The Mosaic Artist’s Handbook from Barron's

A thorough journey into the world of mosaics from basic to advanced techniques, this easy-to-follow, beautifully illustrated handbook is as inspiring as it is instructive, for beginners to more advanced mosaic artists.

Designs are broken down into fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions showing how to create a wide variety of pieces out of small pieces of colored glass, marble, ceramic, or stone.

Editor Viv Foster issues the history of mosaics with additional sections on equipment, techniques and supplies. Projects range from simple to sophisticated — from beaded picture frames to shell plant pots.

Valuable advice includes tricks of the trade and design tips for avoiding common mistakes. Also featured is an extensive gallery of mosaic art styles throughout history — Ancient Greece, Byzantium, Renaissance, then on to contemporary styles such as Arts and Crafts.

Editor — Viv Foster.

Hardcover. 320 pages.