Tile Artist's Motif Bible
Tile Artist's Motif Bible

Author: Jacqui Atkin

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2007-02-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780896894389

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This isn't just for the bathroom anymore, and home dicor hobbyists will uncover all the basic techniques, tricks and tools for creating unique tile motifs in The Artist's Motif Bible. Every design features a color photo, instructions and advice on color variations. This lay-flat guide also features:

Mosaic Artist's Bible
Mosaic Artist's Bible

Author: Teresa Mills

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781570762932

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Mosaicists of every level will delight in this new sourcebook, featuring page after page of inspiring motifs. Arranged by theme -- from animals, birds, and marine life to flowers, cultural symbols, and childrens motifs -- these striking designs are easy to copy and scale. A comprehensive techniques section offers step-by-step instructions on everything from choosing materials and selecting colour combinations to cutting and grouting tiles, while a gallery section demonstrates how the motifs can be used to decorate ceramics, furniture, and accessories -- or be works of art on their own. Written by a mosaic artist of international standing, this is a rich source of ideas for all who aspire to this ancient, enduringly beautiful art form.

Tile Artist's Bible
Tile Artist's Bible

Author: Jacqui Atkin

Publisher: A & C Black

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780713681963

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A collection of 200 decorative designs, which helps you bring colour and creativity to your hand-made or shop-brought tiles. This work features a photograph of the finished design, a charted diagram, instructions in the order of work and advice on alternative colour variations for every entry. It includes information on suppliers and resources.

A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture
A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture

Author: William Chambers

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2011-10-30

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0486146979

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Beautiful reproduction of a 1791 classic describes the qualifications and duties of an architect. The 55 superb plates depict ornate compartments for coved ceilings; pedestals for columns; arches; balusters; and other architectural features.