Mixed Media Mosaics: Techniques & Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments

Great crossover potential--introduces a fresh creative medium and process for mixed-media, collage, assemblage, polymer clay and mosaic tile artists.

Project variety--along with more familiar surfaces (like tables and mirrors), mosaic work is introduced in refreshingly new formats, such as jewelry and shrines.

Features an extensive techniques section and 18 step-by-step demos designed to be accessible to all skill levels.

Mixed Media Mosaics uses polymer-clay, mosaic-tile work as a new and exciting platform for mixed-media/collage artists. Readers will learn to craft highly textural and vividly colored icons, boxes, tables, items of personal adornment and more, using a combination of manufactured tiles and handmade tiles. Techniques for creating the tiles include painting and glazing, stamping, embedding items like beads and buttons, mixing pigments and mica powders with clay, adding metallic leaf, creating molds, combining the handcrafted tiles with traditional mosaic tile, grout alternatives and more. In addition to learning techniques for making their own tiles, readers will discover helpful processes for working inspiration (such as an homage to a loved one or a memorable getaway) into their tile-work, using personalization techniques such as stamping words or adding personal ephemera and found objects. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-23-2008; Mixed-Media Mosaics; I really liked the book. Great ideas. It was really specific, and I learned some new techniques to use with stuff that I already make. Great purchase for me.; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-16-2008; Worth it!; I am not a mosaics type of person but I actually wanted this after I saw my mom's copy that she brought on her visit....I do recommend it!; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-14-2008; No cheese! No kitsch! Just good factual help.; I was very pleased with this book and so was my husband. Very interesting to read, lots of helpful information, and not cutesy girly stuff either. My husband took up mosaics and was really disgusted with the painfully cheap designs and...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-17-2008; Inspiring and beautiful book; I absolutely love this artist and her book - the photos and instructions are beautiful and clearly detailed - I am embarking on a new journey into the art of making clay tile and assemblages, and the ideas presented in this book have...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-23-2008; Mixed-Media Mosaics; I really liked the book. Great ideas. It was really specific, and I learned some new techniques to use with stuff that I already make. Great purchase for me.; read full review | report as inappropriate