Wrapping Paper Beads

Supplies for making upcycle wrapping paper beads.

Wrapping paper beads.

The art of paper bead crafting however has been practiced since the victorian age. Polyurethane varnish for glazing. String a small bead on each end of the elastic so there s a bead on either side of the paper bead. 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.

Ruler and fine sharpie pen. Several sheets of used wrapping paper or gift wrap. Wrapping paper is an ideal medium simply because of the breadth of colours and patterns available. Their craft techniques were quite simple.

Add another paper bead following the same technique you used in steps one and two. When you re finished be sure to end with two small beads on either end. Set aside to dry. Brush decoupage glue on the top of the wrapping paper.

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. Hold the piece together and cover the bead in decoupage glue. 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. Women would gather together and make paper beads from leftover wallpaper.

Cut long triangles from a piece of white printing paper. Wrap the thick end of the wrapping paper around the coffee stirrer until you are rolling with ease. Don t worry about words on the page a paper cutter with marked measurements or an utility exacto knife and ruler a glue stick. Favorite add to 14 count 11mm white blue black red paper wrapped colorful beads destash bead lot vintage.

4 20 quick view sale pink white diagonal plaid gift wrap was. 5 out of 5 stars 32 878 32 878 reviews 6 00. The base of the triangle will be the width of the bead and the longer the triangle is the fatter the bead will become. Pull the coffee stirrer out and continue rolling until the piece is completely rolled.

Toothpicks or thin metal rod to roll beads on i used reusable metal toothpicks several 5 inch clippings of floral wire. Sale merry bright gift wrap was. Continue the beading process until the cuff reaches your desired length. Mod podge or other tacky glue.