Rock Art Critters

From the bestselling author of Rock Art! Discover tips for finding and preparing rocks, techniques for creating the perfect "polymer" rock, a guide to gathering tools, from paint, pencils, and brushes to wood filler and varnish, and dozens of projects, including foxes and squirrels), exotic animals (tigers and pandas), things with wings (birds, bees, butterflies), and other fun critters. A perfect craft for kids and parents.

From pink pigs to curled-up kittens, these painted rock animals are irresistible! They’re also inexpensive to make, fun to display and to give, and extremely doable, thanks to the very detailed instructions provided by two experts in the art. They explain how to select a rock; prepare it for painting; choose the right paints and brushes for various projects; and master techniques such as painting fur, adding highlights and shadows, washing and tinting, dry brushing, and blending colors. And crafters will adore the wide range of items, all beautifully and thoroughly illustrated: There are pets like a Persian cat, Labrador retriever, and a pug; farmyard animals, including a hen and chicks; and wild creatures like an owl and a snake. A Selection of The Crafter’s Choice Book Club.

Listen to the call of the wild! Bring home the excitement and wonder of exotic creatures from all over the world with Painting Zoo Animals on Rocks. Renowned artist Lin Wellford gives easy-to-follow directions for creating your very own rock menagerie. You'll learn everything you need to know to paint the mane of a majestic lion or the dramatic black and white stripes of a zebra. Each of the 11 projects includes patterns, step-by-step photos, and tips for choosing the best rock. Simple techniques help you achieve amazingly realistic details, from the brightly colored feathers of a toucan to the baggy skin of an elephant. Also in this book, Lin will show you her special technique for combining rocks to create animals with even more dimension. In just a few easy steps you can create a long, graceful neck for a giraffe or the curved trunk of an elephant. You'll also find beloved petting zoo critters, including a fuzzy baby chick, a playful piglet, and a cuddly lamb. With Lin Wellford, painting your own special zoo is as easy as picking up a rock.

This book holds a mountain of fun for rock artists of all ages! With the instructions inside, creating these critters is as easy as picking up a rock!

• With more than 30 step-by-step tutorials, this is the comprehensive rock art resource. • Covers many different craft techniques for decorating rocks: puffy paint, acrylic paint, oil pastels, gelatos, art pens, and more. • Parenting resource—Great craft for parents to do with kids. Cross-merchandizing opportunity with paints and pens. • The author’s rock doodling Facebook video has nearly 2 million views; her galaxy rock video has 500,000+. • Featured in a recent TODAY show report, “kindness rock” painting is a full-scale trend!

"New painters wanted! No experience necessary! With Lin Wellford's instruction, thousands have discovered the thrill of turning rocks into works of art. With tips on how to translate an animal's features into simple geometric shapes that maintain proper proportion and perspective, these projects will have you purring with delight. Grab a brush, find a stone, and get ready to rock! Experience the magic of this fun and exciting art activity"--

Do you like scavenger hunts? How do you tell if creek water is clean and healthy? Join Lucas and his sister as they act like scientists looking for certain kinds of stream bugs (aquatic macroinvertebrates) that need clean, unpolluted water to survive. What will they find as they turn over rocks, pick up leaves and sort through the mud? Read along to find out if their creek gets a passing grade.

Super-Cute Felt Animals shows you how to create creatures from the land, sea, and air. Laura Howard brings you another collection of super-cute felt creations, concentrating on the animal world. Following on from the success of Super-Cute Felt, she has drawn together a whole host of new ideas for fun creations, including fish, birds, and animals, from the woodland to the sea, the farmyard and your home. Woodland creatures include a crafty fox and her cute cubs, a sweet hedgehog, and extras such as a toadstool and acorns to complete the woodland scene. Go on a felt safari to see lions with golden manes, zebras, and hippos that you can recreate in colorful fabric. From under the sea, there are whales, seahorses, and jellyfish, along with a set of fish and their fry, with sequins for scales. On the farm, cows, pigs, and ducks are joined by a chicken and chicks, while in the garden, there’s everything from insects to frogs and birds to be made. Pets are included—from rabbits to guinea pigs, plus a dog and puppies. There are projects for all skill levels, and each design has clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions. If you need to learn a stitch, there’s a helpful techniques section, and there are lots of tips and tricks to make your animal creations really look special. With Super-Cute Felt Animals, you’ll soon be able to make a wonderful menagerie, to keep for yourself, or to give as gifts to your friends.