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Brand | ALEX Toys |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Color | Multi |
Theme | entertainment |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.75 x 9.5 x 2.33 inches |
About this item
- Makes 22 friendship bracelets
- Weave hearts, stripes, diamonds and flowers
- Perfect for parties and sleepovers
- Includes 4 color coded looms, 22 colors of embroidery floss, beads, beading needle, instruction book, and carrying case
- Recommended for children 8 years of age and older
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Product information
Brand | ALEX Toys |
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Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Color | Multi |
Theme | entertainment |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.75 x 9.5 x 2.33 inches |
Material | Embroidery Floss, Plastic |
Seasons | Basic |
Included Components | 22 different colors of string, beads, needle, and color-coded looms that can be used again and again with other string. Everything comes in a take-me-anywhere suitcase so you can make bracelets on the bus, in the car, at your friend's, and more. Includes 4 color coded looms, 22 colors of embroidery floss (26ft / 8m), beads (0.3oz / 8g), beading needle, instruction book, and carrying case. |
Item Weight | 0.32 Kilograms |
Size | Friends4Ever |
Number of Pieces | 1000 |
Style | Beads |
Product Dimensions | 8.75 x 9.5 x 2.33 inches |
Item Weight | 11.3 ounces |
ASIN | B001OXRTX8 |
Item model number | 737WX |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #141,728 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #371 in Kids' Jewelry Making Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | March 1, 2009 |
Department | unisex-child |
Manufacturer | Alex |
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Product Description
ALEX DIY Friends Forever jewelry kit lets young ones make colorful friendship bracelets the easy way. Designed for crafty kids ages eight and up, this kit includes the friendship wheel, a handy tool that simplifies the weaving process so you can make as many bracelets as you have friends. The kit contains 22 different colors of string, beads, needle, and color coded looms that can be used again and again with other string. Everything comes in a take me anywhere suitcase so you can make bracelets on the bus, in the car, at your friend's, and more. Includes 4 color coded looms, 22 colors of embroidery floss (26ft / 8m), beads (0.3oz / 8g), beading needle, instruction book, and carrying case. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.
From the manufacturer
Make 22 Friendship Bracelets, for yourself and all your besties!
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Perfect for parties and sleepoversComes with enough supplies so 4 children can weave bracelets at the same time. Makes a great group activity or provides a full day of fun for one ambitious kid! |
Includes 4 color coded looms2 foam Friendship Wheels and 2 foam square looms make weaving easy and fun. choose your favorite colors and follow instructions to create custom and unique gifts. Also included is a link to online video instructions. |
Weave hearts, stripes, diamonds and flowersThe patterns you can create are printed right on the loom; a handy tool that simplifies the weaving process so you can make as many bracelets as you have friends. |
ALEX DIY kits are made especially for Tweens with a sense of style and a creative talent. The line offers on-trend fashion accessories that you make and customize yourself. You can let your imagination soar while getting to wear personalized and one-of-a-kind pieces that look like they were bought at a boutique! ALEX Toys is a member of the ALEX Brands Family.
ALEX DIY Friends Forever
Recommended for children 8 years of age and older
Everything comes in a take-me-anywhere suitcase so you can make bracelets on the bus, in the car, at your friend's, and more.
Includes:
- 4 Color Coded Looms
- 22 Colors of Embroidery Floss (26ft / 8m)
- Beads (0.3oz / 8g)
- Beading Needle
- Carrying Case
- Instruction Book
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Customers like the quality, age range, value, creativity, and color of the bracelet-making kit. For example, they mention it's a great way to keep crafty kids busy, it'll pull their attention away from TV, and it'd be a good gift at a reasonable price.
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Customers like the quality of the bracelet-making kit. They say it's a very nice kit, with pretty colors and a decent set. Customers also say it offers lots of options and is a good craft. Overall, they find it to be a great idea and able to make pretty gifts.
"...(we haven't run out yet, they give you quite a lot of different threads)...." Read more
"...the kids wanted to choose different colors....Overall it is a really good craft, but I dont think it is necessarily for all kids." Read more
"This is a great set that has everything you need. The foam templates are pretty sturdy, and there are so many colors and designs to choose from...." Read more
"This craft kit is great and works exactly as described...." Read more
Customers find the toy fun for boys and girls aged 6-8. They say it's a wonderful way to pull your child's attention away from TV, iPod, and NDS. Customers also say the kit is very kid friendly and durable. They mention it stimulates learning and imagination, and is a great way to teach young and old alike to work with their hands.
"...A plus for me as a parent is that this is a very peaceful activity that really calms her down...." Read more
"...This is a great set for really any age. Even my son enjoys making these, and he 6. He does catch on pretty fast...." Read more
"...It has been a lot of fun for us. The wheels are made of thick foam, which last a lot longer than the printable paper wheels we made...." Read more
"...varying the pattern of colors, this product is a wonderful way to pull your child's attention away from the TV, iPod, NDS and the refrigerator...." Read more
Customers find the creativity in the bracelet-making kit appealing. They say the patterns are attractive, pretty, and fun. Customers also mention that the case is nice and the content looks good. Overall, customers find the kit to be cool, fun, and appealing.
"...bored and when she is done she has a very attractive, professional looking product to give to her friends and relatives...." Read more
"Product was great exactly as it says it is and looks like so much fun! No issues with product itself...." Read more
"...This is a great set, and the case it comes in is so nice. It is a heavy cardboard and has held up nice and sturdy for years...." Read more
"...that a simple kit such as this can produce such perfect bracelets with intricate patterns...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the embroidery floss. They mention that it comes in lots of colors, and they are impressed with the colorful wheels. They are also happy with the variety of strings and the complete design book. Customers also say that the kit is full of colors and instructions, and it's easy to substitute out colors to create your own color schemes.
"...It's easy to substitute out colors to create your own color schemes...." Read more
"...a long while without getting bored and when she is done she has a very attractive, professional looking product to give to her friends and..." Read more
"...The foam templates are pretty sturdy, and there are so many colors and designs to choose from. This is a great set for really any age...." Read more
"...The actual quality of the yarn is average, the colors are great - there are solid and ombre yarns...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the kit. They mention it's worth it to spend the money, it'll hold up, and it'd be a great gift at a good price.
"...Overall, a fun product that was worth the $17.50 we paid for it!" Read more
"...I am not sure how long they will hold up but they are inexpensive to purchase separately and it is completely understandable if they do not last..." Read more
"...and the loads of floss that comes with the kit I found it to be a great value...." Read more
"...It's worth it to spend the money for the kit with 2 square looms and 2 round looms to get a wider variety of patterns." Read more
Customers appreciate the portability of the embroidery kit. They mention that the carrying case is nice to store everything in, and it is convenient.
"...The foam bracelet makers are easy for little hands to hold and make it easy for them to follow the directions to make their own one of a kind..." Read more
"...This not only has its own case, but it is easily portable and she can take it with her when she hangs with her friends or visits grandma...." Read more
"...to purchase this kit because of the nice variety of colors, the carry case and the 'wheels'...." Read more
"My daughter and her friends love this kit. The carrying case is nice to store everything in and the embroidery floss comes in lots of colors...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the toy. Some mention that the instructions are fairly easy to follow, the square loom is very easy, and it is easy to set down and pick up again when ready. However, others say that their daughter had a hard time with the instructions, the printed instructions could be made clearer, and the kit is a bit more complex. They also mention that it takes some time to understand the patterns and some time making the bracelet.
"...She does require help setting up the threads which takes about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the number of strands...." Read more
"...* The instructions are fairly easy to follow...." Read more
"...It is all very calculated. I can see kids without that focus getting frustrated and losing interest quickly...." Read more
"...me a few minutes to figure out how to set it up, the instructions are a bit hard to understand. Once you get it though, it's very simple...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the string. Some mention that it was a good set, with plenty of string and beads. However, others say that it seems a bit difficult and uses a ton of string.
"...She loves it! It comes with enough string to get you started but you'll definitely have to visit a craft store to buy more sooner rather than later..." Read more
"...8 year old daughter found it a little bit uninteresting as it dealys a lot to make one...." Read more
"...girl thought of them but from my view it was a good set, had plenty of string & would make this little girl or any child that likes a craft like..." Read more
"...It took me an hour to set up one bracelet. The string all came knotted in bands. First I had to unknot all the strings...." Read more
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We've noticed that the girls don't have as much problem with the circular looms. However, they've had difficulty getting the bracelets from the square looms to come out uniformly. It seems to be a matter of learning how to keep uniform tension on the floss and weave consistently. Not difficult; it just takes a little attention and practice.
The "suitcase" contains four foam looms (2 square and 2 round); 22 skiens of floss; 2 small containers of beads (clear, and multicolored); a beading needle; and instructions.
* Each loom has two patterns (one on each side) for a total of 8 patterns. The finished pattern design is printed around the center hole of the loom, and the notches are painted with the suggested colors used to create the pattern. It's easy to substitute out colors to create your own color schemes. After several months, we've noticed the paint start to rub off the notches on the foam looms (bound to happen over time). Repainting with nail polish may help though we haven't tried that yet.
* The skiens of floss can get used up pretty quickly (only 22). We've found that the local sewing/craft store sells a pack of 50 skiens for around $10.
* We haven't used the beading needle, so I can't comment there. The beads, however, are the right size for the floss and the kids fingers (bigger than seed beeds, smaller than pony beads). My girls haven't shown much interest in incorporating the beads into their projects. They seem to get caught up in the rhythm of the weaving and forget to use them. I would caution that the container lids don't secure down - they slip right off. I would suggest finding another container with a snug lid or taping the lids down to prevent spilled beads.
* The instructions are fairly easy to follow. As has been mentioned by others, the YouTube videos are helpful, especially for those that learn best by watching others. A ruler for measuring out floss has been printed on the fold-out instructions, so all you really need is a pair of scissors for cutting the floss and a pen/pencil (for creating the first loop).
* We still keep the materials, looms, and supplies in the "suitcase" which has proven to be durable.
As our girls have used the product, we've found that they favor the round looms and bracelets over the square. I think this is largely because (1) the weaving rhythm is more continous on the circular looms, (2) it's easier to keep constant tension on the circular looms, (3) the consistent tension yields a more uniform and finished looking product, (4) the round bracelets are usually faster to complete (our experience has been 1 1/2 to 2 hours for the round bracelets compared to 3 for the flat bracelets), and (5) the girls favor the heart and flower designs produced by the circular looms.
Our girls have had a fun time creating bracelets for friends (boys and girls) and themselves. They seem to enjoy planning out the colors and trying to invent new patterns. I would agree with the reviewers who would have liked to see additional patterns. We've also used the floss to create our own knotted/braided/woven bracelets using patterns we've found elsewhere on the web.
Overall, a fun product that was worth the $17.50 we paid for it!
She does require help setting up the threads which takes about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the number of strands. The best part is that we can always go buy more embroidery thread when we run out as long as we have the looms (we haven't run out yet, they give you quite a lot of different threads).
A great buy for children who enjoy making things on their own. A plus for me as a parent is that this is a very peaceful activity that really calms her down. She can sit and work on her bracelets quietly for a long while without getting bored and when she is done she has a very attractive, professional looking product to give to her friends and relatives.
Highly recommend for kids ages 8 and up.
With that said, I have to admit that this can be quite the project for some kids. Best suited for an older crowd with a knack for crafty detail and lost of focus. The process can be a lot to take in and understand, even from a set up standpoint. It is all very calculated. I can see kids without that focus getting frustrated and losing interest quickly. I sat with two little girls 7 & 10yrs old and it took some time setting up, cutting the string, properly threading the loom piece - and then trying to explain to them where to start and which way to weave....they were getting a bit antsy before they even began. One thing I WILL say, if it is your child's first time, DEFINITELY go with the same color string as directed on the loom. It got really messy when the kids wanted to choose different colors....Overall it is a really good craft, but I dont think it is necessarily for all kids.
Kids seem to do a lot better at this sort of thing. My daughter has gotten frustrated a few times when she messed up, but that is to be expected.
This is a great set, and the case it comes in is so nice. It is a heavy cardboard and has held up nice and sturdy for years.
I paid full price for this item. All opinions are my own.
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Esta en un maletin, con lo qual se guarda bastante bien y no es una simple caja de cartón, que la acabas tirando al abrir. Esta todo muy bien ordenado, los hilos son de colores muy bonitos y esta con todo tipo de detalles. Me gusto mucho tanto el contenido como el envoltorio. Es una buena manera de hacer manualidades y que a las niñas les gusta. Lo compre para el regalo de Navidad.
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