Mosaic Renaissance: Reviving Classic Tile Art with Millefiori

Description

Revive your love of mosaics! Inside Mosaic Renaissance discover a treasure trove of rich, inspiring patterns and intriguing mosaic projects that incorporate handcrafted Italian glass known as millefiori. After learning essential mosaic techniques--like cutting tiles and mixing a batch of grout - get inspired by a collection of beautiful millefiori patterns you can use in your own mosaic art. Then try ten illustrated mosaic projects ranging from the practical (a basic trivet, a simple box) to the peculiar (a blushing bride skull) plus pretty projects sure to please. Mosaic Renaissance will renew your love of mosaics with: An introduction to tiling tools and techniques 60+ sample patterns, from simple to complex 10 mosaic projects complete with step-by-step instruction A gallery of 40 mosaic pieces from artists around the world With inspiration for all skill levels, Mosaic Renaissance is a visual feast of ideas for reviving your mosaic art. About the Author Laurel Skye is a mosaic artist who teaches a variety of mosaic workshops in her Skyelab studio in California. Her work has appeared in Mosaic Art and Style (Quarry May '07) and she has appeared on HGTV's Offbeat American and she is active in The Society of Mosaic Artists. More of Laurel's work can be found at www.homepage.mac.com/laurelskye.