Stone Designs for the Home

English

ISBN: 1423601947

EAN: 9781423601944

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Carving/Technology & Engineering / Construction / Masonry/

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher

Release Date: 06/30/2008

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: Featuring stunning colour photography, Stone Designs for the Home explores the work of one of todays finest stonemasons and shows how to incorporate stone into your own home.From Stonehenge to Frank Lloyd Wrights Fallingwater, stone evokes a universal response to its spiritual and physical properties. John Morriss exceptional hand-chiseled masonry abounds in the eight properties highlighted here, as the text explores his approach and philosophy. Projects focus on utilizing raw stone, masonry and environmental elements in flooring, fireplaces, hot tubs, sinks, doorways, driveways, sculptures and more. Included is advice on working with a variety of stones such as sandstone, limestone, porphyry, Sierra stone and flagstone.

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Stone Designs for the Home

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.56 inches

Width: 9.0 inches

Length: 11.0 inches

Weight: 41.27 oz

Pages: 160