If you enjoy designing jewelry, or just need a new activity to share with your family, here is one really interesting and inexpensive thing to do. You probably already posses most of the materials needed for this interesting activity, and the results might be really impressive. Being creative is something that fills you with proud and joy, and it is also highly therapeutic.
So, in designing beautiful home made jewelry, all types of materials may be used. For example, clay. Or glass. In this case, everything is even simpler, because for these beautiful paper beads, all you really need you probably already have in your home, and the whole process is extraordinarily simple and easy. Here are some starting tips, the rest is up to you.
Except for papers, you will need craft knife and scissors, glue, polish, wooden or metal sticks, cutting mat, ruler, pencil and something with straight edges to cut against. You can also use your knitting needles instead of special sticks, or even bamboo barbecue sticks, why not. And a few softer brushes for applying glue and varnish. And that's it.
The first thing you should do is to cut one long triangle. The base of the triangle will be the width of your bead, and the length depends on your taste. Longer triangles make thicker beads. Just roll one triangle to get the idea how thick the bead will be. Of course, it will also depend on the type of paper you use, because thicker papers make thicker beads.
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.
Of course, you don't have to use only this type of a triangle only. Differently shaped ones will produce interesting shapes, and the best thing is to experiment with these shapes. Obviously, the whole will depend on the stick used. Once your bead is thickly rolled, you may put it aside to dry. After that, you may apply varnish on it, using a soft painter brush. Apply several coats on if you like.
The most interesting beads are made using recycled paper bags and similar materials. They have vintage appearance you will positively adore. Silky wallpapers are great for making beautifully designed pieces, and you could also try combining them with actual silk. Chinese Washi and Chiyogami leaves are designed for making beautiful pieces, but also quite expensive, but, why not.
Finally, you could decorate not only finished beads, but also the paper used for making them. Use your imagination, colors, nail polishes, wool, fabric or whatever you want, to make really interesting beads to be proud of. When you paint on your basic material, you should apply color on the outer edges, because they will be actually visible in the end. This activity is, of course, really addictive, and all members of your family may join. Your children will also be quite enthusiastic about it.
So, in designing beautiful home made jewelry, all types of materials may be used. For example, clay. Or glass. In this case, everything is even simpler, because for these beautiful paper beads, all you really need you probably already have in your home, and the whole process is extraordinarily simple and easy. Here are some starting tips, the rest is up to you.
Except for papers, you will need craft knife and scissors, glue, polish, wooden or metal sticks, cutting mat, ruler, pencil and something with straight edges to cut against. You can also use your knitting needles instead of special sticks, or even bamboo barbecue sticks, why not. And a few softer brushes for applying glue and varnish. And that's it.
The first thing you should do is to cut one long triangle. The base of the triangle will be the width of your bead, and the length depends on your taste. Longer triangles make thicker beads. Just roll one triangle to get the idea how thick the bead will be. Of course, it will also depend on the type of paper you use, because thicker papers make thicker beads.
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.
Of course, you don't have to use only this type of a triangle only. Differently shaped ones will produce interesting shapes, and the best thing is to experiment with these shapes. Obviously, the whole will depend on the stick used. Once your bead is thickly rolled, you may put it aside to dry. After that, you may apply varnish on it, using a soft painter brush. Apply several coats on if you like.
The most interesting beads are made using recycled paper bags and similar materials. They have vintage appearance you will positively adore. Silky wallpapers are great for making beautifully designed pieces, and you could also try combining them with actual silk. Chinese Washi and Chiyogami leaves are designed for making beautiful pieces, but also quite expensive, but, why not.
Finally, you could decorate not only finished beads, but also the paper used for making them. Use your imagination, colors, nail polishes, wool, fabric or whatever you want, to make really interesting beads to be proud of. When you paint on your basic material, you should apply color on the outer edges, because they will be actually visible in the end. This activity is, of course, really addictive, and all members of your family may join. Your children will also be quite enthusiastic about it.
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