With all this talk about going green, I decided to post this simple tutorial for making recycled paper beads. It's super-easy, and a lot of fun! (And a good way to reuse old comics and newspaper ads!) You could also use wrapping paper or magazines... Any colorful paper! :)
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First, start cutting long strips of your paper. Don't make them too long!
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Place the paper facing down on the side you want to show. Place your skewer or toothpick at the top of the paper and drizzle a bit of glue down the paper.
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Start rolling the paper up. Roll slowly and smooth it out as you go along.
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When you reach the end, smooth the edge. A bit of glue might squeeze out. Just secure the end and wipe it away.
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Now slide the rolled paper off the skewer or toothpick.
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Make a bunch of these!
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Now let the beads dry for a couple of minutes. Maybe make yourself a sandwich. :)
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Now string these beads onto cord or hemp.
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String as many as you want and then tie a knot!
Tada! You now have a fancy new bracelet to wear around, and I guarantee people will stop you to ask about your cute little recycled bracelet! :)
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Maarya B.
30 Sep 12:16
I did a bracelet of these paper beads a while ago, and it turned out really nice. You can put normal beads (for example wooden ones) between the paper beads so it looks even cooler! :)
Angel L.
01 Oct 00:47
Thats what i did,but i made the strips thin and they were tiny thin beads.
Angel L.
01 Oct 00:47
Thats what i did,but i made the strips thin and they were tiny thin beads.