{"product_id":"the-complete-pebble-mosaic-handbook","title":"The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\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.\" \u003c\/i\u003e -- B and B, Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The sections and their chapters are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eCore Techniques \u003cli\u003e The basic principles of mosaic \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In-situ techniques \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Precast technique \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Using the computer to make patterns \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e New developments in pebble mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eAround the World \u003cli\u003e Pebble mosaic traditions from around the world \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Contemporary pebble mosaicists \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eGazetteer of Design Ideas and Templates by Maggy Howarth \u003cli\u003e 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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \r","brand":"Maggy Howarth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44481308819692,"sku":"9781770856677","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781770856677.jpg?v=1720912028","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/the-complete-pebble-mosaic-handbook","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}