Paper Clip Jewelry!: Make Cool Jewelry and More! (American Girl Library) [Paperback]

American Girl Library (Author), Kelli Peduzzi (Author)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Pleasant Company Publications; Book and Access edition (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158485040X
• ISBN-13: 978-1584850403
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,498,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best craft books EVER, May 19, 2004

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E. Thayer (Mishawaka, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paper Clip Jewelry!: Make Cool Jewelry and More! (American Girl Library) (Paperback)

This is a wonderful, empowering craft book. It starts at the very beginning, and has clear instructions, excellent illustrations, and tons of ideas for making simple wire and bead jewelry. I was having fun, being creative, and making lovely gift-worthy jewelry the very first day I picked up this book and my needlenose pliers. My 5 year old daughter is enjoying both the design process and the results.

The downside: the wirework does require strong hands and some practice. My 10 year old son can't quite master bending the wire into shapes, even though he was motivated enough to try it for himself, which makes me question whether or not a young person could actually some create the designs shown in the book.
After a couple weeks of practice, I still can't master the stone pendant wraps shown as the last project in the book.

Alltogether, it has been a great jumping-off point for myself, as a beginner adult. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book and kit as a gift for a tween/teen.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paperclip Jewelry, December 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Paper Clip Jewelry!: Make Cool Jewelry and More! (American Girl Library) (Paperback)

All of us have thought on occasion, "How can such a simple idea be so beautiful" and this book illustrates the point. I bought one for my daughter and we have worked together to make items as gifts for friend and family. Often, the reaction is "I can't believe you can do that with just paper clips and beads!" We have loved the American Girl library series and this must be one of the best "interactive" books on the market.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT FOR KIDS AND KIDS AT HEART, November 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Paper Clip Jewelry!: Make Cool Jewelry and More! (American Girl Library) (Paperback)

This is the best book I have ever seen! For girls (and boys too) who like to make, wear, or give jewelry. When people see the stuff I made with this book, they can't believe I made it with paperclips. It looks like the real thing. I made pins, chains, necklaces, bracelets and a lot of other cool stuff using just a few basic wireworking skills. The pliers come with it, and the instructions are really clear and easy to follow. My friend Katherine made her mother a gorgeous pair of earrings. I highly recommend this cool book.