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Mosaic garden projects : add color to your garden with tables, fountains, birdbaths, and more / by Mark Brody ; with Sheila Ashdown ; with photographs by Justin Myers.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Portland : Timber Press, 2015Description: 304 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1604694874 (pbk.)
  • 9781604694871 (pbk.)
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Contents:
Plant some art in your garden -- Mosaic fundamentals -- Work space -- Tools and supplies -- Materials : tesserae, substrates, adhesives, and grouts -- Mosaic design basics -- The mosaic process : direct, double-direct, and reverse methods -- Mosaic projects : Address sign ; Bird feeder ; Friendly raccoon face ; Spiral stepping-stone ; Avocado ; Hosta leaf ; Labyrinth ; Bamboo stand on recycled window ; chicken coop ; Flower tabletop ; Dragonfly ; Flowing wave ; Tulip mosaic with plant box ; Found objects ; Sundial ; Pebble stepping-stone ; Planter with mosaic frieze ; Jeweled frog planter ; Pagoda ; Blooming birdbath ; Chimenea ; Neighborhood library ; Orb fountain ; Pouring pitchers -- Project templates. 520 $a This hands-on guide includes a primer on the fundamentals of mosaic, with information on materials and three mosaic methods. Mosaic artist Mark Brody then walks you step-by-step through the creation of 25 decorative yet functional projects. From simple ideas like address signs, bird feeders, stepping stones to more complex projects like the jeweled frog, pagoda, orb fountain, Mosaic Garden Projects is packed with inspiration that will brighten your garden every day of the year.
Summary: This hands-on guide includes a primer on the fundamentals of mosaic, with information on materials and three mosaic methods. Mosaic artist Mark Brody then walks you step-by-step through the creation of 25 decorative yet functional projects. From simple ideas like address signs, bird feeders, stepping stones to more complex projects like the jeweled frog, pagoda, orb fountain, Mosaic Garden Projects is packed with inspiration that will brighten your garden every day of the year.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"This thorough guide to techniques, tools, and materials is filled with expert tips and tricks. The detailed project instructions will inspire you to make your own mosaicked mark on the landscape." --Lorene Edwards Forkner, author of Handmade Garden Projects

In Mosaic Garden Projects , artist Mark Brody walks step-by-step through the creation of 25 decorative yet functional projects. With simple ideas like address signs and stepping stones to more complex projects such as an orb fountain, Brody also includes with a primer on the fundamentals of mosaic and information on the range of possible materials. Project templates are included along with instructions on how to scale each project. Mosaic Garden Projects is packed with inspiration that will brighten the garden all year long.

"25 colorful step-by-step projects"--Cover.

Includes index.

Plant some art in your garden -- Mosaic fundamentals -- Work space -- Tools and supplies -- Materials : tesserae, substrates, adhesives, and grouts -- Mosaic design basics -- The mosaic process : direct, double-direct, and reverse methods -- Mosaic projects : Address sign ; Bird feeder ; Friendly raccoon face ; Spiral stepping-stone ; Avocado ; Hosta leaf ; Labyrinth ; Bamboo stand on recycled window ; chicken coop ; Flower tabletop ; Dragonfly ; Flowing wave ; Tulip mosaic with plant box ; Found objects ; Sundial ; Pebble stepping-stone ; Planter with mosaic frieze ; Jeweled frog planter ; Pagoda ; Blooming birdbath ; Chimenea ; Neighborhood library ; Orb fountain ; Pouring pitchers -- Project templates. 520 $a This hands-on guide includes a primer on the fundamentals of mosaic, with information on materials and three mosaic methods. Mosaic artist Mark Brody then walks you step-by-step through the creation of 25 decorative yet functional projects. From simple ideas like address signs, bird feeders, stepping stones to more complex projects like the jeweled frog, pagoda, orb fountain, Mosaic Garden Projects is packed with inspiration that will brighten your garden every day of the year.

This hands-on guide includes a primer on the fundamentals of mosaic, with information on materials and three mosaic methods. Mosaic artist Mark Brody then walks you step-by-step through the creation of 25 decorative yet functional projects. From simple ideas like address signs, bird feeders, stepping stones to more complex projects like the jeweled frog, pagoda, orb fountain, Mosaic Garden Projects is packed with inspiration that will brighten your garden every day of the year.

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