Mosaic Art: Design & Inspiration

Aimed at people who have made small mosaics their hobby and are interested in tackling larger projects, this book combines the visual inspiration of a sourcebook with information about the creative process involved in making mosaics. Illustrated with examples of the author's own work, the text explains the different elements to be considered when conceiving a new design as well as examining sources of inspiration and the materials involved. Many large indoor and outdoor pieces - for walls and floors - as well as smaller objects including tables, wall plaques and 3-D sculptures are included. A new indirect method using wire mesh is explained, step-by-step, for those who are interested in large scale works