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Mosaic Secrets

Project-based Tips and Techniques for all Abilities

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Mosaic Secrets

Project-based Tips and Techniques for all Abilities

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Description

Learn the secrets to creating great mosaics with 17 exciting projects suitable for makers of all levels.

In this attractive project-led book, artist Becky Paton imparts the secrets she has learned about making mosaics across two decades. Through these step-by-step projects – including mirrors, coasters, wreaths and disco balls – you too can master the art of mosaic design, working with ceramic and glass tiles, fossils, glitter and other materials, and setting pieces using grout, concrete and resin. An advanced section on portraiture then helps you to perfect eyes, mouths and skin tones, and special advice is given on working with schools and communities.

Whether you aspire to a large wall-mounted piece or just fancy adding a few sparkly highlights to your garden, this is the perfect guide to all things mosaic!

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
A brief history

PART 1: GETTING STARTED
Finding inspiration
Designing your mosaic
Work environment
Tools
Tiles
Cutting techniques
Mosaic bases
Adhesives and glues
Grout

PART TWO: THE PROJECTS
Projects with grout
- Terracotta dish
- Personalised present tag
- Pride love heart
- Cheese plant smorgasboard
- Mosaic mirror
- Moorish-inspired coasters
- Mini robin
- Iridescent beetle
- House nameplate
Projects with concrete and resin
- Concrete garden accent
- Garden flower
- Christmas star decoration
- Garden dragonflies
- Mirror ball
- Rosebud brooch
- Ivy leaf
- Mosaic wreath
PART THREE: GOING A LITTLE FURTHER
Community and public art
Perfect portraiture

Acknowledgements and Image credits
Mosaic stockists and handy suppliers

Product details

Published Sep 23 2025
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 176
ISBN 9781789943221
Imprint Herbert Press
Illustrations Fully illustrated throughout.
Dimensions 11 x 9 inches
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Becky Paton

Becky Paton studied Public Art and Design at Chels…

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