Wrapping Paper Beads

Cut long triangles from a piece of white printing paper.

Wrapping paper beads.

Wrapping paper is an ideal medium simply because of the breadth of colours and patterns available. 5 out of 5 stars 32 878 32 878 reviews 6 00. Yellow paper beads necklace handmade uganda fair trade african eco friendly jewelry made from recycled newspaper ppr bic ylw 135 thebeadchest. However the heavier better quality papers can be expensive and unfortunately it is these that are less likely to tear when dampened or lose print when handled.

Don t worry about words on the page a paper cutter with marked measurements or an utility exacto knife and ruler a glue stick. The base of the triangle will be the width of the bead and the longer the triangle is the fatter the bead will become. Favorite add to 14 count 11mm white blue black red paper wrapped colorful beads destash bead lot vintage. Toothpicks or thin metal rod to roll beads on i used reusable metal toothpicks several 5 inch clippings of floral wire.

Women would gather together and make paper beads from leftover wallpaper. For one recycled paper glass and silver bead bracelet similar to the two pictured below you will need 1 page from an old magazine junk mail calendar brochure or a piece of gift wrapping paper suggest choosing a colors you enjoy and one with a glossy finish. The art of paper bead crafting however has been practiced since the victorian age. Their craft techniques were quite simple.

Polyurethane varnish for glazing. Several sheets of used wrapping paper or gift wrap. Brush decoupage glue on the top of the wrapping paper. Supplies for making upcycle wrapping paper beads.

When you re finished be sure to end with two small beads on either end. Hold the piece together and cover the bead in decoupage glue. Ruler and fine sharpie pen. 1 inch by 4 inch 2 5cm x 10cm triangles will make slender 1 inch 2 5cm beads whereas 1 2 inch by 8 inch 1 27cm x 20cm triangles would create fat 1 2 inch 1 27cm beads.

String a small bead on each end of the elastic so there s a bead on either side of the paper bead. After they rolled and glued the paper beads the beads were then coated with beeswax and strung together to make beaded curtains and room dividers. Pull the coffee stirrer out and continue rolling until the piece is completely rolled. Add another paper bead following the same technique you used in steps one and two.

5 40 quick view sale red little elf gift wrap cutter 2 5 stars 5 2 was. Continue the beading process until the cuff reaches your desired length. Sale merry bright gift wrap was. 4 20 quick view sale pink white diagonal plaid gift wrap was.