Show your green side with the earth awareness paper bead bracelet
The Earth Awareness Paper Bead Bracelet
The following are materials needed:
- 22 gauge silver or gold non tarnished wire
- 10mm diamond shaped paper beads (aubreysbeads.com)
- tree charm or any kind of charm of choice
- magnetic clasp
How to: Double-wire wrapped each paper bead with the 22 gauge silver or gold wire, be sure to connect each bead before wire wrapping the ends. Wire wrapped the magnectic clasp to each end or use jump ring, although it is more strong if the clasp is wire wrapped. Connect the tree charm or any charm of your choice to the middle of the bracelet. Last but not least, be sure to measure the length of the bracelet before attaching the clasp and do not forget to take into consideration that the clasp will add at least 1/4-1/2 of an inch to the length of your bracelet.
The kit that includes DVD instructions on how to wire wrapped can also be purchased at www.aubreysbeads.com or click the icon to your left.
The magnetic closure makes it easy to take the bracelet off and put it on – to make the bracelet last for years you need to take it off when washing hands or doing dishes.
Earth Awareness Paper Bead Bracelet in Gold Tone
A charming paper bead bracelet
This is such a fun bracelet to make, mixing and matching the paper beads with India Glass. I used the 10mm paper beads and just different shapes of India glass. Each bead is between bead caps and wire wrapped with a head pin and attached to a silver chain bracelet.
10 mm paper bead charms dangle from a silver chain
The bead caps are used to cover the larger than normal holes on the paper beads. The bead caps can be substituted with 4mm beads or 6/0 seed beads.
It would also be nice to add charms to this bracelet.
A paper bead necklace for dad
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I prefer to use the magnectic closure for convenience, specially that you need to take the necklace off when taking a shower.
Paper bead's necklace fit for dad
It can also be worn as a bracelet
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Paper Bead Makers in the Philippines turning out beautiful paper beads
We have been working with the men and women in the Philippines in coming up with making quality paper beads made out from old magazines and catalogs. I am very impressed with the workmanship and the fact that they are not just beautiful and durable but also, that they are made in a clean environment and lightly finished with non toxic varnish. Paper bead making has become popular with women in poorer countries because they have readily available materials; glue and paper. The tool can be anything from hand made dowel to metal wire and lots of patience and time.
While it is true that paper beads can be made by anyone even children, the smaller rounder shaped paper beads require a lot of practice, dexterity and time consuming. In places like the Philippines where jobs are scarce, a country that relies mostly on overseas workers, it is a job that jobless men and housewives supplementing their income appreciate.
Men and Women in Philippines making paper beads
Beautiful paper beads hand made from Philippines
More shapes and sizes can be viewed at aubreysbeads.com
Strands of 10 mm size paper beads
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