We have received more paper beads for the Paper Bead Trade from Hilde and Tina. I know, that some of you is still in the process of mailing your beads, you will get your kit when I have received them. I promised those that were early in sending their beads that I will mail their kits out on the 15th 🙂 I had fun taking photos of Hilde and Tina’s paper beads today.
work of Hilde Debruyn
They remind me of crayons or colored pencil tips.
work of Hilde Debruyn
These are more earthy tones.
work of Hilde Debruyn
Hilde sent us a lovely card that I used as background in taking these pictures.
Hilde Debruyn
These are tubes which she then wrapped with a contrasting color.
work of Hilde Debruyn
Last but not least is from Tina Craig. She strung different paper beads that she and her daughter made. I especially love the blue from security envelopes and the speckled pink paper beads that look like pink animal print.
work of Tina Craig and daughter
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I tried brushing it on and it was much better thank you. I still want to explore more ways to harden the beads. i want to get some ice resin from craft store or some clear shallac from hard ware store. what do you think? emmy
the paper beads look lovely. i have a question. i attempted to dip my home made paper beads in modge podge but it is very messy and the final product doesnt have a bead like quality. what is a good product to dip the paper beads in that coats them good so when they harden they have a bead texture. any advice please help my paper bead obsession continues thank you bless you kiss hugs to all paper bead lovers and crafters
Emmy,
If you are using mod podge, I think it’s better to brush it on than dipping it. You can also use diamond glaze, acrylic top coat, etc., There’s a few ideas from our readers’ comments who also participated in the Paper Bead Trade, you can see them in this post: Precious Parcels- Paper Bead Trade Update. Thank you for stopping by. Janice Mae
Wow! These all turned out great!
I think every ones paper beads came out fantastic! I can’t wait to work with them.
Thanks for the encouragement, I like that outlook much better =]
Lynn,
I agree with Janice. Knowing that someone took the time to do make something for you by hand makes it beautiful. Also, they may be more lovely than you think. I love seeing other people’s work. I just get a kick from seeing the both the similarities and diversity among people’s work and it always inspires me.
So I’m sure I’ll love what you made and I hope that you like mine as well:-)
Beautiful! Mine aren’t going to look so beautiful… I hope that’s okay =P
The thought that someone took the time to do it and it’s all hand made makes it beautiful.
incredible !! lots of wonderful ideas once more !