Readers discover new insights into the methods of top contemporary watercolor artists with each edition of Splash, now an annual competition with an accompanying book after more than 20 years as a series. Splash 17 will be loaded with more than 125 paintings by more than 100 artists selected from thousands of watercolor and water-media painters across the world invited to submit work for consideration. Each painting will be accompanied by a caption that will show readers something about each artist's processes pertaining to the theme of texture. Entry fee of $30 for the first image and $25 per subsequent image helps defer cost of production; we expect to collect about $40,000 in fees. Call for entries will be promoted in The Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Artist, www.artistsnetwork.com, http://wetcanvas.com and eblasts. Deadline will be December 1, 2014 (earlybird deadline) and December 31, 2014 (final deadline).

Color Zen Coloring is a conveniently packaged, perfectly portable colouring book for adults designed to reduce stress and relax the mind. It contains a selection of amazing art activities that can be transported anywhere, making it ideal for use in waiting rooms, during your lunch break, or even as a form of therapy on a rainy weekend. Each illustration can be easily personalised with felt-tips, coloured pencils, crayons, gel pens, or watercolours.As well as being the perfect product to support the largest craft trend since loom bands, this therapeutic colouring book is the ideal travel companion for commuters wishing to unwind after a stressful day at work, allowing them to exercise their creativity and unleash their inner artist.

Meet Pica Pau and her amigurumi friends! They're charming, cheerful and cute, and once you get to know them, they'll never leave your heart. The gentle rhino, the energetic otter, the chatty crocodile, the dreamy donkey and many more: each and every one is a happy member of the Pica Pau band. Toy maker, character designer and crochet knitter Yan Schenkel has gathered many colorful amigurumi around her. In this book, she shares her love and knowledge of amigurumi crochet in 20 new designs, and she also gives away the secret ingredients that go into every single project. All patterns contain detailed instructions and are accompanied by step-by-step pictures and explanations of all techniques used, so both beginners and advanced crocheters can easily get acquainted with her amigurumi companions. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world and marvelous magic of Pica Pau and friends.

The only baby knitting book you'll ever need, Big Book of Baby Knits features a collection of 56 adorable projects that range in difficulty so there's something for everyone to accomplish, no matter your skill level! With clear instructions, full-size patterns, gorgeous photography, and helpful tips along the way, projects can be accomplished fairly quickly. From baby clothes and toys to baby blankets and accessories, these achievable designs include charming ideas for both boys and girls. With Big Book of Baby Knits, you'll be inspired to practice your skills while making something special for the special little one in your life!

Discover the amazing Gelli (R) plate-a revolutionary printmaking surface that makes it easy to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures! This book will show you how to use gelatin printing to create 32 stunning designs of layered prints, decorative pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards, and more! Gelli (R) Printing teaches you all the basics you need to know on supplies, how to get started, and the best techniques for making colorful backgrounds, textured pages, multiple layers, and basic borders. Perfect for both beginners and experts, durable and reusable Gelli (R) plates are easy to clean so you can quickly change paint colors and move on to your next project. This newly expanded edition contains an updated gallery of art featuring the latest Gelli (R) plate techniques. Wonderful results can be obtained quickly, and simple variations give each print its own unique personality!

The versatile and inexpensive mini-lathe has become the best-selling item of machinery in the hobby engineering market, and is often purchased as a first step by beginners. These miniature versions of industrial metalworking lathes are a good choice for model engineers or anyone else who is interested in metalworking and has a need to fabricate small precision parts.
Mini-Lathe for Home Machinists presents a complete course on using and improving the new generation of budget lathes. It's a perfect choice for beginners as well as for those who are experienced with the lathe, but have never tried the mini-lathe. The skills and information that the reader will pick up from this book can be applied again and again to future projects on the machine.
Based on the author's experience using a mini-lathe in his own workshop, this book covers all of the basics, from safety and materials to setting up and tuning the machine for best performance. It includes detailed instructions for making useful components like shafts, bushings, spindles, part-off tools, DRO handwheels and a radius turning attachment. Readers will learn how to use accessories and perform a full range of essential tasks, as well as how to adjust the mini-lathe for use as a milling machine.
The book provides an in-depth explanation of the different parts of the mini-lathe, and addresses how they can be used to complete different projects. Chapters are broken down into easy-to-understand sections, and include hundreds of clear illustrations that will help guide readers as they set up a machine and start to use it.

Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical and mysterious process, but the Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple it can be! In the first-ever guide to making wands, you'll learn how to whittle, power carve, wood turn, and scroll saw over 20 unique projects that are sure to delight any fantasy-loving woodworker. With five wands for each woodworking technique, included with each project are step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and full-size patterns. An overview on the history of wands and a guide to woods and their inherent magical properties is also featured for additional wizardly knowledge! A complete project collection that's truly the first of its kind, this book is a must-have source of inspiration filled with fascinating wand lore that belongs in any woodworker's library who has a love for all things fiction and fantasy!

This 100 page, lined 6x9 journal/diary is inspired by Tyra Hodge's "A Wounded Daughter's Diary" book. You will feel inspired to write through your struggles and success with this beautiful journal.