Mosaic Masterpieces

Mosaic Masterpieces

Author: Marty Noble

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-11-21

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0486497488

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More than 30 historic mosaics feature works by Gaudí from Barcelona's Park Güell plus ancient Roman and Islamic art. Sources include synagogues, Christian basilicas, and mosques in Tunis, Ravenna, Venice, and Jerusalem.


Creative Haven Elegant Tile Designs Coloring Book

Creative Haven Elegant Tile Designs Coloring Book

Author: Marty Noble

Publisher: Dover Publications

Published: 2019-10-16

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0486836762

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The history of ceramic tiles begins with the oldest civilizations and they are among the first forms of decorative art, embellishing architecture from many cultures. These 31 gorgeous illustrations were adapted from tile designs dating from the 1600s–1800s, found on walls and floors of mosques, missions, and other buildings in Mexico, Holland, England, India, Morocco, and elsewhere. Pages are printed on one side only and perforated for easy removal.Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Elegant Tile Designs and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.


Creative Haven Mosaic Tile Designs Coloring Book

Creative Haven Mosaic Tile Designs Coloring Book

Author: Susan Johnston

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0486781909

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Drawn from historical archives of mosaic tile designs, 31 full-page illustrations feature geometric shapes and interlocking forms. The bold patterns include classical motifs, Art Deco designs, optical illusions, and other complex interweavings of lines and angles. Illustrations are printed on only one side of the perforated pages for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Mosaic Tile Designs and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Previously published as Mosaic Tile Designs.


Lotus Designs

Lotus Designs

Author: Alberta Hutchinson

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-11-21

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0486490890

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Blossoms, stars, and geometric shapes recapture the hypnotic beauty of the lotus. Thirty-one undulating patterns include the Umbrella Flower, Deer Ears, Spread Eagle, Candle Flower, and other repeating motifs.


Arabic Floral Patterns Coloring Book

Arabic Floral Patterns Coloring Book

Author: Nick Crossling

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-06-13

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0486478475

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Thirty illustrations feature dynamic combinations of interlocking floral designs, rendered in the distinctive style of Islamic art. Colorists and crafters alike will be inspired by the hypnotic appeal of these original motifs.


Mystical Mandala Coloring Book

Mystical Mandala Coloring Book

Author: Alberta Hutchinson

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2007-02-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0486456943

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An ancient form of meditative art, mandalas are complex circular designs that draw the eye toward their centers. This collection offers 30 images to captivate colorists of all ages.


Visual Illusions Coloring Book

Visual Illusions Coloring Book

Author: Spyros Horemis

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1973-01-01

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780486215952

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Beware, the designs herein may boggle your mind and confound your eyes. Does the cube go in or out, is the line straight or curved? You'll have fun deciding while coloring them at the same time. 32 designs.


Creative Haven Mandala Techellations Coloring Book

Creative Haven Mandala Techellations Coloring Book

Author: John Wik

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0486805220

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Colorists with an eye for geometric designs and circular images will adore these full-page mandala patterns. More than 30 original illustrations offer a splendid variety of unique coloring possibilities.


Mixed-Media Mosaics

Mixed-Media Mosaics

Author: Laurie Mika

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-05-24

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1600612156

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Imagine beautiful mosaic pieces with tiles that you easily create yourself! Mixed-Media Mosaics offers a fresh, new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay, you control the size, shape, color and even the texture, resulting in beautiful finished pieces that include tabletops, boxes, jewelry and shrines. In addition to learning traditional tiling techniques such as working with grout and cutting glass tile, you'll also explore creative options for personalizing tiles: • Discover the magic of mica powders and the regal look they can give to mosaics • Learn quick and easy ways of adding paint to handcrafted and commercial tile • See how easy it is to create molds and cast your own relief tiles • Find ways to add personal meaning to your work with the addition of text tiles • Experiment with the addition of beads, jewelry and other embellishments by embedding them right into the tile! Whether you'd like to complete a mosaic tabletop for your patio, a jewelry box as a special gift, or simply experiment with jewelry, you'll find the inspiration you seek in Mixed-Media Mosaics. Start creating your custom mosaic pieces today.


Young House Love

Young House Love

Author: Sherry Petersik

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1579656765

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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.