Ceramics Books and Magazines

Author: Laurie Mika
Publisher: North Light Books
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$22.99~~
Buy New: $13.96
You Save: $9.03 (39%)

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

34 reviews
Sales Rank: 14695

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.4

ISBN: 1581809832
Dewey Decimal Number: 738.5
EAN: 9781581809831

Publication Date: July 6, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New, Perfect Condition, Please allow 4-14 business days for delivery. 100% Money Back Guarantee, Over 1,000,000 customers served.

Customer Reviews:

Showing reviews 21-25 of 34

« PREV

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

I LOVED THIS BOOK!-even though it wasn't about what I thought. September 22, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

I ordered this book, even though I am not a "mosaic" person. The projects on the cover just looked so intriging and the title lead me to think that this would be a book about incorporating lots of different objects into mosaics- I think it was the 'and other embellishments' part. Since I do collage and mixed media art, I though this might be a new field to explore.
The book does NOT teach you about incorporating objects into mosaics (although there are a few things other than tiles in some of the projects), but it does tell you how this artist makes mosaics using clay tiles she makes herself with rubber stamps. And she does such a wonderful job of teaching you how to do this,too, that I am already getting my supplies together to try this, although I am also not a (polymer)"clay" person! She includes lots of tips-usually things you wouldn't think about until you run into a problem, the photos are clear and stepped out for each project, and the projects themselves are beautiful.
The projects also are set up so that you can immediately see how you could change them or make something completely different, using the same techniques.
If you enjoy collage, mosaics, rubber stamps and/or polymer clay, this book could lead you in a new direction.

5 out of 5 stars

Great book for learning more than 1 technique! September 14, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

As a crafter with a hefty collection, usually my biggest regret is buying a book that only teaches me 1 thing. This book is a great find that teaches you a whole bunch of different things so you can branch out, try something new, and come up with your own mix-n-match-craft ideas. If you like this one, I'd also recommend checking out a book called "Pretty Little Things" as another fun batch of variety.

5 out of 5 stars

Great resource for Ploymer Clay Mosaics September 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a great book for polymer clay artists and those who want to be polymer clay artists! Laurie has provided great ideas along with "how to" instructions for making things easy and perfect! I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a resource in polymer clay tiles, and mixed media art.

5 out of 5 stars

An excellent pick for any working in polymer clay September 3, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

MIXED MEDIA MOSAICS: TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS is an excellent pick for any working in polymer clay, whether it be producing jewelry, boxes, or mosaic tiles. Chapters discuss mica powders and how they can enhance mosaic efforts, survey techniques for creating molds and casting tiles, and provide a rich set of inspirations to delight mosaic crafters and libraries catering to crafts people and home artists.

5 out of 5 stars

Wish I could give it more stars! September 2, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This is an exceptionally well-thought-out and well-put-together book. The inspiration behind the projects and gallery photos comes through very strongly, yet the step-by-step inspires real creativity. This book has helped me out a real creative slump. Thanks Laurie!!

Copyright by CeramicsBookshop.com Cart powered by Amazon.com
All logos and trademarks on this site are property of their respective owners.
Industrial Ceramics and Pottery : Ceramics Books and Magazines