Mosaics

by Kaffe Fassett, Candace Bahouth

Mosaics offer a medium to experiment with a wide variety of materials and to create imaginative color schemes. The authors, Kaffe Fassett and Candace Bahouth, are accomplished designers known especially for dramatic color combinations, and for their first collaboratioin they have chosen the rich subject of mosaics -- presenting a collection of creative projects for interiors and exteriors. This book offers plenty of inspiration for those already interested in this increasingly popular craft, as well as solid information for the beginner. The mosaic projects in this book can bring life to your home and garden. You'll find both simple and ambitious ideas here, and the many contemporary materials used here include broken crockery, tiles and mirrors, shells, pebbles, beads, gold-leafed and covered glass, unglazed ceramic and objets trouv's. You'll get full design guidelines for each project, and a special chapter that gives directions for making the mosaics and working with the various types of material that appear in the designs. You get all the information you need to transform your interiors and exteriors with these colorful, irresistible mosaics.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art, Reference, Crafts

160 pages, Hardcover

First published October 7, 1999

Reviews

[Diane Schrader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eye candy and inspiration

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super ideas from a talented designer - full of great projects and tips.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing on in the tradition of Fassett and Bahouth's needlepoint books, this is a trove of eye candy. Unreal photos that inspire in a multitude of ways.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Among the best mosaic books out there. Written from the perspective of mosaic as an art, rather than as an informal craft. Beautifully illustrated book. Recommend the hardback edition.

[SouthWestZippy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked all the ideas in the book. Very interesting and fun to look at.