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These mosaic books are available for purchase through Amazon.com. Click
on the book and a popup window will take you to Amazon. You will
still have this browser window open to complete any purchases for supplies here. All of these books are recommend for one or more of the following
reasons:
- numerous
illustrations of mosaic art.
- good
explanations of mosaic techniques.
- interesting
discussions of the history of mosaic art.
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Making Mosaics: Designs, Techniques & Projects
by Leslie Dierks
A great book for beginners, this title covers different types of mosaic techniques including pique assiette work with
broken plates. It also includes unique projects and step-by-step illustrations. Read the reviews at Amazon if you aren't convinced.
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Classic Mosaic: Designs & Projects Inspired by 6,000 Years of Mosaic Art
by Elaine M. Goodwin
We often give this book as a gift to friends because it has so many good illustrations of a WIDE variety of mosaic styles. Highly
recommended for pictures
that inspire.
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Making Mosaics (Step-by-Step Crafts)
by Martin Cheek
Martin Cheek is a professional artist and art instructor with impressive credentials. His book is an excellent
guide for a beginner with lots of HOW-TO illustrations. Learn how to nip tile, glue and apply grout by looking at pictures.
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Ancient Mosaics
by Roger Ling
This book got highest reviews on Amazon. No wonder, it has 106 photos (47 color).
The photos are well-chosen too. Each illustrates a stylistic development in the evolution of mosaics, from the earliest Greek pebble mosaics to mosaics from different regions of the Roman world to the earliest Christian mosaics.
A captivating book.
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The Weekend Crafter: Mosaics: Inspirational Ideas and Practical Projects for the Weekend
by Martin Cheek
This is perhaps the best book for a beginner. From the questions we receive via email, the biggest problem beginners have is not knowing how to plan a project and how to keep it simple. This book should help tremendously. It also explains how to make your own designs with inspiring examples. It covers everything. Reviewers agree that this book is the one to buy.
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The Mosaic Idea Book
by Rosalind Wates, Paul Forrester, Martin Norris
It is generally agreed that this is perhaps the best books for mosaic patterns. There are many designs to use, and it's almost impossible to look at the book without coming up with your own ideas.
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Outdoor Mosaic: Original Weather-Proof Designs to Brighten Any Exterior Space
by Emma Biggs, Tessa Hunkin
Step-by-step instructions on how to make an outdoor mosaic. Good discussions of materials and techniques for making
your mosaic last through rain, seepage, freeze, thaw. Good designs too.
Need we say more?
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Need to save money?
We have free
mosaic instructions available online at this website. We also have a page of
mosaic questions that covers how to cut mosaic tile,
how to select adhesives and backings, and how to grout a mosaic without ruining it.
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Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World
by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
This book is reviewed very highly on Amazon for its use of illustrations to explain the history of mosaics in the
Graeco-Roman world. Lots of pictures of mosaics in classical
styles.
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