Mosaics are Heating Up. Christine Stewart takes the art of mosaics to an entirely new level with innovative techniques and easy-to-build projects. Combine fusing and mosaics to create Hot Mosaics, a beautiful combination of glass art techniques. Learn this technique through step-by-step projects for panels, teapots and more. Create stunning mosaic pictures of your favorite places from photographs and memories. What is Hot Mosaics? Hot mosaics is a technique created by acclaimed mosaic artist Christine Stewart that uses fused glass pieces within mosaic design. The effect is spectacular. The textural fused pattern pieces with rounded edges are a dramatic contrast to the neighboring non-fired glass pieces. Try this technique to take your mosaic art to the next level.

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Learn the Art of Mosaics In Your Own Home Watch two top instructors, Tommy G Giambusso and Joe Porcelli, transform a simple table-top into a beautiful Aztec Sun Stone mosaic in this wonderful instructional DVD. The Glass Guys take you through topics including mosaic design, glass tile selection, glass mosaic cutting tools, Mosaic cements and grout, using stained glass plus bonus mosaic repair techniques. This DVD is a great addition to any artist library and is full of useful information and techniques.

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This colorful guide will inspire you to organize your craft space. Explore ideas for planning and utilizing your space to create an efficient and inviting studio. Divided by craft, including stained glass and mosaics, beading, paper arts and more, each section provides insights to identify organizational obstacles and practical solutions. Full color photographs of a variety of workshops from utilitarian to vintage boutique themes give design cues to help you develop a style that and 39;s uniquely your own.

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A Must-Have Book for All Artists The ultimate reference for artisans that want to make a picture perfect first impression. Through the use of straight-forward language, charts, diagrams, and sample photographs, author Steve Meltzer teaches an in-depth course on how to digitally photograph your art. Learn about the use of lighting, image composition, backgrounds, color theory, equipment and more. Technical jargon is broken down into everyday language making it possible to understand the tools and techniques available to you. This book then takes it a step further by explaining the basics of popular photo editing software. Take your art to the next level by presenting it in professional looking images with the help of this book. The images below are samples of the fantastic illustrations provided throughout this text. Shown are samples of informative images discussing color theory, lighting and equipment, using software, creating compelling images by selecting appropriate backgrounds and props to demonstrate scale, and a sample of the quality of image you can produce with the right tools and care.

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Sell Your Work Basic formulas from pricing craftwork to pricing one-of-kind pieces, this book has it all. Learn tips on making the most profit, legal ways to cut your tax bill, and ways to boost your cash income. Great for any craftsperson selling their work. Delphi Success Stories Read about other Delphi customers who turned their hobby into a profitable business. Find them at www.delphiglass.com/sellyourart .

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Sell Your Work Step-by-step instructions on how to determine if your art or craft will sell on eBay, how to learn what buyers will pay, how to take advantage of a number of factors which influence auctions, and a host of auction selling tactics which specifically help artists and craftspeople. By James Dillehay. Delphi Success Stories Read about other Delphi customers who turned their hobby into a profitable business. Find them at www.delphiglass.com/sellyourart .

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Glorious Gift Ideas Create dazzling techniques and projects sure to please the discerning crafter. Ideas are snazzier than ever before. These great gift jars are painted and d?coupaged, ornamented with polymer clay, embellished with mosaics, covered with beads and charms, topped with decorative lids, or coated with resin. Memory jars feature a photo collage; others, fun for kids, have felt or foam creatures. Because an empty jar simply begs for a filling, there are also recipes for homemade mixes and other treats that store beautifully inside—including cocoa, soups, granola, and candy.

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Bring the irresistible sparkle of stained glass outdoors and into the garden. With its magnificent variety of patterns, these 39 projects, including tabletops, lanterns, fountains, birdbaths, and flower pots showcase the versatility of glass work. This book features both mosaic and stained glass projects. Best of all, it outlines all the tools and supplies to get started, along with providing simple techniques for making mixed media mosaics, glass panels with decorative lead edging and 3D objects using the copper foil method. Projects below are just a sample of the wonderful designs brought to you by artist and instructor Vicki Payne in this delightful book.

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Starting, Marketing, and Managing a Home-Based Art, Crafts, or Design Business A new edition of a professional resource for owners or prospective owners of a home-based arts and crafts business covers nearly three hundred topics, from pricing and advertising to understanding tax and labor laws, in a guide that is alphabetically organized for easy reference. 265 pages.

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A DIY Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real A visual learning tool, it takes readers on an inner journey of creative exploration, while they learn valuable entrepreneurial skills. It and 39;s the perfect book for business rules to a creative person. Filled with images and exercises, now readers can create their own Creative Entrepreneur Journal while becoming successful artists. 128 pages. Delphi Success Stories Read about other Delphi customers who turned their hobby into a profitable business. Find them at www.delphiglass.com/sellyourart .

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