Customer Reviews

Paper Beads: Turn Simple Strips of Paper into Beautiful Beaded Jewelry (Klutz)

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This is an instruction book with supplies for beginning paper beading. My niece, age 12, was very happy with the book as she was able start beading immediately. Very good illustrations for the rolling techniques. While adults might find this a bit scant, it is ideal for elementary to high school. Because it is self-contained, it is a perfect travel gift.

This is the best jewelry kit I have used in years! The paper beads are easy to make, and so are the designs! I would suggest making all the beads first, then using them in the jewelry designs. When my mom got me this kit I was so excited I woke up at six to do it! I loved this kit!

My 9 year-old and 12 year-old granddaughters LOVE the paper bead book and papers. They like the fact the papers are double-sided so they can choose one paper, or alternate with a matching color. The instructions are easy in the book and the girls love the variety of ideas for different styles of jewelry. They have been rolling beads all afternoon. There is a sufficient amount of pre-cut papers, but the girls wish there were hundreds more. <smile> With the things we learned from the book, we can cut our own papers or do as the book suggests and use old magazine covers. I am very glad I purchased the book and kit. This will be an activity we will do many times over the years. I am going to buy another book to give to a different granddaughter for her birthday.

I got this for my 7 year old daughter... She loves it, and hads made some of the prettiest beads- bracelets and necklaces! The directions are clear and simple, the paper is gorgeous! She's liked it so much that we've given it as birthday gifts to several friends!

This book and the instructions were easy to follow. The glue was not the best, so plan to use another medium. From decoupage, to a glue stick, ot bead glaze, it is easy and really pretty to make these. Once you get the technique, you can use any paper. The tool is short, but really useful as it has a slit in the metal part that holds the paper while you roll. Overall, I would recommend this as a starter for anyone who is intersted in learning to make paper beads. But beware..you will get hooked and lose sleep making these and the ideas that come to mind.

While I am not a child, I enjoyed learning to make the beads. I think it's an interesting concept for recycling.

My daughter had been taught this by a friend. We just needed our own kit. This one fit the bill for good quality, directions, and worth the price. Thank you!

We love klutz, and this is our favorite. We have 3 girls - ages 8, 10 & 11, all three are able to make the beads. It has a great roller and the paper is easy to work with. The paper beads are very attractive, and make great jewerly.

I love Klutz books. I've been a fan of them for years and received many as a teenager and have given quite a few as gifts. When I am asked to suggest gifts for kids falling between the ages of 8 and 13, I nearly always list a Klutz offering. Paper Beads is a great book for those falling in this 8 to 13 age group. It includes all the supplies and equipment necessary to make paper beads, which encourages creativity and patience. The beaded creations can then kept for personal use or given as gifts. The bracelets really are pretty enough to wear and give away.

Like all Klutz books, the directions are provided in a step-by-step manner and enhanced with photos. The gift recipient can immediately begin using the book since all supplies are included. I like Klutz books because they encourage activity and typically teach a skill that a kid can usually do without adult assistance. This promotes independence.

This would be a great book to give as a gift. I would recommend it and as well as other Klutz books.

My daughter has had a lot of fun making these beads. They look great too. She has made some for her friends and they have loved them.