{"product_id":"the-complete-pebble-mosaic-handbook-9781770856677","title":"The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This book is indeed complete with every aspect of design material selection  installation and care considered... Appropriate as a coffee table book and an instructive text; beginner and pro alike will not be disappointed.\" -- B and B  Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association Maggy Howarth is one of the worlds 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 authors 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. The sections and their chapters are: Core Techniques The basic principles of mosaic In-situ techniques Precast technique Using the computer to make patterns New developments in pebble mosaic  Around the World Pebble mosaic traditions from around the world Contemporary pebble mosaicists  Gazetteer of Design Ideas and Templates by Maggy Howarth Allover patterns; Chinese allover patterns; interlacing patterns; allover centrical designs; borders; stars; sun and moon; spiral  cross and maze; human figures; mythological figures and anthropomorphic creatures; stick figures; animals; reptiles and fish; birds; insects; flowers; trees; other suitable subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45529636929589,"sku":"ByrdShop_1770856676","price":250.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781770856677.jpg?v=1780939954","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-complete-pebble-mosaic-handbook-9781770856677","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}