Mixed Media Mosaics offers a fresh new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay and other innovative materials, you control the size, shape, colour and even the texture, empowering yourself to craft mosaics that are uniquely your own. Step by step, you'll learn to reinvent your approach to tabletops, boxes, jewelry, shrines and other mosaic projects. In addition to basic tiling techniques like working with grout and cutting glass tile, you'll be intorduced to creative options for making and altering your own tiles: Discover the power of mica powders and the regal look they can give to mosaics Learn quick and easy ways of painting handcrafted and commercial tiles Master simple steps for creating molds and casting your own relief tiles Add personal meaning to your work with text Experiment with beads and other embellishments in polymer clay tiles Whether you'd like to complete a richly unique patio table, create a jewelry box as a special gift, or simply add creativity to your own mosaic designs, you'll find the inspiration you seek in Mixed Media Mosaics. Start customizing your mosaic creations today!