Lovable Beaded Creatures
From penguins to anteaters, butterflies to kangaroos, witches on broomsticks to wizards with magic wands, these charming beaded projects are colorful, challenging, and original. The appealing variety features creatures of the sea, air, forest, and, of course, the imagination. Some—including a fun honeybear holding a hive with a bee on top—are beautifully lifelike, and they make great toys, hanging ornaments, jewelry, or display pieces. The detail on each one is amazing too: a red-bearded...
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From penguins to anteaters, butterflies to kangaroos, witches on broomsticks to wizards with magic wands, these charming beaded projects are colorful, challenging, and original. The appealing variety features creatures of the sea, air, forest, and, of course, the imagination. Some—including a fun honeybear holding a hive with a bee on top—are beautifully lifelike, and they make great toys, hanging ornaments, jewelry, or display pieces. The detail on each one is amazing too: a red-bearded Viking sits in a dragon boat, carrying his shield and holding oars to row. Best of all, they're easy to craft, with all the information on techniques and materials thoroughly outlined in photos and diagrams, and accompanied by professional tips. Constance Ashmore Fairchild - Library Journal Three-dimensional objects formed entirely of beads are the unusual topic of these two books. In Beaded Dollhouse, bead artist Chiba offers extremely detailed projects for furniture and accessories in 1/24 scale. For those accustomed to wood and metal miniatures, accepting a chair made of beads requires some imagination, but the total effect of a dollhouse furnished entirely in beads is really very colorful and quite charming.Freese's animals and insects in Beaded Creaturesare also formed of beads and are intended as ornaments and jewelry. The sea creatures and flying insects are particularly appealing. Instructions include beading charts and color photographs of the finished items. None of these projects is suitable for small children, but older children and adults will find them fun to construct. Both books are recommended for public library crafts and YA collections.
\ Library JournalThree-dimensional objects formed entirely of beads are the unusual topic of these two books. In Beaded Dollhouse, bead artist Chiba offers extremely detailed projects for furniture and accessories in 1/24 scale. For those accustomed to wood and metal miniatures, accepting a chair made of beads requires some imagination, but the total effect of a dollhouse furnished entirely in beads is really very colorful and quite charming.\ Freese's animals and insects in Beaded Creaturesare also formed of beads and are intended as ornaments and jewelry. The sea creatures and flying insects are particularly appealing. Instructions include beading charts and color photographs of the finished items. None of these projects is suitable for small children, but older children and adults will find them fun to construct. Both books are recommended for public library crafts and YA collections.\ \ —Constance Ashmore Fairchild\ \
