Making your own jewelry is really great, and your whole family will enjoy in this interesting activity. Once you start with it, you will probably realize it is highly addictive, and it doesn't require special investments. And, you are free to use all types of materials. Being creative has many good qualities, and can even be therapeutic. Not to mention the fact that you can make really great things.
You can use all types of materials, including clay, plastic, glass or stone, or even paper. The last one is really interesting, because it can also be considered as recycling. You probably have all sorts of magazines, paper bags and similar things you can use for making beautiful paper beads. So, here are some ideas you might use to start with.
Of course, you have to gather some papers, wallpapers, magazines, napkins or similar things you will use. You will also need craft knife, scissors, cutting mat, glue, brushes, varnish and sticks. When it comes to sticks, bamboo barbecue sticks or knitting needles will be perfect for this, although, there are some special sticks made for this purpose as well.
The basic design is triangle shaped paper rolled over the stick. The base of the triangle is actually the width of the finished bead, while its length dictates the thickness. It means that, if you cut longer triangle and roll it over the stick, the bead will be thicker. The ratio 1:10 make nice little beads, but it's best to experiment for a while.
First, apply some glue on the inner side. Some put glue on the entire length, some apply only on the end part, but it is probably the best option to apply glue on a few places during your rolling. The final few centimeters should be covered with glue in any case, to make the bead firm.
Once you learn this basic shape, you may start experimenting with different shapes and lengths. For example, it is interesting to use two triangles, just partly overlapping, and roll them together. Or to use different types of materials together, in different colors. In any case, once the bead is done, leave it to dry before applying chosen varnish on it.
Grocery bags made of brown recycled paper are just great for this purpose. The beads will appear wooden, and have sort of vintage look. Wallpapers are also really good for this. But, any other type of paper will do. You could also buy special Chinese papers designed especially for this purpose, called Washi or Chiyogami.
Of course, you could be even more creative, and design your own material. For example, you could use water colors or nail polish or anything you can think of. Just remember you should apply color only on outer edges of your triangle, because only those parts will be finally visible. You could also use colorful napkins, and, in this case, get really amazing designs simply and easily. In any case, you will certainly enjoy in this lovely activity.
You can use all types of materials, including clay, plastic, glass or stone, or even paper. The last one is really interesting, because it can also be considered as recycling. You probably have all sorts of magazines, paper bags and similar things you can use for making beautiful paper beads. So, here are some ideas you might use to start with.
Of course, you have to gather some papers, wallpapers, magazines, napkins or similar things you will use. You will also need craft knife, scissors, cutting mat, glue, brushes, varnish and sticks. When it comes to sticks, bamboo barbecue sticks or knitting needles will be perfect for this, although, there are some special sticks made for this purpose as well.
The basic design is triangle shaped paper rolled over the stick. The base of the triangle is actually the width of the finished bead, while its length dictates the thickness. It means that, if you cut longer triangle and roll it over the stick, the bead will be thicker. The ratio 1:10 make nice little beads, but it's best to experiment for a while.
First, apply some glue on the inner side. Some put glue on the entire length, some apply only on the end part, but it is probably the best option to apply glue on a few places during your rolling. The final few centimeters should be covered with glue in any case, to make the bead firm.
Once you learn this basic shape, you may start experimenting with different shapes and lengths. For example, it is interesting to use two triangles, just partly overlapping, and roll them together. Or to use different types of materials together, in different colors. In any case, once the bead is done, leave it to dry before applying chosen varnish on it.
Grocery bags made of brown recycled paper are just great for this purpose. The beads will appear wooden, and have sort of vintage look. Wallpapers are also really good for this. But, any other type of paper will do. You could also buy special Chinese papers designed especially for this purpose, called Washi or Chiyogami.
Of course, you could be even more creative, and design your own material. For example, you could use water colors or nail polish or anything you can think of. Just remember you should apply color only on outer edges of your triangle, because only those parts will be finally visible. You could also use colorful napkins, and, in this case, get really amazing designs simply and easily. In any case, you will certainly enjoy in this lovely activity.
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