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Beads from sand and glue!
This project is so much fun abeit very messy. Just be warned, don't wash the sand and glue residue off your hands in the sink, then you will clog your pipes! This takes a few days so be warned!

Posted by I May Be Rude But I'm The Truth from Torrington, Connecticut, United States • Published See I May Be Rude But I'm The Truth's 23 projects »
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  • Step 1

    First gather sand and elmers glue and put it in a large container.

  • Step 2

    Shape the beads into round shapes. It helps to dips your fingers in water to keep the glue from sticking.

  • Step 3

    Mix with yours hands until thoroughly combined.

  • Step 4

    Place the beads on wax paper and let them dry for a few days, flipping them occasionally.

  • Step 5

    Once dry drill through them carefully

  • How to make a beads. Sand Beads - Step 6
    Step 6

    Paint them and they are done!

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koalala o.
koalala o. · Missoula, Montana, US · 1 project
I love this as I
am fond of African Beads.
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
what a great idea!
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Glenda A.
Glenda A.
Yikes! This is such a clever idea!
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I May Be Rude But I'm The Truth
I May Be Rude But I'm The Truth · Torrington, Connecticut, US · 23 projects
yeah that what i did for some of them but your have to do it late in the process because at the begining the structural integrity is rather fragile. Wait until they stiffen up and they should respond well to the use of a skewer.
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Happy-Go-Lucky
Happy-Go-Lucky · Nawur, Bamiyan, AF · 8 projects
u could probbbly put skewer through them when they r drying eh
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I May Be Rude But I'm The Truth
I May Be Rude But I'm The Truth · Torrington, Connecticut, US · 23 projects
No if you use enough glue they stay together until they are dry and then they're like rocks!
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Shasta
Shasta · Minneapolis, Minnesota, US · 37 projects
it wont fall apart??
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TK Rainy
TK Rainy · Kennewick, Washington, US · 19 projects
YES! I have crappy crappy clay, but tons of sand outside. Something to do this summer ^^
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