Bead Girl: 25 Sparkly Beading Projects, from Toe Rings to Tiaras [Spiral-bound]

Mikyla Bruder (Author), David Magnusson (Photographer)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

Anyone can buy a beaded bangle, but a bead girl makes it herself! From jewelry to home decor, the projects in Bead Girl are simple enough for the absolute beginner, and beautiful enough for the bead connoisseur. A generous package filled with beads is bound into the book, providing plenty of materials for three Twinkle Toe Rings, three Enchanted Chokers, and four Elastlet bracelets. The beautifully illustrated book features step-by-step instructions, gorgeous color photography, and whimsical line drawings. For a fun and captivating introduction to the wonderful world of beading, Bead Girl is the definitive guide.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Bead girls aren't content to shop at the mall for their glittery, glamorous jewelry and decorations. Bead girls are compelled, driven to make their own. Bead girls' fingers start twitching when they think about sparkly barrettes, outrageous toe rings, and jewel-encrusted tiaras.

Luckily, bead girl wannabes can quickly pick up the skills to create the kinds of adornments that will win them satisfying oohs and ahhs from their friends. Bead Girl is a very cool guidebook and bead kit that will make a confirmed bead girl out of every reader. A translucent cover reveals 12 multicolored clear plastic pouches of beads and beading materials. Turn the pages to embark on 25 fabulous and fun projects including a 10-minute necklace, a crystal flower napkin ring, a twisted tiara, a power ponytail tie, split-second earrings, a starlight starbright ornament, and much more. Organized into three categories--Ready to Wear, Homespun Décor, and Heads Up--the book provides "recipes" with lists of materials needed and step-by-step explanations of how to create these things of beauty. David Magnusson's beautiful photos of the finished product accompany each project, and drawings by Anne Keenan Higgins illustrate the instructions. There's also a toolbox section, with written descriptions and photographs of the basic elements needed (round-nosed pliers, split rings, twisted wire needle, etc.). The packet of supplies includes enough beads and findings to make three twinkle toe rings, three enchanted chokers, and four bracelets. After that, readers are encouraged to delve into their local bead shops to stock up and run wild with their imaginations! (Ages 8 and older) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly

For girls interested in learning how to make an "enchanted choker," a "bijou box" or a "spotted scarf," Bead Girl: 25 Sparkly Beading Projects from Tiaras to Toe Rings by Mikyla Bruder, photographs by David Magnusson, is the book for them. The covered spiral-bound book includes step-by-step instructions, a color photograph of the end results and over 500 beads and enough material for 10 projects. ( May)
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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 68 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; Book and Access edition (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811830381
• ISBN-13: 978-0811830386
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,580,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best bead books yet, January 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bead Girl: 25 Sparkly Beading Projects, from Toe Rings to Tiaras (Spiral-bound)

This is one of the best bead books that I have ever read. I enjoyed becuase it mainly because it showed you how to make things that you can use around the house like a napkin ring. Not just the traditionally necklaces and bracelets. I think that this is a great bead book to buy no matter what level you are at. I'm an advandance beader and I still found this book fun.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book!, September 3, 2003

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Christine B (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bead Girl: 25 Sparkly Beading Projects, from Toe Rings to Tiaras (Spiral-bound)

I bought this title at Costco on a whim. It is perfect for a teenager or beginner beader, plus it includes large colour photographs, beads and some hardware and illustrations. This book was an inexpensive and a great starting point for me.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A-ok for beginners, September 23, 2005

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Merly "Merly" (The great state of Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bead Girl: 25 Sparkly Beading Projects, from Toe Rings to Tiaras (Spiral-bound)

This is a great book for young girls. Cute, creative ideas that are not hard to do. My daughters love it.