Books published by Fox Chapel Publishing

A newly updated edition to the best-selling first edition by renowned artist, Lora Irish Includes skill-building exercises and technique tutorials to help you master temperature, stroke, texture, and layering Features clear, step-by-step instructions and more than 40 patterns for beginning, intermediate, and advanced pyrographers Also includes clear guidance on pattern transferring methods New to this edition are additional designs for more variety, new tools and techniques, a new project gallery, new photography, and other updates that make this best-selling guide more contemporary from its original publication Author Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed, best-selling books published by Fox Chapel Publishing have sold more than 500,000 copies. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts

Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this crucial carving book belongs in every woodworker's library. Brimming with expert instruction and 10 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving. New edition includes an updated power carving section, newly added projects, and updated photography.

* A one-of-a-kind guide to making various fabric giftables and fashion accessories using different sewing and quilting techniques* Includes flower-inspired animal designs to make fabric postcards, gift tags, magnets and pins, mini purse, decorative items, and more* Details instructions for several sewing and quilting techniques to complete projects, such as felting, embroidery, applique, mini crochet, patchwork, and creating faces* Projects include step-by-step instructions and photography, helpful diagrams, and patterns* Olesya Lebedenko is the founder of Olesya Lebedenko Design and author of Creating Scrap Blocks with Character

Go on a one-of-a-kind seek-and-find journey as you also color some of your own designs! This massive activity book for kids is jam-packed with 95 double-spread seek-and-find games of aliens, robots, unicorns, fairies, sharks, satellites, and countless other fun and vibrantly colored subjects. With 100 hidden objects to find, prompts to answer, fun facts to read, and blank illustrations to color, kids will be engaged and occupied for hours!

From deep down in the sea to up and far away in space, keep tally as you find and count over 1,000 hidden objects! An exciting seek-and-find activity book for kids, 1,001 Things to Count will not only engage and entertain; it also adds an extra element of fun with the optional 1-minute time challenge to race against the clock. Featuring 25 brain-stimulating visual puzzles with dozens of items to find in each, every cartoon art-inspired puzzle page promotes problem-solving skills and mental agility! Angels Navarrro is a play therapist and psychomotor education specialist. The author of more than 100 children's books, she has also produced television programs, hands-on learning game kits, and online games for kids.

Packed with facts, stories, and illustrations, a guide to the historic Pennsylvania battle that marked a turning point in the American Civil War.From the first shots fired at 7:30 a.m. on July 1, 1863 in a field west of Gettysburg to Robert E. Lee's losing gamble known as Pickett's Charge on July 3, just fifty-five hours later, Gettysburg is a snapshot of three of the most important days in US history. Editor Ben Nussbaum has compiled a fascinating retelling of political, military, and social conditions that thrust the sleepy town of Gettysburg forever into the pages of history books. In addition to informative timelines and fact sheets of the battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War, this handsomely illustrated volume also captures the human stories-of Father Corby and the Irish Brigade; Amos Humiston, the unidentified father who died in battle clutching a photograph of his three children; the eleven-year-old sergeant, John L. Clem, who killed a Confederate soldier; John Burns, the only civilian to fight in the battle; and Jubal Early, an unlikely general who "e;scared Abraham Lincoln like hell."e; Also included is the poignant story and photographs of a reunion fifty years later of fifty thousand Union and Confederate veterans, among them a man believed to be 112 years old, and a chapter focusing on a dozen significant monuments among Gettysburg's numerous historic landmarks. In addition, a resource section offers readers and visitors ways to learn more about the Battle of Gettysburg, including books, websites, and games.

Achieve simple, sweet, and stackable puzzles and toys! The ultimate project guide for beginners, 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles features over 55 easy and adorable animal family puzzle designs that consist of no more than 10 pieces each. After opening with detailed sections on the scroll saw basics, wood selection, safety, child-safe finishes, and more, a helpful step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make a puzzle project from start to finish. From there, be inspired by high-quality, full-size scroll saw patterns and make a collection of classic yet one-of-a-kind wooden toys and puzzles, consisting of sloths, koalas, unicorns, safari animals, sea creatures, and so much more! Author, scroll saw artist, and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts contributor Jaeheon Yun is most notable for his whimsical puzzles and nontraditional designs that consist of interlocking animals that can be stacked and arranged in a variety of ways.

Get started in caricature carving with this party of beginner-friendly whittling projects! An excellent place to try your hand at carving adorable caricatures and learn how to capture their unique traits - from exaggerated facial features to expressive, googly eyes - Quick Whittles offers 16 portable projects you can carve in one sitting or even on-the-go. Featuring detailed guidance that breaks down complex techniques into simple and achievable steps, every easy wood carving project includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, painting and finishing tips, and full-size patterns. From a PB&J-inspired whimsy and a folk art Santa ornament to a friendly narwhal, cute caterpillar, turtle wheelie toy, and even a face inside of a golf ball, each project conveys a charming emotion and personality that's sure to delight and offer satisfied smiles upon their completion. Also included is an insightful opening section with overviews on carving basics, such how to hold the knife, make basic cuts, work with the grain, safely sharpen your knife, and how to paint your finished project.

Make a fashion statement you actually made yourself! This complete jewelry-making guide will show you everything you need to know about crafting with clay to make your own lightweight and modern clay earrings! Versatile, affordable, and easy to work with, polymer clay is the perfect medium for any crafter to try, and the possibilities are endless. Within these pages, you'll discover 20 stunning step-by-step DIY earring projects that use various techniques, including marbling, texturing, stamping, foiling, and more. A helpful opening section on clay types and tools will prepare you before you begin, and template pages are also provided to help you make a variety of earring shapes. Feed your creative and fashionable spirit, and learn to make your own tiny works of art you can wear! Author Liat Weiss is a polymer clay artist and owner of Dew Drop Inc., where she offers both finished earrings as well as easy-to-use DIY clay kits. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine and is sold in several retail stores across Canada.

Encourage kids to learn and play all day long! This on-the-go activity book teaches kids all about their favorite animals, from sloths and giraffes to tigers and anacondas, all while having loads of fun! With hundreds of crazy cool secret codes, puzzles, word searches, fun facts, and so much more, these entertaining activities to keep kids engaged as they learn.

Write your own silly stories! Have a blast asking friends and family for random parts of speech. Once you have all the words, use them to fill in the blanks within the story and get ready for the giggles! A great way to practice grammar and parts of speech while sharing lots of laughs, Super Funny Fill-Ins for Kids is a must-have activity book to take turns and create tons of hilarious stories!

Refresh your palate and impress your friends with The New Mocktails Bible. Whether you''re looking for a healthier tipple, doing dry January or are simply teetotal, you will find a drink for every occasion in this refreshing guide. Featuring over 250 recipes - and including contributions from some of the world''s greatest mixologists - you''ll enjoy getting creative with smoothies, coffees and mocktails!