In the spirit of her playful and popular first book, Totally Beads , Sonal Bhatt presents children with a delightful collection of more than 20 beaded animals, fruits, sea creatures, and even people. Bright, colorful, and utterly appealing, they're great for adorning clothing, decorating book bags, wearing as jewelry, giving as gifts, or just showing off. And best of all, each vibrantly illustrated and carefully explained project is fun to make and well within the ability of kids trying this craft for the first time. A thorough introduction presents all the basics, from stringing to knotting, right at the start. Youngsters 7 or 8 and up (pre-teens too!) will love fashioning a ladybug, butterfly, bat, seahorse, mermaid, bunny, grapes, and much more.
11 year old daughter got this for x-mas. She sat down immediately and was able to make 3 different animals the 1st night. Directions are pretty easy to follow and keeps her busy. She loves the book. Got my wire, jump rings and container of beads from Mike's with coupons. She's never beaded before and her creations actually turn out like the photos in the book.
Beaded critters
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book was very helpful, gave very good directions, I only wish that there would have been a progression to more complicated projects. Definitely a good starting off point to learn basic technique.
Beads and critters, this must be what the beatles meant by come together
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This might be one of the most amazing craft books ever composed. Your kids will be better people after building these critters.
These critters are fun to make!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I've made several of the critters and found the directions easy to follow and accurate. For younger children, using regular pony beads and waxed linen (increasing the length of the cord by at least 1 1/2 times)makes it easy for little fingers to master with just a bit of help. I plan to make more for Christmas ornaments next year.
Beading Made Easy by Sonal Bhatt
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Once again, Ms. Bhatt has made beading easy with her wonderful descriptions and diagrams. This time she allows the bead enthusiast to create charming land and sea creatures without the headache of deciphering complex directions. This is a beading book that will assist both adults and children who wish to take their beading to a new level.
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