Paper bead making tutorials

Hello Hambly, this is Kirsty. For today’s tutorial, I’ve combined a handful of Hambly papers with a simple stringing tip to make some easy-to-wear jewelry pieces. They’re perfect to give as gifts, or – of course – to keep and...

Brandie posted a question in the Paper Bead Fanatics Facebook group about how to make her bead cores lay flatter on the surface of the bead. Here are two opt...

Glossy Paper Beads: Create these beautiful glossy beads from paper. Yes, that's right . . . paper. They look like expensive glass Pandora beads but they are actually made of paper. Making paper beads is fun and a great way to recycle junk mail, newspapers or magazines…

Step-by-step tutorials about how to make custom paper beads and paper bead jewelry of all kinds!

Glazing and Drying Paper Beads: Hi, Recently I have fallen in love with paper bead making. There is always a lot of flyers, brightly coloured newspaper pages and glossy magazines lying around. While browsing for DIY jewellery ideas on Pinterest I chanced upon paper beads. I got …

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How to Make a Euro Style Paper Bead: I just love the look of the smooth rounded beads you find on expensive charm bracelets. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to make your own version of those beautiful beads from paper.

Beads can be used for various types of artworks or crafts, so did the paper beads. Have you ever thought of making bracelet, necklace, beaded curtain or other crafts from paper beads? You might think that the paper beads are not durable.Yes, it is not so durable if you compare them with the wooden beads, stone beads, or plastic beads. Anyway, you can make the paper bead more sturdier by adding some paint or polish over the surface. You'd be surprised that some strips of rolled-up paper can…

There are several methods for making glitter paper beads, and I’ve covered several of them. However, this is the first time I’ve tried to make glitter glaze! It’s quite simple and you can use it to add shimmer to any style or color of paper beads. If you want that “encrusted” look for your glitter [...]

Paper beads are fun and easy to make. They're the perfect project for kids or older people alike. The best part is that paper beads are extremely affordable to make and they can even be a great craft for recycling! These simple DIY paper beads are a great project.