The complete pebble mosaic handbook
"Maggy Howarth is one of the world's foremost pebble mosaic experts, known for the innovative traditional and contemporary designs she has used to create outdoor mosaics around the world. This new edition is updated, revised and expanded by 32 pages to incorporate many new inspirational designs from...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Richmond Hill, Ontario :
Firefly Books,
2016.
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| Edition: | Third edition. |
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| Summary: | "Maggy Howarth is one of the world's foremost pebble mosaic experts, known for the innovative traditional and contemporary designs she has used to create outdoor mosaics around the world. This new edition is updated, revised and expanded by 32 pages to incorporate many new inspirational designs from the author's studio, Cobblestone Designs, including an experiment in 3-D, spirals and roundels, and large mosaic designs for community spaces. There is also a special section that explores pebble mosaics as a decorative art throughout history. The book provides practical step-by-step instructions for creating mosaics using traditional and modern materials, tools and techniques. The 400 beautiful color photographs and illustrations offer inspiration and make this a stunning how-to book and wish-book." -- |
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| Item Description: | "3rd edition revised & expanded with new mosaics"--Cover. |
| Physical Description: | 272 pages : colour portraits, illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781770856677 1770856676 |
| Author Notes: | Maggy Howarth is one of the world's leading authorities on pebble mosaics. Her designs appear in city squares, hospital grounds and public gardens and fountains. A portfolio of her designs can be viewed at www.maggyhowarth.co.uk. |
