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.
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.
Apply glue only on the inner side of the triangle, on the whole length or only on a few places. Thickly roll the triangle on the stick. Always put more glue on the end, to make sure the bead will stay firm. The type of glue is also up to you. Some materials work best with different types of glue, and paper napkins can be glued with the mixture of flour and water only.
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.
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.
Apply glue only on the inner side of the triangle, on the whole length or only on a few places. Thickly roll the triangle on the stick. Always put more glue on the end, to make sure the bead will stay firm. The type of glue is also up to you. Some materials work best with different types of glue, and paper napkins can be glued with the mixture of flour and water only.
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.
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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