Making your own jewelry is really great, and your whole family will enjoy in this interesting activity. Once you start with it, you will probably realize it is highly addictive, and it doesn't require special investments. And, you are free to use all types of materials. Being creative has many good qualities, and can even be therapeutic. Not to mention the fact that you can make really great things.
So, in designing beautiful home made jewelry, all types of materials may be used. For example, clay. Or glass. In this case, everything is even simpler, because for these beautiful paper beads, all you really need you probably already have in your home, and the whole process is extraordinarily simple and easy. Here are some starting tips, the rest is up to you.
Once you find the material you want to use, you will also need a pair of scissors, maybe a craft knife, varnish, glue, soft brushes for applying glue and varnish, ruler and, of course, some type of a mat you will cut on. As a rolling base, you may use knitting needles, bamboo sticks, or even special sticks designed especially for this purpose, it's up to you.
The basic principle is to cut one long triangle and roll it around the stick. The base of the triangle will be the width of your finished bead, and the longer the triangle is, the thicker your bead will be. Experiment with different lengths first, to get the idea. Once you choose the proper shape, start with your work.
Apply glue only on the inner side of the triangle, on the whole length or only on a few places. Thickly roll the triangle on the stick. Always put more glue on the end, to make sure the bead will stay firm. The type of glue is also up to you. Some materials work best with different types of glue, and paper napkins can be glued with the mixture of flour and water only.
Once you learn this basic shape, you may start experimenting with different shapes and lengths. For example, it is interesting to use two triangles, just partly overlapping, and roll them together. Or to use different types of materials together, in different colors. In any case, once the bead is done, leave it to dry before applying chosen varnish on it.
Using recycled paper bags is something you just shouldn't miss. These vintage looking beads are especially attractive. There are no limits, you could also use wallpapers, decorative packages, grocery bags, whatever you like. In fact, there are a few types of special Chinese papers designed for this, such as Chiyogami and Washi.
Of course, you could be even more creative, and design your own material. For example, you could use water colors or nail polish or anything you can think of. Just remember you should apply color only on outer edges of your triangle, because only those parts will be finally visible. You could also use colorful napkins, and, in this case, get really amazing designs simply and easily. In any case, you will certainly enjoy in this lovely activity.
So, in designing beautiful home made jewelry, all types of materials may be used. For example, clay. Or glass. In this case, everything is even simpler, because for these beautiful paper beads, all you really need you probably already have in your home, and the whole process is extraordinarily simple and easy. Here are some starting tips, the rest is up to you.
Once you find the material you want to use, you will also need a pair of scissors, maybe a craft knife, varnish, glue, soft brushes for applying glue and varnish, ruler and, of course, some type of a mat you will cut on. As a rolling base, you may use knitting needles, bamboo sticks, or even special sticks designed especially for this purpose, it's up to you.
The basic principle is to cut one long triangle and roll it around the stick. The base of the triangle will be the width of your finished bead, and the longer the triangle is, the thicker your bead will be. Experiment with different lengths first, to get the idea. Once you choose the proper shape, start with your work.
Apply glue only on the inner side of the triangle, on the whole length or only on a few places. Thickly roll the triangle on the stick. Always put more glue on the end, to make sure the bead will stay firm. The type of glue is also up to you. Some materials work best with different types of glue, and paper napkins can be glued with the mixture of flour and water only.
Once you learn this basic shape, you may start experimenting with different shapes and lengths. For example, it is interesting to use two triangles, just partly overlapping, and roll them together. Or to use different types of materials together, in different colors. In any case, once the bead is done, leave it to dry before applying chosen varnish on it.
Using recycled paper bags is something you just shouldn't miss. These vintage looking beads are especially attractive. There are no limits, you could also use wallpapers, decorative packages, grocery bags, whatever you like. In fact, there are a few types of special Chinese papers designed for this, such as Chiyogami and Washi.
Of course, you could be even more creative, and design your own material. For example, you could use water colors or nail polish or anything you can think of. Just remember you should apply color only on outer edges of your triangle, because only those parts will be finally visible. You could also use colorful napkins, and, in this case, get really amazing designs simply and easily. In any case, you will certainly enjoy in this lovely activity.
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