This is a really good kit. It has all the supplies needed to make some really charming and even sophisticated jewellery. The instructions are clear. Many different techniques are explained. There are lots of fun projects. The variety of templates is fantastic. I bought the book used for a bit cheaper than new and it still had most of the original supplies minus maybe one sheet of the shrink plastic. I highly recommend this kit for adults or kids (probably no younger than 8) equally. Even at the twenty five dollar new price, you wont be sorry you bought this book.
I bought this for my 8 year old twin daughters for their birthday. We LOVE it! It is so much fun, and you can be so creative. Some of the jewelry created is so cool! They spent hours creating their own jewelry from pendants to earrings to rings, etc... when they first got it. There are TONS of supplies and so many designs and pictures to trace, the possibilities are endless. The book has lots of great examples in it as well. You do need permanent markers, colored pencils or acrylic paint (we like the colored pencils). A hole puncher is also needed. I have loved EVERY Klutz book I have purchased. You can't go wrong. We are buying these as birthday gifts for all my girls' friends this year. I think the recommended age is 12 and up, but my girls were able to trace and color their designs. Cutting them out is a bit of a challenge because the Shrinky Dink plastic tends to tear easily, so I cut out their designs for them. If you like crafting, you will LOVE this!! It is fun for kids AND adults! It would also make a great birthday party activity for teens or pre-teens.
I was looking for some basic information on this type of jewelry making and this book completely surprised me by it's depth. Nicely detailed instructions and photos. The projects were interesting and I quite enjoyed making a few of them. Somehow I missed that there were supplies included and that was fabulous. Great introduction to the idea of using Shrink Plastic as jewelry and honestly I can't imagine how it could be improved.
My 9 year old and I have had a lot of fun creating jewelry! She needs help and I think that it is more suited for an older child to use without supervision. However, do not hesitate to get it for younger children to be used with supervision. You can actually create very unique, beautiful jewelry with this kit! This isn't the usual Shrinky Dinks for kids. Children and adults of all ages would love this! It would be a wonderful idea for an older child or teen to use to make gifts for friends and family.
I bought this as a craft project for a group to make Mother's Day gifts for their mothers. The group ranged in age from 10 to 16. Everyone enjoyed the experience. Even the adults who were in charge had a ball making the jewelry. Because it requires an oven, this is not really something younger kids can do by themselves. However, it is a very worthwhile product!
Feature Product
- Includes: 6 sheets of shrink plastic, 1 ring roller, 20 feet of cord, 100 pony beads, charm bracelet, 8 lobster clasps, 6 earring wires, 100 jump rings, 16 clamshell cord ends and 30 pages of traceable art
- Paper/plastic/waxed-cotton cord/wire
- For ages 12 and up
- Imported
Description
KLUTZ-Shrink Art Jewelry. One of the most common dreams of childhood for any girl is to become a fashion designer! This kit can teach her everything she needs to know as a beginner to design and create her own unique look in fashion jewelry. Design your own rings; bracelets; pendants; earrings and much more! Kit contains: seed beads; silver lobster claw clasps; silver jump rings; silver fish hook earrings; silver clamshell cord ends; silver chain; black cord; ring rolling tool; traceable templates and patterns; six 9x7-1/2in sheets of shrink paper and instruction booklet that will not only teach her the basics but also includes tips and tricks and safety tips. Spiral- bound with a soft front cover; hard back cover; attached folder for shrink sheets and templates; and an attached vinyl pouch for findings and tools. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Made in USA/Imported.
I happen to absolutely love Klutz books. The resources provided are high quality and the directions are written well. Shrink art is really fun and great for kids or adults. This book provides good ideas and materials to get you started. Amazon has great prices and this book was packaged and delivered on time.
This was bought as a present for 3 different girls 11 and 12. I have got rave reviews from them. It is a great project for the older girls who still enjoy this kind of stuff.
Bought this as a birthday gift for my 11 year-old goddaughter. It was a big hit--she really loved it.
Nice kit for the shrinky dink beginner. It contains jewelry findings and directions, as well as the materials you need.
Very good diagrams and instructions. It is very beneficial for anyone making crafts at what ever age, even if you are over 60 years old.
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