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Check out the Table of Contents below. Unlike other books and websites, Mosaic Pieces: Essentials for Beginner and Professional Mosaic
Artists, details the "how" and "why" of glass mosaic tile art so you can easily learn to create beautiful mosaic masterpieces.
The ebook's 285 pages are jam-packed with 202 color photographs and illustrations that make each process extremely easy to understand.
It's almost as if I'm in your workshop working side-by-side with you every step of the way.
This ebook details all you need to know about creating glass mosaic tile art, from buying the wood, to choosing a mosaic design, to drawing the
mosaic pattern, to hanging the finished masterpiece on the wall. You won't get all this information presented in such an easy-to-understand
format from any other book or website.
The ebook is targeted to mosaic artists of all experience levels. Even experienced mosaic artists will find themselves eager to soak up the
nitty-gritty details this ebook provides. Whether you're a novice or an experienced mosaic artist, this ebook teaches you everything you need to
know to create wonderful glass mosaic tile art.
As you can see from the Table of Contents, this ebook gives you all the details you need to know to make your very first mosaic project a
wonderful success.
Artists, details the "how" and "why" of glass mosaic tile art so you can easily learn to create beautiful mosaic masterpieces.
The ebook's 285 pages are jam-packed with 202 color photographs and illustrations that make each process extremely easy to understand.
It's almost as if I'm in your workshop working side-by-side with you every step of the way.
This ebook details all you need to know about creating glass mosaic tile art, from buying the wood, to choosing a mosaic design, to drawing the
mosaic pattern, to hanging the finished masterpiece on the wall. You won't get all this information presented in such an easy-to-understand
format from any other book or website.
The ebook is targeted to mosaic artists of all experience levels. Even experienced mosaic artists will find themselves eager to soak up the
nitty-gritty details this ebook provides. Whether you're a novice or an experienced mosaic artist, this ebook teaches you everything you need to
know to create wonderful glass mosaic tile art.
As you can see from the Table of Contents, this ebook gives you all the details you need to know to make your very first mosaic project a
wonderful success.
| Table of Contents for Mosaic Pieces: Essentials for Beginner and Professional Mosaic Artists |
285 pages!
202 color photographs and illustrations!
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Tessera Types
Chapter 3 - Mosaic Methods
Chapter 4 - Base Materials
Chapter 5 - Designing and Drawing
Chapter 6 - Color and Contrast
Chapter 7 - Backgrounds and Borders
Chapter 8 - Adhesives
Chapter 9 - Tools for Cutting and Grouting
Chapter 10 - Work Area
Chapter 11 - Cutting and Adhering Tesserae
Chapter 12 - Creating Your Masterpiece
Chapter 13 - Grouting
Chapter 14 - Finishing
Chapter 15 - Hanging Your Masterpiece
Chapter 16 - Ideas
202 color photographs and illustrations!
Chapter 1 - Introduction
- Introduction to the wonderful world of glass mosaic tile art.
- Review of safety precautions.
Chapter 2 - Tessera Types
- Learn about the many tessera types. (Tesserae are the pieces arranged and adhered to the base material to create your mosaic design.
"Tessera" is singular, "tesserae" is plural.) - Learn why tessera thickness is important.
- Learn what "vitreous glass tile" really means.
- Learn a basic understanding of glass. (The more you understand it, the easier it is to cut, shape, and adhere.)
Chapter 3 - Mosaic Methods
- Learn details of the Direct Method.
- Learn details of the Direct-Indirect Method (a.k.a. Double Direct Method).
- Learn details of the Indirect Method.
Chapter 4 - Base Materials
- Learn about the many types of base materials for your mosaic projects.
- Learn which base materials are acceptable for indoor mosaics.
- Learn which base materials are acceptable for outdoor mosaics.
Chapter 5 - Designing and Drawing
- Learn about the many types of andamento (i.e., visual movement of your mosaic created by placing tesserae in specific patterns to
achieve a desired image). - Learn why tessera size is as important as andamento in creating the desired look and feel of your mosaic.
- Learn how tessera texture affects your mosaic's look.
- Learn how grout-line size and shape affects your mosaic's look.
- Learn to properly plan your mosaic.
- Learn step-by-step to easily draw the outline image for your mosaic even if you can't even legibly write your own name. (If you can't draw,
don't fret. You can do it. Yes, you can! Just follow the step-by-step progression of the process for the sample image that we draw in this
chapter. Then, you can easily apply that same process to whatever image you want to draw for your mosaic. It's easy! You can do it!) - Learn to easily estimate how much tessera material you need for your project.
Chapter 6 - Color and Contrast
- Learn how the mosaic artist's color palette is highly restricted compared to the painter's palette.
- Learn basic color theory.
- Learn characteristics of color.
- Learn how our eyes perceive colors when they're juxtaposed.
- Learn how grout color affects the overall look of your mosaic.
Chapter 7 - Backgrounds and Borders
- Learn why backgrounds are just as important to your mosaic as the main focal point.
- Learn how the background can be functional instead of simply filling space.
- Learn how borders can add structure to your mosaic.
Chapter 8 - Adhesives
- Learn which type of adhesives are best for certain tessera types.
- Learn whether Weldbond is really the best glue for indoor glass mosaics.
- Learn about PVA glue (a.k.a. white glue).
- Learn which other types of adhesives are better in certain mosaic applications.
- Learn to properly apply adhesive to tesserae.
Chapter 9 - Tools for Cutting and Grouting
- Learn about the various glass-cutting tools (and tools for cutting other tessera types).
- Learn which tools you need and those you don't.
- Learn about the various grouting tools.
Chapter 10 - Work Area
- Learn to create a comfortable and efficient work area without adding a new addition to the house.
- Learn the secret to controlling shard mess.
Chapter 11 - Cutting and Adhering Tesserae
- Learn the difference between cutting glass and breaking it.
- Learn how and when to cut glass, and how and when to break it.
- Learn why glass breaks along the score line.
- Learn to properly use scoring tools, breaking pliers, running pliers, grozing pliers, wheeled glass cutters, tile nippers, and other
miscellaneous mosaic tools. - Learn the difference between cutting stained glass and vitreous glass tiles.
- Learn to properly make curved cuts.
- Learn to use wheeled glass cutters even if your hand hurts or has minimal strength.
- Learn to easily measure, mark, cut, and adhere your tessera shapes.
- Learn tips for conserving glass and minimizing waste.
- Learn to easily fix problems with your mosaic even after the adhesive has dried and the grout has hardened. (You'll love this section! If
you don't like something about your mosaic, fix it. It's easy! These secrets have saved several of my mosaics!)
Chapter 12 - Creating Your Masterpiece
- Learn step-by-step how to start with a piece of plywood base material and finish with a mosaic masterpiece.
- See the progression of one of my projects starting with bare wood and raw glass, and ending as a beautiful mosaic.
Chapter 13 - Grouting
- Learn what grout actually is. (The more you understand it, the easier it is to work with.)
- Learn the grouting process step-by-step.
- See the complete step-by-step progression of grouting one of my projects.
- Learn to use and apply different-colored grout in your mosaic.
- Learn to mix and create your own grout color by adding the right kind and quantity of paint.
- Learn what to do if a piece of tessera pops loose while grouting.
- Learn what to do if the grout noticeably shrinks as it dries.
Chapter 14 - Finishing
- Learn whether you need to seal the grout in certain mosaic applications.
- Learn to properly seal the grout with the right sealer.
- Learn to sign your masterpiece so it doesn't rub off the glass. (You want the world to know you created that masterpiece!)
- Learn about framing your masterpiece.
- Learn to install "bumpers" on the back side of your mosaic so it hangs level against the wall.
Chapter 15 - Hanging Your Masterpiece
- Learn the importance of having the proper support system for hanging your heavy mosaic.
- Learn to determine where best to hang you mosaic.
- Learn step-by-step how to create a support system in the wall that will support your heavy mosaic.
- See the complete step-by-step progression of hanging one of my projects, from measuring and marking the wall, to cutting the drywall,
then installing 2x4 support pieces, then reinstalling the drywall, then patching and painting the drywall, then installing the lag bolt, and
then hanging the mosaic. You'll love this section! Learn everything you need to know about building a strong support system for your
heavy mosaic. Don't fret over cutting into your drywall. Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions (with tons of pictures and
illustrations). It's easy! You can do it. Yes, you can!
Chapter 16 - Ideas
- View some of my work to inspire you and arouse your creativity.
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