Wire Wrapped Bead – day 80
I am experimenting mixing paper beads with wire, love the result. Wire wrapped paper beads are very simple to do and yet, it looks like you spent a lot of time making it. The swirls of the wire complements the swirls you see in the paper beads.
Here’s a video on how-to….
Artistic Wire has come up with wires in different yummy colors that are just perfect for paper beads, will have to try those one of these days.
I also made them in silver.
I would love for you to try this, they are SUPER EASY !!!
St. Patrick’s Day Bracelet – day 76
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Kayla made a bracelet made out of scrap booking paper that has a nice olive green color. The paper Kayla chose has a nice embossed scroll designs that is just perfect for nice looking green beads.
It called for something that is bronze or antique gold accents like the inexpensive daisy spacers and toggle clasp.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Read MoreMemory Wire Bracelet – day 74
This is a simple project made up of tiny paper beads and daisy spacers, appropriate for a beginner. I am amazed at how small these beads are, approximately 4mm in magazine colors. We put this Memory Wire Bracelet Kit together to make it easy for you to make your own.
You can view a video tutorial I did on this kit here.
Mix it with crystals and dangling charms. Do not limit yourself…….
Kayla and I are thinking of making memory wire kits for the bead swap what do you think? That, or just a simple elastic bracelet. We should be able to make the kits back to you this week. Thank you for the enthusiastic response!
The finished Memory Wire Bracelet is also available for purchase.
Braided – day 73
This is a very simple way to string your paper beads or beads by braiding them using a cord. I used paper yarn for mine, but you can use hemp, cotton or linen thread.
To make it easier, you need to tape the cords into a table if you don’t have a hemp board, this way you can have a tight braid. In case you don’t know, it is just like braiding hair 🙂
I finished it with a simple button and loop closure. The turtle shell pendant completed the “beachy” look.
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