Mosaics (Step-by-Step Children's Crafts) [Paperback]

Michelle Powell (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Step-by-Step Children's Crafts

Step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions show how to create an exciting selection of items - from a Grecian coaster, an African mask and an Egyptian eagle necklace to a celestial pot, an Aztec book cover and a seaside pebble frame. This inspiring book contains ten original projects and plenty of tips on how to create original mosaic designs.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-These books open with a general introduction to the topic and a delineation of the basic materials and needed equipment. What follows are 9 or 10 projects on double-page spreads, with simple numbered directions and clear, colorful photos of the steps and materials, and boys and girls displaying the finished products. Many of the designs are derived from multicultural sources. Decorative Painting shows how to decorate wooden spoons, jars, gift boxes, eggs, and rocks; how to use trompe l'oeil techniques; and how to make a mirror framed by a Picasso motif. Mosaics includes directions for an African mask, Egyptian necklace, and a book cover with an Aztec design. Paperfolding shows more clearly than most books of its type how to make hats, airplanes, a pinwheel, cards, a mask, and boxes. Each activity also has "Further Ideas" for other projects or enhancements. Reproducible patterns are included in all three books. Safety warnings are marked throughout with a red box and an exclamation point. Although some materials and inexpensive equipment may have to be purchased, everything is available where school supplies are sold. Similar in scope and style to the "Step-by-Step" series (Kingfisher), these new books are easier and more appealing because of their exclusive use of photos. Solid additions to the ever-popular crafts section.
Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, Waterford, NJ
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0855329092
• ISBN-13: 978-0855329099
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,175,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bright and colorful art projects, April 6, 2002

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This review is from: Mosaics (Step-by-Step Children's Crafts) (Paperback)

This is a slender book with 10 art projects that replicate mosaic for kids. The projects include: a greeting card decorated with paper "tiles"; an African mask; a picture of a knight made with silver-toned washers, bolts, etc; a fabric shoebag decorated with a felt "tile" design; an Egyptian necklace with painted macaroni mosaic; mosaic cookies; a clay pot covered with painted eggshells. The very-clear photos show the projects from start to finish. The finished projects are shown by children, but look quite professional as if they were done by adults, however, older children should be able to follow the instructions with good results. Younger children would definitely need help.