Make Cute Critters from Bits and Pieces

by Ruthie Van Oosbree, Tamara JM Peterson

Overview

Warm hearts and show your love for animals with scrap metal art! Get inspired with crafts that sculpt sweet, adorable critters from everyday metal objects and junk drawer finds. You might craft tiny hedgehogs with old nails or build beautiful birds from old light bulbs. With creativity and imagination, you'll transform simple scraps into cute critters!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669039914
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	Scrap Art Fun
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ruthie Van Oosbree is a writer and editor who loves making crafts. In her free time, she enjoys doing word puzzles, reading, and playing the piano. She lives with her husband and three cats in the Twin Cities.
Tamara JM Peterson grew up tinkering with junk, trying to make something from anything she could dig out of a drawer or out of the woods. Tami lives in Minnesota with her husband, two daughters, and a big orange cat.

Interviews

Promotes creativity and problem solving in creation of unique art projects;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2023

Gr 6–10—This series emphasizes the importance and innovation that happens when art is created with recycled or thrifted items. A table of contents followed by a detailed introduction shows how and why kids can make art out of everyday objects. The intro also talks about basic materials needed, planning projects, following directions, and getting help from an adult, especially depending on the materials being used. A section called "Junk Art Inspiration" shows pictures of art around the world made by artists who used everyday materials, such as: "The Kovozoo in the Czech Republic is a zoo of animals all made from scrap metal," (Make Cute Critters from Bits and Pieces). Every title has 10 projects and each one starts with a short description and a highlighted list of materials. The instructions are in numerical order with a photo if necessary. Sometimes there is a "Junk Art Tip," like "The best pieces can come from the items you no longer use," (Make Decor and More from the Junk Drawer). Many of the projects are more difficult because of the materials being used, but may be inexpensive for artists or programmers on a budget. The back matter includes further reading, internet sites to visit, and a bit about the authors. VERDICT Challenging and intriguing art projects for older students using recycled items. Recommended.

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