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.
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, you have to apply some glue on the inner side of the triangle. Now you may start rolling it. Some people apply the glue on the whole triangle, while others prefer applying small portions on several different places while they are rolling. In any case, you should cover the last few centimeters of the triangle with glue.
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.
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, you have to apply some glue on the inner side of the triangle. Now you may start rolling it. Some people apply the glue on the whole triangle, while others prefer applying small portions on several different places while they are rolling. In any case, you should cover the last few centimeters of the triangle with glue.
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.
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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