I have just finished this set of believe it or not paper beads. They were quietly satisfying to make and I am very pleased with what they look like. I just have to decide in a way of using them, I’m thinking a macrame bracelet. They are 3/4” long and just over 1/4 wide and surprisingly strong and very pretty.
Nice on black
Thank you for all your lovely comments and favs all are appreciated and welcome.
You are so artistic and there seems to be no end to your talents. They are absolutely stunning, love the tones and patterns. I too would like to know how you made them :-)
@randystreat@jgpittenger@ludwigsdiana
Hi, everyone, best info to find out how to make paper beads is on YouTube, there are lots of tutorials, take your pick! I had a basic knowledge and have made them before but they are very easy to make.
You need coloured magazines or craft paper
A knitting needle or something to wind on. You can get bead winding tools on eBay but check YouTube for ideas on what to use.
Cut the paper into 3/4” strips (these are very basic) there are lots of shapes that can be made.
A Glue stick
Gloss finish- mod podge -varnish-the beads I showed had 3 coats of top coat clear nail varnish
Grommets to fit hole glued in place or colour with a metallic pen.
To make
Wind strips of paper firmly but not too tight around your tool. Glue end stick down. Paint them with gloss or nail varnish leaving them to dry between coats.
I used my printed patterned paper I use in my card work but you can get good results with glossy magazines, books, maps, or any thing that’s colourful.
I hope you have a go, it’s not an expensive hobby!!
Check YouTube!
@ludwigsdiana
Hi Diana, I know what you mean about your fingers but honestly I have really bad arthritis in both my hands and I have made such a lot of them in the last few days. It’s addictive and satisfying and my hands are not any worse because of it. I have given myself a rest at the moment as I have enough (about 10 sets) for several projects. One thing I have learnt is never do anything till it hurts!!
January 5th, 2020
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Now to see the finished product - bracelet
Hi all, I will most certainly post a photo when I finally use them, just not sure what I am making yet!
Hi, everyone, best info to find out how to make paper beads is on YouTube, there are lots of tutorials, take your pick! I had a basic knowledge and have made them before but they are very easy to make.
You need coloured magazines or craft paper
A knitting needle or something to wind on. You can get bead winding tools on eBay but check YouTube for ideas on what to use.
Cut the paper into 3/4” strips (these are very basic) there are lots of shapes that can be made.
A Glue stick
Gloss finish- mod podge -varnish-the beads I showed had 3 coats of top coat clear nail varnish
Grommets to fit hole glued in place or colour with a metallic pen.
To make
Wind strips of paper firmly but not too tight around your tool. Glue end stick down. Paint them with gloss or nail varnish leaving them to dry between coats.
I used my printed patterned paper I use in my card work but you can get good results with glossy magazines, books, maps, or any thing that’s colourful.
I hope you have a go, it’s not an expensive hobby!!
Check YouTube!
Hi Diana, I know what you mean about your fingers but honestly I have really bad arthritis in both my hands and I have made such a lot of them in the last few days. It’s addictive and satisfying and my hands are not any worse because of it. I have given myself a rest at the moment as I have enough (about 10 sets) for several projects. One thing I have learnt is never do anything till it hurts!!