Beadwork

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions show how to make a Bonsai tree, Indian wall hanging, African beaded curtain, Native American shaker and much more. This is a book full of creative ideas and fun.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Booklist Review

Gr. 3^-5. Each book in the Step-by-Step series begins with a general introduction to the topic followed by a double-page spread showing tools and materials needed to make the projects. The term pinking scissors is used, though it is not explained here or in the glossary. In Beadwork, Powell makes an effort at cultural diversity in choosing projects, though the use of the word Indian, as in Indian wall hanging (from India? from North or South America?), is unclear. The Southwestern Shaker (rattle) looks Native American, but it was made by "People in the southwest," a phrase too general to be meaningful. Other crafts include an Egyptian picture frame, a gecko key ring, and an Aztec game. Each project is explained one step at a time on a double-page spread, with a small color photo illustrating each step in the directions. The projects look quite attractive, and craft-oriented children who follow directions diligently should be pleased with the results. Similar in layout, Cards includes instructions for making cards decorated with cutout pictures of planets, a card in the shape of a guitar, and a pop-up dinosaur card. The finished projects are simpler than those in Beadwork and will suit less-experienced crafters. --Carolyn Phelan

Horn Book Review

After some history about each craft and sections about materials and/or techniques, these books feature between eight and ten fairly involved projects of varying levels of difficulty. All but [cf2]Papermaking[cf1] include patterns to be photocopied. The instructions and photos are clear, but the finished projects look as if they were professionally crafted. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.