Jazzy Jewelry: Power Beads, Crystals, Chokers, & Illusion and Tattoo Styles (Williamson Kids Can! Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Diane Baker (Author), Alexandra Michaels (Author, Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 5-9-This title is more complex than others typically found in the series. The front cover features a young teen bedecked from head to fingertips with beaded projects. What follows are ideas for crafters with excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity, illustrated with black-and-white line drawings. Projects include fringed bobby pins, a seed-bead lattice ring, a lattice choker with dangles, hair sparklers, a butterfly hair dangler, crystal and pearl headbands, and other exotic offerings. A section on the popular power beads is also tucked in. There are lists linking colors and gems to moods and fortunes. The book also has clear sections on terminology, a discussion of clasps and knots, and lists of stringing supplies. Suggestions are given for storing caches of beads and for taking care of beading tools. This is not your standard "look around the house for supplies" book. It is for dedicated bead enthusiasts.
Jennifer J. Gallant, formerly at Cleveland Public Library, OH
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Sparkly dragonfly hair clips, delicate illusion chokers -- here are all the popular head-to-toe fashions. Dazzling hair decorations: One is never enough with beaded bobbie pins; beaded dragonfly and ladybug clips; multiple illusion headbands with special accent beads; and the absolute newest sparkling 'hair snappers'. The latest look in bracelets: string up an armful of assorted power bead bracelets; loads of designs for multicoloured seed bead charm bracelets; and glittery Austrian crystal bracelets. Necklaces galore: See how easy it is to create the delicate wire, illusion, and tattoo looks that are all the rage; and how to weave stars, pearls, butterflies, or other favourite accent beads into patterns you design. Learn all the beading techniques: Use the double-weave to fashion delicate bugs, bees, and butterflies as embellishments; create loomed bead bracelets, clothing decorations, and other awesome accessories. If you are wishing preteens would open a book for a change, here's your answer, for Jazzy Jewellery will be dog-eared for sure. Ages 8-14.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Williamson Publishing Company; illustrated edition edition (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885593473
• ISBN-13: 978-1885593474
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Introduce girls to the world of beads, December 18, 2003

By	S. Brand "sandra807" (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a book of real beading techniques, using authentic beading supplies to introduce the world of beads and jewelry-making to young teens. There are lots of projects to choose from, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, headbands, ponytail holder, hair clips, etc. Most of the projects use seed beads, but many other beads can be used, too. Techniques show beading on jewelry wire, memory wire, and thread, and the use of standard supplies and tools such as crimp beads, clasps, pliers, and wire cutters.

There is only one true-life photo that shows the finished jewelry, and it's on the cover in color. However, in the photo, the teen model is wearing a ton of jewelry, and the details and styles cannot be seen. The same photo is shown enlarged on the first page of the book in black and white, but still does not give a clear idea of the finished products. The book would be so much more motivating if the projects were shown in color photographs. The black and white illustrated instructions are pretty good, simple and easy enough to follow, but the drawings result in a cartoon-like look, as if this is not an art, but "crafts for kids".

For girls (or boys) who are really interested in learning the art of jewelry beading, the book is really a great start. The book itself is not "pretty" or motivating, so the young beader will need to be able to envision the end product and follow the instructions and diagrams carefully.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great jewelry book!, February 6, 2007

A Kid's Review

I borrowed this book from the library and I already like it. There's a ton of different styles,so that you'll never get bored. For the most part the jewelry looks pretty easy to make. There are some harder things too though. The instrucions are easy to follow with black and white pictures to show you how different techniques are done.There's a section in the back that tells you the basic beading tools and beads you need to have,what the tools are used for,techniques,and other helpful stuff. The jewelry is really cute and not old fashioned or anything. A lot of the stuff looks like something you'd buy at a store. I'd give this book 6 stars if I could! If you want to make jewelry I'd diffently buy this book!

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jazzy Jewelry : Power Beads, Crystals, Chokers, & Illusion a, September 6, 2001

By A Customer

Excellent book. My 12 year loved the book, easy instuctions.