Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper

Interesting projects for a dedicated crafter or jewelry artist to try might be a little advanced for a real jewelry beginner but great for creating something different.

Very clear directions and attractive pictures! I can't wait to use this book to making some paper jewelry!

Very interesting, as a used book seller I'm always looking for ways to reuse the books that I get that are not good enough quality to sell on, I never send any of my books to landfill so if I can make something then I'm even happier. This book has some very interesting ideas for me to make. Good instructions and photos

I like the concept of paper jewelry, and although some of the examples are attractive, others are not exactly ones that I could visualize actually wearing. I also wish the author would have been a bit more detailed in the initial beginning, going over which tools, and how to use them. A little vague at times. This would be a more useful book if you have done plenty of paper artwork before, or even card making. As one who deals more with fabric, I was a little lost. Would be more fun to work with kids on some of these projects.

Paper Jewelry by Barbara Baumann includes many creative ideas for crafting with paper. The ideas were very cute and included full color photos of completed projects and detailed instructions for how to complete the project.

Great ideas for crafting with paper.

Love the little book earrings. Lots of projects to repurpose paper. While I did give it five stars on Amazon, on second thought I deleted a star from this review due to some word confusion. Rubber bands is the main one that comes to mind. Even so, this is a valuable tool.

“Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper” is the first book I have read which dealt with recycling various paper for jewelry. The author, Barbara Baumann, has included a wide variety of stylish and extremely wearable projects. The recycled paper utilizes everything from old telephone books to cigarette filters to puzzle pieces and even comic books.

I was surprised at how various paper can be manipulated into such different looks. The projects include many different pieces, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and even a belt (and a Bible Belt at that.

The photographs of the finished projects are outstanding as are those which show the various steps. There are different methods to manipulating the paper and a number of tools which are important to complete the projects in the book.

Toward the end of the book, the author includes chapters on tools and techniques. I am used to seeing this information at the front of a book and was a little concerned that it might not be present. Once I saw that it was, I was happy to know that I would be able to craft the projects properly once I mastered the techniques.

I have made jewelry for years and have even made a few paper origami pieces. I have not really ventured into paper jewelry to any large extent and have definitely not used recycled paper to do so. I have used paper to make new paper in the past and I do recycle, so I was extremely pleased to see the opportunity to take some of the papers I recycle and do so in a way that creates a new and lovely piece of jewelry. There are a number of projects in the book that I will be utilizing before the holiday season in order to make gifts for family and friends.

More than anything, I think this book has caused me to look at previously used paper in a new way. I am looking at colors, textures, shapes, and even the printed used with an artist's eye. Before I put anything in my recycle bin and even my trash, I am now looking at it to see if there is some way I can turn it into a part of jewelry or other craft element. I am very pleased with this change in my thinking – it will allow me to create new and fun items on a budget and to do so with something that might have been trash otherwise.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I will be purchasing the paper form of paperback version of this book to keep in my craft library.

Innovative jewelry projects using all types of paper products. Recycled paper is readily available and usually cheap (free). She shows you ideas for making bracelets, earrings neclaces and more form all types of paper. Newsprint, magazines,old books, crepe paper,construction paper, cardboard, playing card paper and a wealth of other ideas can be used to create unique items. She provides some basic ideas about how to create different types of jewelry but leaves it to your imagination to create your own. This is a very creative and inspiring book!

I liked the ideas, but many seemed too complex for a beginner. Many of the pieces are not wearable for average people. I felt that most of the pieces were teen or child oriented. Also most of the examples could use more instructions. Over all good book for teens who can follow pictures to make a project.

I am always looking for recycled book crafts and this book is perfect for me. I found so many ideas that I can not wait to try. The projects are simple and very low cost. I can see children to adults loving these projects. Directions are clear and easy to follow.