Fun and almost no cost at all.
These are my recycled paper
earrings....very sophisticated bling!
Let me know if you like them.
Not registered yet? 
or
Login with Facebook
or
Share on: Facebook | Twitter | StumbleUpon
Add to a List Add to Favorites Add Your Version
-
Cut strips of paper in any length and width that you like.
The paper I have used is the colored section from our local newspaper. The paper is heavier and shinier than newsprint.
Other papers to use would be magazine, art magazine, wall paper, anything you like the color and print. -
I used a small screw drive to get my tube started in a nice roll.
-
As you roll, tighten the tube by pulling on the end to make it roll more tightly.
When it is the size you like, tear or cut it and you are ready to glue the edge. -
A torn edge looks better than a cut edge when you are ready to glue the end. I place a small amount of white glue on the torn edge and smooth the edge down. The edge disappears and you have a tube.
It dries quickly so you may continue. -
To assemble: Use your imagination.
For these, I cute 2 small card squares and put a hole in the middle.
I threaded a small brass bead, then the square, and then put the wire through my tube. I then put another square, bead and made a loop.
You can leave the tube plain or add other elements. I enhanced my beads with a gold felt paint pen. -
Here is the pair that I just made.
Below is another example of my tubes recycled earrings. -
More examples.
These are longer and only have brass beads. I can think of a lot of variations that would be fun!
Happy Crafting.
Versions (1)
By saratera
More from Dangly EarringsSee All »
See more Jewelry Making or Bits N Pieces
People who love this project (27)See All »
Lexie D.
beryl
kim e.
teema
Farrah G.
Made By Eva
Yeesha
Abbey W.
Nina B.
Natalie S.
Dana W.
Marlene G.
amber smells
Lube
Popular tags: Painting & Decorating, Revamping, Dressmaking / Tailoring, Clothing & Fabric, Gothic, Christmas, Decorating, and Halloween
Get the latest projects!
Become a Fan on Facebook
or
Follow us on Twitter
Stumble This
Feeds
Sorry...
You need to Sign Up and log in to leave comments
Lexie D.
07 Jan 04:28
Wow! These are so elegant and really fun! Way to recycle! Props!
beryl
07 Jan 06:31
Those are very classy and interesting! I really like what you have made!
KMOM14
07 Jan 09:28
I have made many necklaces out of paper beads, but never thought to make earrings and yours look great!
You can also use magazine pages to make beads as many of them have a heavier weight also, but if not you can use another sheet of paper and use a glue stick to attach it to the back of the page, then roll it.
You find pages that match colors in an outfit and make a custom piece to match the outfit and save the paper from going to a landfill all at the same time. What could be better?
janine g.
12 Jan 20:56
Those are kewl I bet they would look good with the Chinese newspaper
amber smells
16 May 03:27
a terrific way to use those sunday paper comics!! hells to the yeah! <3
Lube
20 May 10:07
wow, this is a great idea, I will definitely make some!