Morning Glory Paper Bead Necklace
So, here is what I came up with the paper beads made from the paper printed with the beautiful sky image I aptly named morning glory. I mixed it with fiery orange beads, purplish mother of pearl stick pearls and olive shaped paper beads in lavender and orange.
Here is the finished necklace, I wanted to use the gold filled chain for this necklace and just fashioned a fish hook from gold filled wire.
You can tell my models are not available today, so here it is worn on the neck.
You can wear this close to the neck as a choker or it’s full length of 22 inches.
I can certainly say, this is one of a kind.
Thank you for visiting me today and I hope you are inspired to make some beautiful jewelry with paper beads.
Read MoreBlack and Beautiful Paper Bead Lariat
One of the easier paper bead shape to make is the tube shape, one inch long x 1/4 inch wide. I make them with metal paper bead roller or the bamboo roller and I just get the perfect size hole. I strung dark tone paper beads to about 55 inches of pleather cord held together by one single large hole bead. I like the idea that the lariat can be worn in many ways, as seen here.
I’m sure it will be lovely in other colors.
Seed Pearls and Paper Beads
I love the shape of the Olive shaped Paper Beads and the neutral colors of this particular strands, it is such a lovely match for the olive shaped wood beads and the seed pearls. I saw something similar on a popular tv show worn by supposedly the wife of a prime minister. This, I think is even more special because I added paper beads into the mix.
Some wood beads….
Combine it with the Brown and Champagne color Seed Pearls for a three strand necklace.
I used Softflex in bronze color medium.
I fashioned the pendant out of 22 gauge wire and embellished it with pearls and crystal charms.
Is it fit for a wife of a Prime Minister? I don’t know. I would certainly wear it, with anything casual or dressy.
I hope I have inspired you today, to make something with paper beads.
Read MoreIn the Mood for Mod Paper Bead Necklace-Softflex Giveaway!
Sara of Softlex, the number one choice of beaders for their jewelry stringing material was kind enough to donate three spools of Softflex in beautiful hues of greens. Do you know that they have fun projects and free tutorials on their website? Check it out at: www.softflexcompany.com. They came up with beading wire in a rainbow of colors, no need to hide your wire, this is meant to be shown and be a part of your design. Here is a project idea, that I did with softflex medium in violet color. Don’t you love the mod colors in this necklace? I found these beads on sale at Jo-Ann’s fabric store. The paper beads I used are the diamond shape in coordinating colors and the extra small round beads.
This is the Softlex Trios in Irish greens I am giving away, courtesy of Sara.
Rules? There are no rules, all you have to do is email me or leave me a comment, just tell me a little bit about yourself. For inspiration and ideas on how to use the softflex wire,visit them at Softlex
The materials I used for the Mod Paper Bead Necklace are the following:
Softflex medium in amethyst color. The hot pink looks so pretty too, I’d say it’s cotton candy color.
I used diamond shape and small round paper beads.
Beads in mod colors
Tah Dah….
The Winner for the Tiara Paper Giveaway is Amber. I appreciate all your comments on my 100th posts. Thank you.
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