How to Make a Paper Bead Necklace

How to Make a Paper Bead Necklace
Do you have a bunch of old magazines around? Need some new jewelry? Well, you've come to the right place. Thread Heads got a nice tip this week with a great project to make a necklace out of old magazines or newspapers. We're always looking for creative new projects like this one. So if you have an idea, send it in! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!


 
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Step 1Tear Out a Colorful Page of a Magazine

Tear Out a Colorful Page of a Magazine
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Jul 29, 2009. 1:27 AMMzuribeads says:
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Jul 7, 2008. 7:11 PMvweibel says:
can I print instructions without using all my ink for the big pictures? I need written instructions for the paper bead necklace from magazines to give to a 88 year old lady who is looking for it.
Jul 8, 2009. 7:56 PMAliora9of9 says:
... type them out on note pad and print them in B & W?
Jun 11, 2009. 4:37 AMsmartone says:
For even more ideas for paper beads, try 'Creative Beads from Paper and Fabric" by Ann Krier
Aug 25, 2008. 5:19 PMWanda5156 says:
and I think it is supposed to be waterproof.
Aug 25, 2008. 5:19 PMWanda5156 says:
I have been told to use Future floor polish instead of fingernail polish. It is not supposed to turn yellow or brittle. I have not tried it because I can't find it in my town but plan to soon. It is also good to coat regular beads that need a little shine.
May 29, 2008. 2:32 PMChatOmbre says:
Does anyone know if the paper glaze (mentioned in the video) will make it so that they'll be fine even if it rains?
Or if you make these and use a different kind of glaze-type-thing to protect them, what do you use, and how well do they tend to hold up?

Thank you! :)
Jul 26, 2008. 4:07 AMchirpilittle says:
I couldn't find any paper glaze... I tried nail polish (or rather nail strengthener) and it gave them that glazed look and made them harder like real beads :) Also, it made them waterproof, so rain or sweat isn't going to destroy them. I think it worked very well. (I used a magazine, I don't know if it works with newspapers) But I think it's a useful alternative
Dec 22, 2007. 12:52 AMlaurita501 says:
aww i remember making these necklaces when i was a kid
Oct 7, 2007. 3:14 PMArtisticBabe says:
I remember doing these in summer camp, but with really decorative origami paper. Ah, memories. :)
Aug 16, 2007. 4:47 PMVery Keri says:
I'm making earrings to match!
Aug 7, 2007. 3:57 PMzecapataintuna says:
that's a pretty cool idea
maybe i'll try this out sometime =)

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