Upcycled Paper Beads

by d1moonvalleymama in Craft > Art

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Upcycled Paper Beads

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i turned TRASH to TREASURE.

THESE BEADS ARE MADE FROM JUNK MAIL!

The Supply List

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old adverts

ruler

paper cutter. can be scissors. i have a rotary cutter that i use for paper only

glue stick

skewer

clear coat. brush on or spray

jewelry findings

Cut It Out

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use this cheat sheet i provide to cut out bead parts. (some are more than one part)

in this pic i have the parts seperated.

Trim and Wrap

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by trim, i mean trim the bead in black (or whatever color you like)

Use Clear Coat

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Dry

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i just laid the finished beads next to their name. you can see i made each one.or two or even three.

now you can use your findings to complete your jewelry.

Up Close

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pics of my completed 3 necklaces and 1 bracelet.

thanks for viewing.