Beadlings: How to Make Beaded Creatures & Creations with Other (Klutz S.) [Spiral-bound]

Julie Collings (Author), Candice Elton (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Klutz S.

Beadlings are itty-bitty creatures made out of shimmering glass beads strung on wire. This book of simple instructions covers five categories - Critters, Creepy Crawlies, Flighty Bugs, People and Sea Creatures. Comes with everything needed to make all nineteen projects.

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From the Publisher

Winner of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, Parents' Choice Recommended

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 89 pages
• Publisher: Klutz (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157054476X
• ISBN-13: 978-1570544767
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,126,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictlings, August 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Beadlings: How to Make Beaded Creatures & Creations with Other (Klutz S.) (Spiral-bound)

Klutz produces wonderful books, and this one is among their best. While some of their books are clearly for children (based on the types of crafts produced and the simplicity of the projects), Beadlings offers kid and adult appeal. I am over 30 and had a great time making these with a nine-year-old friend (he made the baby tree frog). As usual, Klutz's instructions are crystal clear. Beadlings is more creative than many similar beading books because it uses bugle and wonder beads in addition to seed beads. The book also offers some great suggestions about what to DO with all the cute little critters you make. A suggestion that they don't make is to use the beadlings as earrings--just attach to a French hook (which can be bought in bulk very cheaply). While they give enought beads to make the projects, anyone who wants to keep going will need a fresh supply, and the specific beads they use are not necessarily easy to find in craft shops. Many internet sites offer the supplies at great prices. I have bought a lot of beads to get variety in the project colors.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Bead Book in the World, August 7, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Beadlings: How to Make Beaded Creatures & Creations with Other (Klutz S.) (Spiral-bound)

This book is my favorite out of all craft books. It has easy-to-follow instructions, clear illustrations for every step, and all the beads and wire you need to make all 19 creatures including insects, people and some animals (such as skunks). I liked it so much I bought it with my own money, but it is a great gift for kids aged 9-12.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very instructive & excellent value, October 30, 2003

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Keith Appleyard "kapple999" (Brighton, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beadlings: How to Make Beaded Creatures & Creations with Other (Klutz S.) (Spiral-bound)

My 14-year old daughter asked me to buy her this after using it in an art lesson. It comes with a supply of beads enough to do 17 items. Then I ordered 2 more copies for her Girl Guide group.