The Girls' World Book of Jewelry: 50 Cool Designs to Make

by Rain Newcomb

Book Overview

Here is a real "jewel" of a guide that no girl can resist From simple bead stringing to working with wire, there's a wide variety of fabulous jewelry to make, and lots of creative techniques to try. Every attractively photographed page encourages experimentation, imagination, and personal artistic expression at the same time. Imagine a bracelet made of copper washers from the hardware store or from old wooden game pieces. Add small metal flower embellishments to a ribbon for a funky choker. "Elegant" describes the glittery Illusion Necklace with sparkly beads that seem to float around the neck. Each piece is as unique and special as the girl who makes it. The author lives in Asheville, NC.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579904734
• ISBN13: 9781579904739
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

Samantha loves it !

I got this book so that my daughter & I could make some jewelry together; this was our first try at it. Simple, basic instructions on construction lead to many attractive projects that leave LOTS of room for your child's creativity. Hammered silver, polymer clay, interesting beads and memory wire are used as well as "found objects" such as paper clips, safety pins, brass washers and old buttons. Unlike many jewelry books aimed at pre-teens, none of this stuff looks clunky or amateurish - I was able to put together some nice pieces for myself as well. Great starter book to see if making jewelry is what you want to do.