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Beadlings: How to Make Beaded Creatures & Creations with Other (Klutz S.)

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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.

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.

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.

I know the "Klutz" books and every single one of them is great! "Klutz"'s books have special things in them, and this book ("Beaslings"), has some special things in it and the way they explain how to do the stuff is graet. This is a good book for any kid that likes to do stuff with their hand and to be creative. After you're good in what to book offers, (Which is easy to come to, since it is so easy to learn from), you can create your own stuff, and this is a book that teaches kids how to do things, and to work with their hands and minds. This is a great book! Buy it!

I'm 19 and just bought this book for myself. I'm having a blast with it! The book is extremely well written. At first I didn't think I'd be able to do it, but the instructions are VERY clear as are the diagrams. Excellent book for all ages!

Purchased this for my daughter's 11th birthday. She has spent numerous hours making many different dreatures and creations (i.e. a seahorse, starfish, butterfly, lizard, bumble bee, etc). The book was easy to follow, great instructions and photos to support them. I would highly recommend purchasing this, infact may purchase a couple more for her friends and cousins for Christmas.

When I first got the book, I thumbed through the pages. Once done, I went straight down to my local bead store so that I could start straight away. Don't miss out, get this book.

I purchased this Beadling book at a garage sale as a Christmas present for my Mom. She had mentioned an interest in doing some beading and since this book comes with everything you need to get started (a good supply of beads and wire), it was a perfect choice.

Just looking through the pages will get you wanting to bead. There are color photos and diagrams that talk you through the process. You start out with a simple beadling to learn the stitching and then advance to spiders, grasshoppers, mermaids, etc.

This is the perfect book for anyone wanting to bead. I also highly recommend Geckos & Other Bead Animals by Drew Wilkens. There is a little bit of overlap, but with both books you will become a beadling expert!

I owned a copy of this book years ago, but it had somehow lost its way during one of our moves. The directions and patterns are wonderful... for all ages really. Buy your own beads and make for gift tags, ornaments, hair accessories, etc. Lots of fun. Seller was prompt and underestimated the condition... book in better shape than expected.

I bought this book for an Easter present for my 11 year old daughter and it is fantastic! She has made us all mermaids, bees and lizards and is now running out of beads!
The designs are pretty and easy to follow and the finished products look professional. Not an easy book to get hold of but I would recommned it to anyone.