How To Make Paper Beads | Beginner Level | Extended Version 

They are so addictive aren't they? I started making them about 7 years ago or so. I plan to be making more videos during the spring and summer months. I like to experiment with my own designs and designing papers to roll beads using mixed media and such. I thought about doing some beads to inspire others to make their own creative papers.

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Try wearing a arthritic glove while rolling your beads. They have the finger and thumb tips cut out so you can still craft, but give support to your hand at the same time. I wear one when I crochet. It helps a lot. You can find them on Amazon. Also, if you are having pain, take breaks often. If you're having pain, your body is letting you know you need to rest.

I will be starting a new RU-vid Channel in Jan specifically for paper beading and paper arts seperate from this channel. Stay tuned for more info.

You're welcome! I know, once you start making them paper arts takes on a whole new meaning.

They are definitely addictive and fun to make. Enjoy!🥰

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I'm glad you found my tutorial helpful. Enjoy your new paper bead adventure! They are so addictive!

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Zoe, thank you so much for your kind reply! You are most welcome and I am so glad you have found this tutorial helpful! You are appreciated! Good day to you! ❤️

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I hear ya! I love to craft with all kinds of stuff. I have to keep my brain and hands busy. Ni idle hands here. Lol

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Awwww... Thank you for your kind words! I have a lot of paper bead designs planned before the year is up. Also, don't know if you would be interested, but I recently did a video on spindle spinning paper to make paper beads and paper craft projects. I will be doing some videos of paper beads made from different types of spun papers. If your interested the link is below: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WJJiFcog24c.html I'm also going to be uploading some videos in the near future of some techniques I used with paper beads from paper bead pins on my Pinterest page. pin.it/4AUIywo

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Thank you! Stay tuned there will be more paper bead videos to come soon!

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You're very welcome. I like it much better than Vasoline. Vaseline has a stickiness about it where the wooden toothpicks just soak the coconut oil up.

They last so much longer than floral foam and are cheaper for as many as you can make out of one noodle.

If you have any questions let me know. Enjoy!

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Yes, wrapping paper is another great alternative for bead making. Great time of the year to collect used wrapping paper for future beads, too! 😊

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Yes, they do. So many options to make your own.

Thank you! I honestly do not remember as it was paper from something I do not have anymore.

Awesome! 🙂 Paper Beads can be made with so many types of paper!

I bought them on sale half price several years ago at Hobby Lobby.

I really didn't measure how much coconut I used. What I did do was dump a whole box of rounded toothpicks in container with a fitted lid and if I were to guess maybe start with a teaspoon amount of pure coconut oil and coat them all with your hands moving them around and back and forth. I left my cover off for a day or 2 and went back a few times a day to make sure all the tooth picks were good and covered moving them around. If they need more coconut oil, add more, but I didn't need to. If they seem to have too much coconut oil, add more toothpicks. After a couple of days, I put the lid on and left them. Store them in a cool, dry place. I have some I coated years ago and still use them. I haven't had to add any more oil, either. They will eventually absorb all the oil and last for a long time. Don't put them in the refrigerator. If you do the coconut oil, you will go back to solid form again.A shelf where it's cool at room temperature will work just fine.

Also, if you want to add essential oils, you can. If you do decide to add essential oils, I would put your coconut oil in a bowl and add the oil(s) you desire and then mix completely with a spoon before adding to your toothpicks. This way, the oil(s) will be evenly distributed.

It is really personal preference and can depend on a lot of factors. It can depend on what type of paper you prefer working with or what type of jewelry you intend to make. Do you enjoy making smaller beads or larger beads? Do you enjoy working with thinner or thicker paper? Do you need to make Focal beads with larger holes. Are you going to use wire to string your beads or leather cord? Do you prefer layering paper to make larger beads, but prefer a smaller holed bead? Do you prefer less layers of paper but a larger holed bead? Some papers like cardboard are harder to roll on smaller diameter rollers, where as in contrast a smaller diameter roller works better with thin paper such as from magazines. So, really depends on what you intend to make your beads with and for.

Yes, you can use paint samples. They make very nice beads too.

Thank you! Yes, I sure do. I have been planning to get more back into paper arts and paper bead designing, but I have had health battles that have thwarted my plans. I do hope that in the near future, I can get back to the tutorial ideas I want to do. I absolutely love and enjoy paper arts!

Great advice! There are many ways to utilize avaliable resources to make crafting tools. There is nothing wrong with making your own. I have made many things to craft with instead of buying.

I answered you questions in your other post.

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Stitch markers are used in knitting and crochet to mark a certain place while working a pattern.

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There is a seperate video for The advanced Glazing process. You can find it at the following link. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7WOa7SGbWjM.html

If you want your beads to be smooth, you can file them with sandpaper or a fingernail file. I have done this, and it won't remove all the ridges, but it will be less noticeable. If you want your beads to be particular colors, you have a few options. You can use solid colored paper, paint with acrylic craft paint, watercolor paint, or color your paper strips you are going to roll with colored markers.