Hemp Jewelry (Kids Can Do It) [Hardcover]

Judy Ann Sadler (Author), June Bradford (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2005 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Kids Can Do It

By following the easy and fun instructions in this book in the Kids Can Do It series, kids can finally make the colorful beaded hemp jewelry they've always admired in stores and craft stalls. Combining knots and beads, kids can fashion their own personal look by making bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings and more.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8–Vibrant, artistically designed covers draw children into creative and challenging projects. Hempincludes discussions of the fiber, beads, charms, pendants, clasps, supplies, loops, hanging, taping, pinning, knotting, and more. The 16 projects include bracelets, necklaces, anklets, chokers, earrings, and rings. Birdhouses discusses wood, decorating, general supplies and tools, safety, work surface, clamping, sawing, drilling, and more. The nine eye-catching houses demand skill, patience, and assistance. Many tools and supplies–such as the power drill, epoxy, saw, etc.–require adult handling. Step-by-step, precise color illustrations and attractive photography will aid children in completing projects of varying degrees of difficulty. Most supplies are easily obtainable, but a few may be new to children. Ideas are given for further creativity. Along with Camilla Gryski's Friendship Bracelets (1992), Judy Ann Sadler's Beading (1998, both Kids Can), Ted S. Pettit's Bird Feeders and Shelters You Can Make (Penguin, 1970; o.p.), and Robyn Haus's Make Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders (Ideals, 2001), these titles will be welcome additions to most collections.–Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
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From Booklist

Gr. 4-7. This book from the Kids Can Do It series provides instructions for making jewelry from strands of hemp that are woven in various patterns while incorporating beads, clasps, and other findings. The 16 projects include necklaces, bracelets, anklets, chokers, rings, earrings, and a watchband. An introduction to materials and tools leads off, followed by two double-page spreads illustrating how to begin and finish each weaving project. These instructions save repetition in the directions given later for individual jewelry ideas. Attractive and easy to follow, each page or spread begins with a color photo of the jewelry worn by a young person. There's no mention of the controversy that sometimes surrounds hemp. A list of supplies precedes the detailed, step-by-step instructions, which are clearly illustrated with large-scale, colorful ink-and-wash drawings. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553377745
• ISBN-13: 978-1553377740
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,189,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, May 1, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Hemp Jewelry (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

I think this is a great book. I really liked what I made and so did all the friends that came to my b-day party. You're actually proud to wear it!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From a Craft Book Fanatic, September 9, 2005

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Tammy "Tammy, Matt's other half" (Northeast Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hemp Jewelry (Kids Can Do It) (Hardcover)

I have been a handcrafter for many years and am addicted to books, magazines, patterns and the like, and am, in my opinion, especially fussy in terms of "freshness" and versatility. I thought this book was very nifty, clear, and adaptable to personal tastes or to what you have on hand.