The Encyclopedia Of Mosaic Techniques A Step By Step Visual Dictionary With An Inspirational Gallery Of Finished Works

Description

The Encyclopedia of Mosaic Techniques shares the ancient methods for creating decorative artwork with mosaic tiles. This visual directory helps you transform your pottery, furniture, walls, and floors with fabulous creative mosaics. Learn foolproof techniques for getting colours to work together to create dynamic designs. It needn't be expensive: find out how to work with improvised mosaic tiles, such as pebbles, coloured glass, and other found materials.

Author description

Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin have been partners in the Mosaic Workshop for eight years. From their studio, they produce mosaics for public and private commissions, and run courses on all aspects of mosaic design. They have recently opened a shop and gallery in central London. Tessa Hunkin has fulfilled a multitude of public and private commissions, including St Alban in Westminster Cathedral, Quaglino's restaurant in London, and Qaboos Mosque in Buraimi, Oman. As part of the renowned Mosaic Workshop, she has restored works in many public buildings including the National Portrait Gallery in London and Brighton Museum. Her regular partnership with Emma Biggs has produced several exhibitions over recent years and three previous books - Mosaics for the Garden, Stylish and Simple Mosaic, and Mosaic Workshop.

Table of contents

BEFORE YOU START Mosaics Ancient and Modern Design Sources Color in Mosaics SETTING UP Types of Tesserae Safety Equipment Drawing Equipment Surfaces Adhesives Fixing Equipment Grouting Equipment Workshop Set-up A - Z OF TECHNIQUES Adhesive Techniques Andamenti Backgrounds Borders Casting Central motifs Common Mistakes Cutting Techniques Design Techniques Direct method Direct method on mesh Double reverse method Finishing and fixing Glass and silicone Grouting Indirect method on paper Indirect method with plastic Laying tessarae Micromosaic Opus Outdoor direct adhesive method Outdoor indirect method Outdoor sand and cement Pebbles Repeat fan patterns Taking templates Three dimensional effects Three dimensional surfaces Useful tips GALLERY Andamenti Color Cutting Contrast Light effects Pattern Realism Relief Tone GLOSSARY INDEX CREDITS