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Weekend Crafts: Mosaics
by Martin Cheek

Publisher: New Holland
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781847738790

Appealing to beginners and experienced mosaic artists alike, Weekend Crafts: Mosaics features indoor and outdoor projects using a wide range of styles, materials and techniques that can be completed over a weekend. Written with infectious enthusiasm by a leading authority on the subject, this exciting book offers clear instruction and step-by-step photographs and drawings, along with templates for many of the designs.

Price: £8.99

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Garden Mosaics
by Emma Biggs & Tessa Hunkin

Publisher New Holland
Edition Hardback

Decorating and designing with mosaics has been popular for centuries. Mosaic is incredibly versatile and a whole range of effects can be achieved using ceramic, vitreous glass, marble, mirror or granite tiles.This stunning book explores the use of mosaic through 19 beautiful step-by-step projects for the garden. With a comprehensive chapter on materials and techniques and clear step-by-step photographs and instructions throughout, this is the perfect guide for the beginner, as well as more experienced mosaic artist.

Price: £14.99

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Mosaic Today
by Elaine M. Goodwin

Publisher David Porteous Books
Edition Hardback

Elaine M. Goodwin unravels the art, mystery and magic of traditional mosaic techniques and adds her own twenty-first century style to the series of sixteen stunning projects.She guides the reader through each of the projects with clear step-by-step photographs that ensure even the absolute novice can produce breathtaking results. The book includes inspirational examples of the work of leading contemporary mosaic artists from around the world, with fountains, sculpture, figurative works, furniture, architectural pieces, decorative and abstract wall panels.

Price: £19.95

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The Art of Decorative Mosaics
by Elaine M Goodwin

Publisher Crowood Press
Edition Paperback

The art of mosaic making is well documented from earliest times, and many good examples survive. In The Art of Decorative Mosaics, Elaine Goodwin, a mosaic artist of international standing, describes the tools, materials, techniques and methods needed, so that readers can create their own mosaics with confidence and understanding. The book is designed to instruct and inspire, and is lavishly illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs. The author's love of the mosaic medium both as a contemporary art form and in its inspirational historical context shines through.

Price: £9.99

Mosaic Magic
by Angie Weston

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Mosaic Magic offers 15 stylish and practical mosaic projects for the home and garden, with variations and further ideas, as well as a comprehensive and accessible section on materials and techniques.Whether you are a beginner or improver, Mosaic Magic will help you to explore this exciting craft, using historic mosaic ideas as inspiration for chic contemporary design. If you only have a few hours to spare in the evening or at the weekend and want to create something elegant and useful for your home, or make an unusual gift for a special friend, then this book is for you.

Price: £12.99

The Mosaic Artist's Sourcebook
by Teresa Mills

Publisher Apple Press
Edition Spiral bound

Mosaic is an ancient and exciting decorative art form. This colourful book contains over 300 motifs to copy and develop, whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced mosaic artist.A comprehensive techniques section gives step-by-step instructions on everything from choosing materials and selecting colour combinations to cutting and grouting tiles.The directory features a wide range of themes, from animals, birds and marine life to flowers, cultural symbols and children's motifs.

Price: £14.99

Mixed Media Mosaics
by Laurie Mika

Publisher North Light
Edition Paperback

Mixed Media Mosaics offers a fresh new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay and other innovative materials, you control the size, shape, colour and even the texture, empowering yourself to craft mosaics that are uniquely your own. In addition to basic tiling techniques like working with grout and cutting glass tile, you'll be introduced to creative options for making and altering your own tiles. Whether you'd like to complete a richly unique patio table, create a jewelry box as a special gift, or simply add creativity to your own mosaic designs, you'll find the inspiration you seek in Mixed Media Mosaics. Start customizing your mosaic creations today!

Price: £14.99

Modern Mosaic
by Tessa Hunkin

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

The author seeks to inspire the reader to pick up a fragment of stone or glass ‘a tessera’ and start a journey of exploration. Through reinterpretations of works of art – some of them mosaics and some in other media – the projects reveal the practical techniques you will need. With examples from all over the world, Modern Mosaics is a unique and exciting approach to the subject, including some challenging three-dimensional projects.

Price: £15.99

Stylish and Simple Mosaic
by Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin show how even a complete beginner can master basic mosaic techniques. They then explain the use of colour, pattern, and texture using as examples pieces they designed for public and private spaces. Simple and Stylish Mosaic is packed with ideas and inspiration for over 30 contemporary designs for the house and garden.

Price: £9.99

Beginner's Guide to Mosaic
by Alison Peter

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

This stylish and simple guide shows how to create colourful, original designs, and it includes over 80 step-by-step photographs and a selection of stunning finished pieces.

Price: £5.95

The Art of Pebble Mosaics
by Maggy Howarth

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

For those who would like to add interest to their garden by creating delightful pebble mosaics on paths, patios and steps, Maggy Howarth shows all the techniques involved.

Price: £11.95

Design Sourcebook: Mosaics
by Martin Cheek

Publisher New Holland
Edition Paperback

Historically, mosaics have been used far and wide in interior design and architecture. Their current revival has led to a thirst for ideas and inspiration. This book presents a portfolio of the very best contemporary mosaic work, featuring designs in a wide variety of styles and media.

Price: £12.99

Mosaic Craft
by Martin Cheek

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Hardback

Mosaics can transform the most primitive motifs into works of art. With Mosaic Craft, learn how a basic understanding of the techniques (and a little imagination) will help you create brilliant and beautiful projects for your home. This book begins with information on the tools you will need, and then covers all the basic techniques, with clear instructions and step-by-step photographs. The project section has 20 glorious designs that build in complexity as you progress in skill, from easy items that can be made in a few hours to more complex projects, taking a couple of days.

Price: £17.99

Roman Mosaics
by Joseph Wilpert

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Price: £14.99

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