Hi there!! Are you ready to create something super fun??
Grab some scrap paper and follow along to create some Paper Beads!!
Read along below and watch the video here:
This craft is so versatile and easy!! All you need is a ton of little paper strips and scraps, a dowel or thin paintbrush, and glue!!
We have everything you’ll need here at the shop, including embossing powder to seal your beads with gold!
Let’s start by taking a strip of your favorite paper and start curling it on the skewer! As you roll, add a little bit of glue! This helps the bead stay together and hold its shape!!
Wind up the paper until the paper runs out, add another little bit of glue and taadaa your first bead is done!
If you cut your paper into various shapes, your beads will have different shapes too!!
A flat edge will create a simple bead with no extra texture!
Creating a long triangle will give you a ‘croissant’ look!
Cut the tips of the paper strip like a forked snake tongue to create a ‘double-barrel’ look!!
You can also just experiment! This wavy design ended up looking very cool, try it yourself!
The size of your dowel affects the final bead too!!
Can you tell the difference between these two? They’re made with identical paper pieces and rolled on different size skewers!
If you used plenty of glue your beads will be very stable!
However, you can add some extra flair to your beads and seal them with double-sided table and embossing powder!!
Heat setting the embossing powder creates this amazing solid gold leaf look!! It really adds some elegance to the paper beads!!
Once you’re satisfied with all of your amazing paper beads, you can create something out of them!!
String them along a piece of ribbon to create a fun decoration! You could also use some elastic cord to create a bracelet or necklace!!
Oh my gosh, what if you made so many paper beads that you could create a hanging bead wall for your doorway?? Or a little mobile? You could make anything!!
Thank you so much for following along and checking out this weeks make-and-take craft!!
We have an entire station available with so many fun papers and tools to create Paper Beads!!
If you’re inspired and want to make more at home, check out our paper selection for more inspiration!!
Happy crafting and see you soon!!
Art and Happiness
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Bellingham WA 98225
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