Mosaics - Making the Pieces Fit
Mosaics - Making the Pieces Fit

Author: Craig Childress Johnson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-05-02

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1387785885

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Often, our lives feel like a disjointed collection of drab glass, stone, and ceramic pieces. We wonder if thereÕs any purpose or plan to our lives. Has the artisan stopped working on our project and tossed us onto the shelf to collect dust? We think weÕve been thrown into the landfill as rubble. Sometimes our introspection thickens and we find ourselves in depression or a dark night of the soul. ThereÕs no gold or color any more, just a monochrome palette of black, white, and gray. We sense great loss and despair of ever regaining that which has been lost. Miraculously, itÕs in the midst of such times, we often find God doing amazing things in our lives. If we are yielded to Him, looking for His ways in us, we discover HeÕs building all sorts of things into our lives; He is creating a wondrous mosaic from the tesserae of our experiences. These essays represent some of the tesserae being assembled into my life image by the Master Artisan who makes no mistakes.

Making Concrete Garden Ornaments
Making Concrete Garden Ornaments

Author: Sherri Warner Hunter

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9781579903183

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A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and tailored them for low-tech surroundings. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishments, craft a birdbath, a Little Lady Fountain, and more. Twenty-five projects in all.

Marvelous Mosaics for Home & Garden
Marvelous Mosaics for Home & Garden

Author: George W. Shannon

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781895569728

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Choose from a range of extraordinary mosaic techniques and materials for making 20 exceptional decorative items. Use silicone to apply art glass onto a translucent background for a uniquely shimmering look. Incorporate natural and found objects like fossils and bottles washed up on shore and polished by the sea. Projects include a table adorned with rocks and glass, a mirrored tray, a 3-D decanter, and more.

Make Your Own Mosaics
Make Your Own Mosaics

Author: Helen Miles

Publisher: White Owl

Published: 2023-05-04

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1399006363

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Explore the powerful medium of mosaic in this book which offers a fresh perspective on the ancient art. Packed with photographs, clear instructions, and new ideas about how to create stunning mosaic pieces for indoors and outdoors, Make Your Own Mosaics explains the principles of mosaic making as practiced since Roman times. This easy-to-follow book contains step by step instructions on how to make mosaics, covering every aspect of the process from designing mosaics to tools, adhesives, and substrates. Written for creators with all levels of experience, this book opens up a fascinating world showing how ceramic and glass alongside recycled and reclaimed materials can be used to make lasting pieces for the home and garden. Make Your Own Mosaics offers eight unique mosaic projects and seven different approaches to this addictive skill. Chapters on Learning from the Ancients are included alongside practical tips and information on how to choose the right mosaic method for your project. From making a mosaic house number to a garden wall plaque or seasonal decorations, this book will show you how. Whether you want to make classically inspired mosaics, experiment with found materials or decorate your space with beautiful and expressive art, Make Your Own Mosaics is for you.

Make A Mosaic And Other Great LEGO Ideas
Make A Mosaic And Other Great LEGO Ideas

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-05-28

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0744034248

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Adorn and organize your room LEGO-style with this bite-sized collection of beautiful and useful LEGO ideas. Small in size but big in inspiration, this neat 32-page volume contains perfectly practical projects from the 'Make & Keep' chapter of The LEGO® Ideas Book. These ideas will do more than teach building skills; they will unlock your imagination and get you dreaming up dozens of ideas of your own. Projects range from arty 3-D mosaics and themed picture frames to sea monster desk organizers and space-saving minifigure display stands. You will find instructions for building LEGO versions of your favorite board games too, such as chess and Tic Tac Toe. There are interviews with top LEGO fan builders and much more inside this book, so dip in - and don't forget, there are four other exciting books in this series, too. ©2020 The LEGO Group

Hi, My Name Is Jack
Hi, My Name Is Jack

Author: Jack Watts

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-11-29

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1439192707

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In this grippingly honest narrative about one man’s journey from addiction and self-destruction to recovery and a changed life, readers will be dismayed at the hurtful patterns of his two alcoholic parents and how they scarred and shaped the outcome of their three sons forever. Watts openly talks of his multiple failed marriages, strained relationships with his children, overwhelming business losses, and the self-loathing and guilt that plagued him for years. In spite of all of this, Jack held on to the conviction he made more than fifteen years ago never to drink again. Gradually learning to make better choices, he discovered how to move past deeply engraved dysfunctions and become a productive, loving adult. Included are accounts of his efforts to live out the twelve steps in restoring relationships with family members and confronting the offender who molested his three daughters. A story like this is one that continues throughout a lifetime. The glimpses shared in these pages will inspire readers to be honest about their own demons and provide hope for a fulfilled and joyful life beyond the shackles of addiction.

Mosaic Techniques & Traditions
Mosaic Techniques & Traditions

Author: Sonia King

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1402740611

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This visually arresting volume showcases mosaics from all corners of the globe and teaches the skills needed to produce 15 beautiful pieces of your own.

The Stained Glass Home
The Stained Glass Home

Author: George W. Shannon

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781895569599

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Explains the techniques of making stained glass mosaics, and features step-by-step instructions for approximately thirty projects for the home and garden. Includes patterns.