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Grade 1-6-Lively writing, colorful photos, and bright borders make this craft book particularly inviting. The author begins with an explanation of the types of paint and rocks best used for these projects, as well as general techniques for transferring designs and painting. Then the real fun begins with step-by-step, well-illustrated directions for decorating small, flat stones with flowers, animals, heart shapes, sports motifs, foods, places, holiday designs, and more. Kranz suggests using the finished items as gifts, which young children, perennially in search of inexpensive presents, will appreciate. The last eight pages are devoted to line art for each of the featured designs. These small pictures can be photocopied and used as guides for painting. By providing hours of creative entertainment at little cost, this offering is sure to be popular with crafty children and their teachers and caregivers.
Series: Craft
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Cooper Square Publishing Llc (May 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1559718706
ISBN-13: 978-1559718707
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.3 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #158,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #32 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Science Studies > Nature > Rocks & Minerals #34 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Art > Painting #226 in Books > Children's Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Crafts & Hobbies
Age Range: 6 - 12 years
Grade Level: 1 - 7
Linda Kranz has created a virtually new art form for families. Of course, rock painting is an ancient art, but how many families have been having fun lately creating stone pizzas, footballs, and messages of love? The color photography and multiple examples are great and very appealing. No one could ask for directions that are more clear and precise. The best part of the volume may well be all the great patterns at the end of the book. This is a terrfic family book. Highly recommended. BOTH kids and parents will love this one!
Let's Rock is a terrific "hands on" introduction to rock painting for kids...but don't let the title keep the "big kids" (adults) from picking this book up for themselves. Author/artist, Linda Kranz, has provided the artist hiding in all of us to look at the rocks that surround us through a different set of eyes and then to transform them into delightful, miniature works of art. I have worked in the arts and crafts field for nearly 30 years and finding "how to" books that truly show each step from materials, patterns, and easy to apply techniques that will give the user the same professional looking finished product are not always available. "Let's Rock," however, provides that and more. Each step is shown in full color and is easy to follow for kids and adults and all of the designs displayed are included among the over 100 patterns that are inside the book. If you ever felt the desire to paint and were afraid that you didn't have the talent, "Let's Rock" will introduce you to the brush in a delightful way that will have you painting with joy and whimsy.
My 7 year old daughter originally borrowed this book from our local library. We loved it so much I decided to buy one for our family. It gave us some great ideas we wouldn't have come up with on our own.
We've had three painting sessions and lots of success. Hamburgers, fish, footballs, and fried eggs...all out of rocks. Even Granda Pa Jim joined us at the painting table. His Lizard rock now graces the patio. This book is fun for all the ages..Grandma Kakhi
A great book that shows kids how to transfer a pattern onto rocks and several colorful examples of things you can do with them. My boys love this book and are always searching for the perfect rocks! Thanks to Linda Kranz and her easy instructions and fun ideas.
I love this book. The design is bold and bright, the photos of the rocks and the step-by-step instructions are clear and beautiful. Good explanations about where to find rocks, how to prep rocks, and best of all, it includes templates in the back for cutting out and tracing onto rocks. The book is filled with lots of ideas for holidays, gift-giving, or personal collections. My favorite rock craft shows you how to paint candle flames on small rocks to use for your Menorah in place of real candles. I also love the idea of painting your home on a rock to keep or give to someone you love. The author has been collecting and painting on rocks for many years, so she is a very experienced guide with a gentle, encouraging voice.
Full of wonderfully creative ideas, examples, instruction. "Just for Kids" shouldn't be in the title because this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the art of rock painting -- bigger rocks for gardens, smaller ones for paper weights, place settings and other decorative purposes.
Our family loves this book. We had a cottage on Lake Huron with NO shortage of rocks. This book has a load of great rock painting ideas. Fun for all ages as it has simple pictures/ideas and more involved ones. We've already ordered another as a gift.
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