Books with title Painting Rocks

Whether kids are looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. The exciting activities in these books allow readers to build the skills to create amazing crafts. Clear-cut explanations, diagrams and photographs let readers follow along step-by-step, helping them develop the abilities they need to complete future projects on their own. Available in reinforced library and paperback bindings.

Hey kids! You can create amazing creatures, incredible toys and wild gifts for your friends and family. All it takes is some paint, a few rocks and your imagination!Decorate your room. Make doorstops or bookends. Or just paint something for fun. Easy-to-follow pictures and instructions show you how to create:Rockasaurus! (Who wouldn't want a dinosaur for a pet?)Stone buildings perfect for creating your very own cityRockburgers and other fun foods--you wouldn’t want to eat these, but they sure look tastyCootie bugs and racecars (Which one is faster? You decide!)Realistic lizards ready to put in your family's garden (gasp!) or the terrarium in your roomFlowers that never wilt--and never have to be wateredWeird eggs! (Could be aliens, could be dragons--who knows? Hatch them and find out.)Teddy bears cute enough to cuddle!You'll learn how to draw each design on a rock with a pencil, then paint the details in whatever colors you choose. You can make each project look just like the real thing or wild or wacky. The choice is yours--and so is the fun!

Hey kids! You can create amazing creatures, incredible toys and wild gifts for your friends and family. All it takes is some paint, a few rocks and your imagination!Decorate your room. Make doorstops or bookends. Or just paint something for fun. Easy-to-follow pictures and instructions show you how to create: • Rockasaurus! (Who wouldn't want a dinosaur for a pet?) • Stone buildings perfect for creating your very own city • Rockburgers and other fun foods--you wouldn’t want to eat these, but they sure look tasty • Cootie bugs and racecars (Which one is faster? You decide!) • Realistic lizards ready to put in your family's garden (gasp!) or the terrarium in your room • Flowers that never wilt--and never have to be watered • Weird eggs! (Could be aliens, could be dragons--who knows? Hatch them and find out.) • Teddy bears cute enough to cuddle!You'll learn how to draw each design on a rock with a pencil, then paint the details in whatever colors you choose. You can make each project look just like the real thing or wild or wacky. The choice is yours--and so is the fun!

The Art of Rock Painting makes it possible for anyone to create extraordinary art projects with ordinary rocks! Accomplished artist Diana Fisher takes you step by step through 12 diverse projects as she introduces you to the sensational world of rock painting, one technique at a time. You will learn to make over plain rocks into useful and decorative crafts-from a lifelike feline doorstop to rock-solid bookends. No matter what your painting experience, this book will awaken your imagination to a wealth of creative possibilities! (64-page paperback, 6.5 x 9.5) Awards: Primedia Craftrends/Papercrafts Award of Excellence 2004 Finalist

Let your imagination run wild! Each book begins with an introduction to various media, materials, and techniques. This gives way to pages of exercises, inspirational ideas, and projects that encourage artists to get creative. Includes materials lists and clear, step-by-step photos take the reader through numerous techniques. Painting by Deri Robins Aspiring artists are encouraged to experiment with a wide variety of painting techniques such as dry-brushing, finger painting, dot painting, combing, and abstract forms.