Paper Bead Creations

Paper Bead Jewelry Designs and Ideas

Trapped In Gold Lace – day 91

Posted on Apr 1, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 2 comments

I made a black lace cuff which I just sold on etsy, The Gold Lace Cuff is just another version of it, made from bright gold wire.  Small round paper beads are crocheted with 28 gauge craft wire.

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Artistic Wire came up with different gorgeous colors like magenta, silver blue, brown, purple….

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Lacy and very feminine!

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Pandora Style Beads – day 90

Posted on Apr 1, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 3 comments

We are experimenting of making large hole chunky beads, our version of the pandora style beads.  I was inspired by one of my readers, Julie if I am not mistaken:)  These are sample beads from Philippines, let me know what you think!

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I love anything fuchsia don’t you ?

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I used elastic and ribbon to string them so you don’t have to undo the bow when putting them on.

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Love how this turned out 🙂

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Paper Bead Buttons – day 89

Posted on Mar 31, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 2 comments

The smaller version of the Saucer Shaped Beads are what I call button beads.  They are easily transformed into button with simple wire coils that is not only functional but decorative as well!

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Here’s simple how-to:

The 22 gauge artistic wire comes in a rainbow of colors, I just love the magenta!

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Wire Crochet W/Paper Beads-day 88

Posted on Mar 30, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 4 comments

Wire crochet is not as intimidating as it sounds.  You can wire crochet beads by learning just one stitch – chain stitch and make beautiful jewelry with it.  Here’s one I did using extra small (5mm) round paper beads in beautiful red and white.  We also have them available as a kit and I have a tutorial on this.

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Here’s a video on how-to:

The Final Step:

The materials you need:

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