Melissa's Motifs Pique Assiette Mosaics
Web site re-do Sept. 14 - 20th. Come on in and look around, but some doors might be jammed and I'm laying new carpet; I may put in some new windows and some fresh paint wouldn't hurt. New photos, updated mosaic guide, updated gallery and more!
Welcome to the wonderful, colorful, exciting world of Pique Assiette Mosaic. My pieces are made mostly from very old china shards collected from area antique shops, junk stores,
our local Salvation Army Store, E-bay, tag sales, estate auctions, and from the basements and attics
of friends and clients. I often find bags of old china and vintage jewelry on my porch, left by friends
and customers who know how valuable this old junk is to me.
I'm particular about the shards
I use; not only are very old shards more beautiful in color, crazing and texture, they also break into
more interesting shapes when nipped. Decoupaged old photos, post cards, and other images add even
more interest to a piece. Vintage rhinestone jewelry, silverware, Capodimonte flowers, birds, bottles,
and anything else imaginable round out creations that can be tailored to create a deeply personal creation
for a loved one. Grout is custom-colored to highlight the shards.
My work has been featured
in Country Home Magazine, Nature's Garden Magazine, and other midwestern publications. My favorite was an article in the
Des Moines Register's Date Book restaurant review section regarding my mirrors for the public restrooms
at the Talerico family's Sam & Gabe's Restaurant in Des Moines. I sell my work to unique shops and galleries throughout the United States
through the wholesale fine-craft distribution site, Wholesale Crafts.com.
Melissa Miller, Melissa's Motifs Pique Assiette Mosaic Art Gallery Des Moines, Iowa 515-490-7872
Updated Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:44 AM