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Thứ Tư, 29 tháng 5, 2019

Teach Kids How To Make Paper Beads

By Matthew Cook


Paper beading is not something that grownups were taught at summer camp but a way to repurpose old items around the house. Those who enjoy thrift store shopping will find that some awesome designs can come from handmade projects. The good news is that learning how to make paper beads is a lot faster now with electronic machines that allow the user to create tens of these in the same time it takes to create one by hand.

The cost for these machines is pretty inexpensive, even though some who are handy with tools say they can make their own. Some crafters like to have both types of bead rollers at their disposal. They may have a larger electric paper bead maker at home and a portable tool to take with them on long trips.

These days, recycled clothes do not have to look like something that came out of a trash bin or made by someone who hates to sew. There are even ways to create new clothing, toys, or decorative items that look as if they belong in a fancy store. Paper beading is one of the most popular ways to create functional crafts for the home or as gifts.

While some may wonder how these may be used outside of jewelry making, there are many projects for crafters any level. Long or wide ones can be glued together to make a coaster or create a decorative picture frame. There are also some retro home decor projects like indoor beaded curtains or holders that can organize writing utensils or other stationery.

Some of the simpler projects to start with would be jewelry. Bracelets can be made in a matter of minutes with a foot or so of string elastic. Just grab any kind of unused paper around the house and follow directions on the package. If there is a thrift shop nearby, sometimes unbreakable objects can look nice when used with an appropriate glue or adhesive.

Decoupage is a great way to create patterns or texture. It can be used with wrapping paper, cardstock, newspaper, and many others. The method entails covering the strips with a solution that makes it more pliable and can wrap around any object with minimal details in the surface. Vases are perfect for practicing this method because of the smooth texture.

Metallic foil, iridescent paint or ultra high gloss coat paint can also give beads that high fashion look without the crazy price tag. Those with an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity may want to scope out crafting blogs and sites and create something that is not easy to find. Believe it or not, some people can make some nice change selling beads and patterns from the comfort of home or online.

A lot of craft hobbyists say that next to basic yarn arts, this is one of the more relaxing crafts to take part in. There are not a lot of steps to follow and even machine rollers are fairly easy to use. For a lot of people, this is a quiet way to pass the time.




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