Lowri McNabb has kindly shared her amazing idea for using Echo Park patterned papers to create jewelry. Please read through her post on how you can create your own version. And be sure to visit her blog for many additional, creative ideas!
Hi Everyone – Lowri here to share an ideas for using the So Happy Together Collection to create some gorgeous paper beads.
This collection had some really wonderful color combinations, making it perfect for a fun summer project for you and/or the kids.
First, using a sharp knife or scissors, cut your paper to the shapes shown below. I like to cut an 11.5" template from an old cereal box and then draw multiple images by tracing onto scrapbook paper lightly with a pencil. Then use a knife or scissors to cut out (your kids may be able to do this depending on age, but you DO need to be reasonably accurate).
Continue reading Lowri's fun instructions!
Keep on rolling using the occasional spot of glue until you reach the end, and you are done! You can see several examples of each bead below. You don't have to worry at all about them all looking identical. They won't!
I then gave my beads coat of Glossy Mod Podge for extra shine and protection, but even without that the beads are pretty solid. Remember they ARE paper though and won't really tolerate getting wet!
You can then thread them onto string or elastic. They look really great with some plain acrylic beads separating them, especially in these bright colors.
You can see more detailed pictures of my tutorial and lots more pictures of the beads using Paradise Beach Collection on my blog here.
If you have any questions about this tutorial, please post a comment in the comments section below.
- Lowri
We love this idea! Just by using different papers from a variety of Echo Park Paper collections you change the look and feel of your bracelet or necklace. Keep watching for additional ideas from our amazing design team!
Beautiful paper bead work...such amazing creativity :)
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This is amazing. What beautiful work. So fun and creative. LOVE this project!
Posted by: Izzy Anderson | 07/26/2012 at 05:38 AM
Wow!! I love these. This collection makes the most beautiful beads. Stunning Lowri!! Thanks for the great instructions on creating different bead looks... I have only seen the first one before--- gonna have to make these with my dd!!
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Does everyone have a favourite piece of fabric or paper which they have kept for years "just in case"? Well mine was a piece of Japanese garden paper; no more paper,but a bunch of shiny beads a la Lowri instead! True,they are slightly crooked, but I love them to bits.
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