Mosaic Secrets Project-based Tips and Techniques for all Abilities
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Biografisk notat
Becky Paton studied Public Art and Design at Chelsea School of Art and specialised in mosaic. She has undertaken many public and community art projects in this medium and is hugely inspired by nature, with insects, birds and fossils currently taking top spot. Her other passion is portraiture, with her ongoing life’s work being a collection of ‘Warrior Women’, from Joan of Arc to Jane Morris.Mosaic Secrets Project-based Tips and Techniques for all Abilities
Becky is an outstanding Mosaic Artist who takes a painter's approach to her work. – <i>Lady Anne Evans, </i><i>Collector and President of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen</i>
Working with a medium that is essentially about fragmentation, Becky provides seamless inspirational guidance in a clear and precise way while always allowing room for independent creativity and artistic expression. – <i>Kathleen Soriano, judge on ‘Portrait Artist of the Year’ and ‘Landscape Artist of the Year</i>
Becky’s fun and informative approach is completely infectious and will have you thoroughly captivated in your own creativity – wondering where on earth the time went. – <i>Kieran Stiles, award-winning British artist, lecturer and research fellow at Oxford University</i>
This book will equip you with all you need to embrace the joy of mosaics, along with invaluable tips and insights.
Machine Knitting Monthly
Learn the secrets to creating great mosaics with 17 exciting projects suitable for makers of all levels.
In this attractive project-led book, artist Becky Paton imparts the secrets she has learned about making mosaics across two decades. Through these step-by-step projects – including mirrors, coasters, wreaths and disco balls – you too can master the art of mosaic design, working with ceramic and glass tiles, fossils, glitter and other materials, and setting pieces using grout, concrete and resin. An advanced section on portraiture then helps you to perfect eyes, mouths and skin tones, and special advice is given on working with schools and communities.
Whether you aspire to a large wall-mounted piece or just fancy adding a few sparkly highlights to your garden, this is the perfect guide to all things mosaic!
INTRODUCTION
A brief history
PART 1: GETTING STARTED
Finding inspiration
Designing your mosaic
Work environment
Tools
Tiles
Cutting techniques
Mosaic bases
Adhesives and glues
Grout
PART TWO: THE PROJECTS
Projects with grout
- Terracotta dish
- Personalised present tag
- Pride love heart
- Cheese plant smorgasboard
- Mosaic mirror
- Moorish-inspired coasters
- Mini robin
- Iridescent beetle
- House nameplate
Projects with concrete and resin
- Concrete garden accent
- Garden flower
- Christmas star decoration
- Garden dragonflies
- Mirror ball
- Rosebud brooch
- Ivy leaf
- Mosaic wreath
PART THREE: GOING A LITTLE FURTHER
Community and public art
Perfect portraiture
Acknowledgements and Image credits
Mosaic stockists and handy suppliers
Becky is an outstanding Mosaic Artist who takes a painter's approach to her work. – <i>Lady Anne Evans, </i><i>Collector and President of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen</i>
Working with a medium that is essentially about fragmentation, Becky provides seamless inspirational guidance in a clear and precise way while always allowing room for independent creativity and artistic expression. – <i>Kathleen Soriano, judge on ‘Portrait Artist of the Year’ and ‘Landscape Artist of the Year</i>
Becky’s fun and informative approach is completely infectious and will have you thoroughly captivated in your own creativity – wondering where on earth the time went. – <i>Kieran Stiles, award-winning British artist, lecturer and research fellow at Oxford University</i>
This book will equip you with all you need to embrace the joy of mosaics, along with invaluable tips and insights.
Machine Knitting Monthly
Learn the secrets to creating great mosaics with 17 exciting projects suitable for makers of all levels.
In this attractive project-led book, artist Becky Paton imparts the secrets she has learned about making mosaics across two decades. Through these step-by-step projects – including mirrors, coasters, wreaths and disco balls – you too can master the art of mosaic design, working with ceramic and glass tiles, fossils, glitter and other materials, and setting pieces using grout, concrete and resin. An advanced section on portraiture then helps you to perfect eyes, mouths and skin tones, and special advice is given on working with schools and communities.
Whether you aspire to a large wall-mounted piece or just fancy adding a few sparkly highlights to your garden, this is the perfect guide to all things mosaic!
INTRODUCTION
A brief history
PART 1: GETTING STARTED
Finding inspiration
Designing your mosaic
Work environment
Tools
Tiles
Cutting techniques
Mosaic bases
Adhesives and glues
Grout
PART TWO: THE PROJECTS
Projects with grout
- Terracotta dish
- Personalised present tag
- Pride love heart
- Cheese plant smorgasboard
- Mosaic mirror
- Moorish-inspired coasters
- Mini robin
- Iridescent beetle
- House nameplate
Projects with concrete and resin
- Concrete garden accent
- Garden flower
- Christmas star decoration
- Garden dragonflies
- Mirror ball
- Rosebud brooch
- Ivy leaf
- Mosaic wreath
PART THREE: GOING A LITTLE FURTHER
Community and public art
Perfect portraiture
Acknowledgements and Image credits
Mosaic stockists and handy suppliers