BEYOND THE BASICS: MOSAICS by ELIZABETH DuVAL. 132 pages. Hardcover with jacket. 8 7/8 x 8 7/8. All in Color.

Introducing a new series that begins where the bestselling For the First Time® series leaves off and provides more experienced crafters with the tools to take their art into the stratosphere. Mosaicists will rejoice when they discover that the first volume is dedicated to their craft. It will empower them to create fabulous decorative items, teach them how to design on different-shaped surfaces, and explain how to select pieces that produce rich texture and gorgeous visual effects. Among the beautiful methods they can use to create remarkable projects are shellwork and picassiette, or mosaics made from chipped pieces of china. It won’t take long to learn how to make the Silver Platter, Boudoir Mirror, Blue Transferware Backsplash, Patio Table, Memory Box, Lamp, and much more.