse. Even the mosaic neophytes among us can explore the myriad possibilities of these new materials with this fabulous guide. Learn everything you need to get started in the world of found art mosaics, from materials, glass, ceramics, natural materials, grouts, surfaces, sealants, safety gear, and more. The 27 projects here?including the Buttons & Pebbles Vase, Glittering Jewels Belt Buckle, and Recycled Bathtub Garden Planter?each reuse and repurpose objects differently, as the found object may be the surface, the tesserae, or both.

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Posted: Jan-09-2009

Great book!

I am an experienced mosaic artist and I enjoyed the more advanced projects. I learned an enormous amount and got new ideas for my own projects. The book is well laid out; the instructions are excellent; and the photos are beautiful. I also gave this book to my mother who is a beginner. She...

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Posted: Sep-18-2008

Nice projects

I like the projects and the simple illustrated instructions. I'm not a beginner but for someone who is they are very helpful. My favorite part is that you can adapt the projects to whatever you have on hand.

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Posted: Aug-14-2008

Tchotchke fest...

This book is loaded with color pictures. Unfortunately they're for projects that were way too kitschy and cutesy for my husband's taste; he found the Mixed Media Mosaics book a lot more useful. It's a nice quality book, though.

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Posted: Oct-13-2007

A book for all ages

Suzan's book is a wonderful source of information on techniques to incorporate found objects into the mosaic process. The book is clearly laid out with concise steps and instructions (including patterns) for a variety of projects. People of all ages will enjoy the suggestions that Suzan offers...

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Posted: Oct-01-2007

fresh take on mosaics

I have many mosaic books but this one includes great tips, techniques plus very creative approach to using found objects to create some really beautiful, pulled together pieces.

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Posted: Aug-25-2007

Excellent

I liked the way data was presented in sequential steps with information on the various methods of adhesion. Great photos.

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Posted: Aug-23-2007

An Amazing "How-To" in Gorgeous Mosaics.

This is a very eye catching book. It cries out for page turning from beginning to end. If anyone were to create mosaics without attending any classes this would be the way to go.

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