Contemporary artists share the most up-to-date design trends in mosaics, and explain to crafters of every level exactly how they can achieve great results, too. Twelve original projects, carefully broken down and shown in generously sized close-up photographs, offer beautiful items for indoors and out, for practical use and decorative touches. Beginners can start simply with a square number plate to place on the outside of a house, and craft their way through the pretty floral paving stone, mirror frame, dragon pot, tabletop, foyer footprint, terracotta dish, and garden mural of birds at a fountain. In addition to an overview of all the basic techniques, an eye-opening gallery showcases a series of lovely and diverse pieces.