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The Craft-a-Day Book: 30 Projects To Make with Recycled Materials

by Kari CORNELL
photos by Jennifer S. Larson. 168p. further reading. index. photos. websites. Twenty-First Century. Feb. 2018. Tr $39.98. ISBN 9781512413137.
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Gr 6 Up—Designed to be visually appealing with colorful fonts and bold and vibrant photographs on almost every spread, this how-to book contains 30 different activities to keep tweens and teens busy. Cornell's introduction lists how to find materials for free or very cheaply and describes what tools will be needed to complete the crafts. She also gives safety tips on using a drill, a craft knife, or a sewing machine. The six chapters are organized by the types of materials needed for the activities within the chapter, which include candles, paper, T-shirts, socks, and sweaters. The instructions are given through the text only. Some readers will have difficulty imagining how to complete some of the projects because all of the photos display finished pieces and do not show any of the steps along the way.
VERDICT Though crafters who are looking for inspiration may find some treasures within, those who need to see visuals with step-by-step instructions will be disappointed.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Kahn, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Avondale, LA , Feb 01, 2018

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