Introduction: Recycled Tyvec Beads
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Use recycled Tyvek envelopes to make beautiful metallic beads!
Step 1: Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!
Step 2: You'll Need
Tyvek envelopes (Fed ex and USP use them)
Heat gun (or very hot hair dryer)
Wood skewers
Beads
Wire
DecoArt Dazzling Metallics
Wire cutters
Scissors
Straight pins
Paintbrush
Step 3: Paint and Cut
Cut your envelopes in 6" wide pieces
Paint them with several different colors of DecoArt Dazzling Metallic paints
Cut them in long triangles that are about 1" - 2" at the base
Step 4: Wrap and Heat
Roll them around a wood skewer and pin in place
Heat them until they start to melt
Cut 6" wire pieces with wire cutters
Add beads and wrap around the Tyvek beads
*Make sure to bend in the sharp ends