Adventures in Mosaics: Creating Pique Assiette Mosaics from Broken China, Glass, Pottery and Foundtreasures

All the rage in the 1920s, the art of pique assiette is back in vogue all over the world. Literally translated in French as "broken plate," pique assiette uses bits and pieces of a variety of materials from broken china to stones and shells to create mosaic-like works of art.

Pique Assiette is the only book artists and crafters of all ability levels will need to master this fun and exciting technique. The first section of the book walks readers step-by-step through choosing and collecting materials, creating designs and patterns, perfecting bonding and grouting techniques, and polishing and displaying finished pieces. Part two features beautiful pique assiette pieces from the simply made to the more elaborate, and lists the techniques and materials used for each along with full-color, step-by-step instructional photos.

From furniture pieces to accessories and gifts to murals and art, these pique assiette pieces will be admired by high-end collectors and flea-market aficionados alike.

Meera Lester is an internationally published writer based in San Jose, California, where she writes books, articles, and screenplays. Also an avid artist, Lester paints in oils and indulges her passion for pique assiette by decorating pots, bird baths, and stepping-stones in her garden.

Artist Marsha Janda-Rosenberg has spent more than 30 years studying and creating art in a variety of diverse mediums, ranging from textiles to steel sculpture. Her current focus is mosaics where she has blended two of her passions--ceramics and gardening. In addition to having her pieces exhibited in galleries around California, Janda-Rosenberg teaches pique assiette and creates one-of-a-kind designs such as patios, walkways, and murals. Her studio is located in Soquel, California.