Posts Tagged "Braided Strands"

Braided – day 73

Posted on Mar 15, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 2 comments

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.

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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 🙂

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I finished it with a simple button and loop closure.  The turtle shell pendant completed the “beachy” look.

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