On paper beads I was over the moon and with a little more research. I realised just how easy they where to make, so I thought I would give them a go.
Required items
Paper glue
Wrapping paper, news paper, old magazines( the choice is yours)
Knitting needles
Some type of varnish ( matt or gloss)
A ruler
Pen or pencil
Scissors
Method
First Mark your choice of paper with the dimensions of your required bead. I used 2.5 cm as the base of my triangle shape to get this type of bead shape.
Once finished cut out your triangle shapes.
They should look a bit like this.
Next using your knitting needle as a lever, begin to wrap the paper tightly around the needle.
Use small blobs of glue to secure your roll. Until you get to the end of your paper.
Your finished bead should look similar to the above. Use glue to secure the end and remove from needle. leave to dry.
Your finished beads .....
Although made of paper the beads do hold a firm solid form.
Once dried varnish to finish. I varnished each bead individually with a paint brush. You could string the beads on thin cotton thread and dunk them in a large container of varnish and hang to dry if space permits. I found this method very messy.
Varnishing gives your beads a form of protection.
Paper beading is something I would differently try again. Next time I will be more open with my colour choice. I was playing it safe with the black and White .
Now it's time to decide what project to use your beads in but that's a whole new blog post.
For more information on different sizes and shapes of paper beads check out this useful photo
I found atPaper eden
There are some beautiful paper beads to be found there.
Before I forget paper beads don't mind the odd spatter of water but they hate to get wet so be careful. Happy creating
Natty.
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