Synopsis Describes examples of jewelry from around the world, from Italian trading beads to a Chinese hair ornament, and provides instructions for making them yourself.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-09-01 | | Series: | World Crafts Series |
| Size | | Height: | 10.8 in | | Width: | 8.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
Publisher's Note This title provides an introduction to jewelry from around the world, including the meanings and uses of various pieces and their origins as part of culture. Projects include making a seashore necklace and a wedding bracelet, designing trading beads, and creating a dream catcher.
Industry Reviews Gr 5-8 Part of a series that invites children to "Discover other cultures" and "Make beautiful things," these books are welcome additions. Both titles include a foreword giving a brief historical perspective, a table of contents listing several projects that reflect our global community, a map indicating the country of origin of each activity, and a page that lists organizations and related book titles. Each project is presented on a double-page spread, richly illustrated with full-color photographs and colorful sketches. Step-by-step directions are boldly numbered and clear. A helpful "How to Play" section in Games provides instructions, and Jewelry includes directions for making two accessories a display board and a bead-threading tray. Both books will be enormously appealing to children who are ready for a more complicated but definitely doable craft experience. Teachers and other adults who work with older children will also welcome these useful titles. Lee Bock, Brown County Public Libraries, Green Bay, WI Lopate
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