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Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Trash to Treasure
4 Reviews
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4-6
Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Trash to Treasure series.
This series introduces the trendy concept of upcycling ("creating treasures out of trash"). Volumes focus on the titular materials and offer instructions for six to eight enticing craft projects. The activities may frustrate some children, as most have fairly complex steps (illustrated with photos), and many require working with sophisticated tools and materials such as wire cutters, permanent adhesive, and hot glue guns. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cool Trash to Treasure titles: Cool Fabric Projects, Cool Glass and Ceramic Projects, Cool Metal Projects, and Cool Odds and Ends Projects.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Trash to Treasure series.
This series introduces the trendy concept of upcycling ("creating treasures out of trash"). Volumes focus on the titular materials and offer instructions for six to eight enticing craft projects. The activities may frustrate some children, as most have fairly complex steps (illustrated with photos), and many require working with sophisticated tools and materials such as wire cutters, permanent adhesive, and hot glue guns. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cool Trash to Treasure titles: Cool Fabric Projects, Cool Glass and Ceramic Projects, Cool Metal Projects, and Cool Odds and Ends Projects.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Trash to Treasure series.
This series introduces the trendy concept of upcycling ("creating treasures out of trash"). Volumes focus on the titular materials and offer instructions for six to eight enticing craft projects. The activities may frustrate some children, as most have fairly complex steps (illustrated with photos), and many require working with sophisticated tools and materials such as wire cutters, permanent adhesive, and hot glue guns. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cool Trash to Treasure titles: Cool Fabric Projects, Cool Glass and Ceramic Projects, Cool Metal Projects, and Cool Odds and Ends Projects.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(4)
4-6
Checkerboard How-To Library: Cool Trash to Treasure series.
This series introduces the trendy concept of upcycling ("creating treasures out of trash"). Volumes focus on the titular materials and offer instructions for six to eight enticing craft projects. The activities may frustrate some children, as most have fairly complex steps (illustrated with photos), and many require working with sophisticated tools and materials such as wire cutters, permanent adhesive, and hot glue guns. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cool Trash to Treasure titles: Cool Fabric Projects, Cool Glass and Ceramic Projects, Cool Metal Projects, and Cool Odds and Ends Projects.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
4 reviews
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