02274cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000480012624500280017426400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850801670041952012270058653400450181365300110185870000190186985600430188899900170193153067UtSlPG20260610134225.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a22015572 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTP1 aLemos, Pedro J.q(Pedro Joseph),d1882-195410aColor Cement Handicraft 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2016-09-17 aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) a"Color Cement Handicraft" by Pedro J. Lemos and Reta A. Lemos is a practical guide on the techniques and applications of color cement work, written in the early 20th century. This book explores the creative potential of cement as a medium for artistic expression, particularly in the creation of decorative tiles, pottery, and other art objects. It aims to convey the process of combining aesthetics with utility, illustrating how color and design can transform traditional cement work into beautiful handicrafts. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the significance of cement in contemporary building materials and its potential for artistic applications. It provides a foreword that highlights the evolution of cement use and offers insights into the development of colored decoration in cement crafts. The authors introduce various techniques and processes, focusing on practical advice for educators, craftsmen, and hobbyists. For instance, they begin detailing the materials, equipment, and essential steps involved in creating quality color cement projects, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and careful preparation in achieving artistic results. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aCement1 aLemos, Reta A.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53067 c93901d93901