Mixed-Media Mosaics: Techniques and Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments

I've never really been a crafter... I've tried knitting and crocheting to fill up some of my free time, but it was all too tedious for me. I tried jewelry making, but that too got a bit boring. Until I stumbled upon traditional mosaics, which I absolutely loved because all the different projects that I could do.. it seemed endless. And what a delight to come across this book at my local Michael's!!! It seemed like a lot of work at first, creating and painting and stamping my own tiles... and sometimes one project does take time, but each tile is a work of art, each one different and unique and when it's all put together, it's really just amazing!!! It's an artform that is oddly beautiful. It can be kind of expensive buying all your tools but once you have them, you can make many different projects out of them. For example, different stamps, the acrylic paints, mica powders, polymer clay, most of these things I didn't have, but once you get your tools together, you can create lots of really amazing art pieces!!! I found the process of making my own tiles very easy and quite therapeutic. Love this book and would recommend it to all ages!!!

Author walks you through the process and makes what looks impossible, doable! Great project that can be worked on over time

What a wonderful book full of creative ideas and thoughts. While the projects are spectacular, the basic instructions and techniques are really all you need to create your own art. I can't wait to express myself with my tiles. I can think of all kinds of wacky embellishment that would make a piece, my own. I do love books that inspire. The pictures remind me of a box of candy, looking over each element, and taking in the whole thing. I AM GOING TO GO BAKE TILES FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS, and then I am going to sit in a nice comfortable spot and make a collage of my favorite things. My dogs will have to cook their own meals for a few day, or ask their Daddy nicely because I am going to be busy. I would recommend this book to any frustrated artist or artist wannabe. The pictures are clear, instructions direct, and it's a wonderful sight.

I’ve been working with Polymer Clay for around a year and admit. I’m addicted. I think I now have enough pendants to adorn everyone in my state! I decided it was time to branch out with this craft, so I decided to try my hand at making wall art. One thing led to another, and someone in my online crafting group suggested I look up Laurie’s work. I ended up buying her ebook and haven’t stopped making tiles using her tips since! This is a great book for any level of clay crafter but especially those who are serious about making something beautiful they can be proud of. I plan to give some mosaic treasures as Christmas presents this year! Written clearly and beautifully illustrated. You won’t be disappointed!

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.

it has some great ideas but sometimes the detail is lacking and there isn't a great deal actually in the book. I think I expected more projects and more techniques

I have had Laurie's book for years and always refer to it when I start a polymer clay project. I played with clay with a friend recently and decided she needed the book also. I apparently bought the last one on Amazon and surprised my friend with it. She had been searching for the book and was unable to locate one except for a used one at $60. Still a bargain. Laurie is a wonderful artist and great teacher.

I checked this book out from the library and liked it so much I bought it. It is concise with both pictures and written instructions. It also has resources in the back. My only warning would be that it is mostly polymer clay. The projects are polymer clay with other materials added. If you are not looking for a mixed media book that is mostly polymer clay projects, then this is not for you. However, if you want to learn how to incorporate polymer clay into many projects, this is a great book to start with.

This book is so jam packed with techniques and ideas that it is an inspiration for all avid crafters, not just mosaic artists. There is something here to inspire everyone who likes using mixed media,including reclaimed trinkets and beads,experimenting with colour and texture and loves creating beautiful things.Just looking through the projects makes one wonder at the skill and creativity of the author.My daughter who works with mosaics has hugely expanded her work - and enjoyment- having read the book and discovered the variety of other media to enhance classical mosaic work.

Sehr gute Beschreibungen mit detaillierten Fotos, jeder Arbeitsschritt ist gut erklärt. Inspiriert zu eigenen Kreationen.

It was in excellent condition and saved me alot of money!

In Love with the book. Iam interested in mixed media. But this book has polymer clay projects as part of mixed media. I love polymer clay. So it's a win win for me

Ein Buch, das in keiner Mixed-Media-Bibliothek fehlen sollte. Mit Stempel, Pearl-Ex und Acryl-Farben auf Modelliermasse stellt die Künstlerin ihre Techniken und Werke vor, die einfach nur atemberaubend schön sind. Die Projekte machen Lust, selbst kreativ zu werden. Ich empfehle das Buch wärmstens weiter.