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 [...]
This ring is a very easy project but a nice way to showcase that one single paper bead that interests you. I found this one bead from a strand of paper beads, I like the stripe pattern of the bead. The one good thing about the paper bead is the large hole, perfect for hiding [...]
I made this piece intended to be a man’s bracelet. The contrast of the red paper beads and black leather cord is striking. Red in some culture is believed to ward off evil spirits. The color red also symbolizes joy, good luck, courage…….
This bracelet is finished with wire wrap on both ends, unlike the other [...]
From time to time I would like to feature other beader’s work – Pamela Rae is an avid beader who just recently discovered paper beads. She has a very good eye for color and she loves to mix metal, glass and paper beads. I think she did a good job! Judge for yourself.
Here is another [...]
I am always fascinated by the colors and patterns that come out of the finished paper bead, no two are alike. When I saw these paper bead, pistachio came to my mind. I mixed it with peridot chips, and it came out pretty, no calories, you know how it’s hard to stop eating the real [...]
I used the ladder stitch to make this paper bead bracelet. It is very simple and very much paper bead friendly. Instead of using the elastic I used the silk cord with a needle in the end, it last more and is just fitting for “grown-up” jewelry.
Paper bead tube (aubreysbeads.com) in festive colors
I used clam [...]
I came accross a really cool blog on turning newspaper into spherical shaped beads – A Story Book Life. I tried to make some, did some trial and error and learned from other people’s comments, mistakes. After several tries, this is how they look like. I would like to share with you how I made mine:
1st [...]
Paper beads and glass pearls make such an elegant combination. The unique color of the paper beads used for this project, which is an off white or beige color about 7mm in size (Buy Paper Beads) combined with swarovski glass pearls and pink seed beads, look so feminine together.
The paper beads have bigger holes and [...]
You can use different size of smaller paper beads it does not have to be the olive shaped as long as they are small. You can also substitute the swarovski crystals for other crystals or beads.
When you cut the memory wire from the coil, it is hard and stiff and would seem to be too [...]
