Paper Beads Project
Time: 1 Class Period
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Artstraws
Patterned Paper
Glue Stick
Yarn or Plastic Lace
Scissors (Decorative Scissors Optional)
Make your own paper beads using art straws and craft paper!
Steps
- Step 1Cut a sheet of patterned into triangles that are 11" long by 2" wide at the base.
- Step 2Cut the Artstraws into 2" long pieces.
- Step 3Glue the 2" end of the paper triangle onto the 2" Artstraw with the glue stick.
- Step 4Roll the paper all the way around the straw to make the bead.
- Step 5Glue the point of the paper onto the rest of the bead.
- Step 6Finish by stringing the beads onto yarn or plastic lace and double knot.
- Optional Tip 1Use wavy or jagged edged scissors to cut out the paper triangles for a more unique looking bead.
- Optional Tip 2Shorten or lengthen the width of the paper and straws for different sizes of beads.
- Optional Tip 3Varnish or lacquer the beads to make them more permanent.