Rechl

Turn rocks and stones into tiny treasures--to display at home or to give to your friends!

Using pens, markers, paints, brushes, and the simple lessons in this book, you’ll be able to turn stones into gorgeous works of art that everyone will love. Design expert Christine Rechl provides all the information you’ll need to get started, including a few simple tips and techniques and over 50 inspiring designs in 225 color photographs.

For aspiring artists of all ages, the simple instructions and examples in this book show you how to create:

• A menagerie of cuddly cats, shaggy sheep and adorable dogs--even unicorns!
• Funny faces, cartoon characters and kooky caricatures
• Kaleidoscopic patterns made up of spirals, squiggles, dots and lines
• Meditative mandalas, runes, oracle stones, amulets and lucky charms
• And many more creative designs!

Christine Rechl studies communication design and designs decor, home textiles, wrapping paper and porcelains when she’s not writing a new book. She lives in Coburg, Germany, with her family and is the author of many books, including 1,001 Very Easy Design Motifs, Creative Beading, Magical Stones: 30 Symbols, Oracles and Spirit Animals to Paint and Favorite Phrases: Sayings, Messages and Quotes Painted on Stone.