Paper Bead Making 101

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These instructions are for making beads from any type of paper. The basic techniques are the same no matter what paper you use or what the designs are on the paper that you use.

Materials

You will need some basic materials to make your beads. This is where you can be very creative and experiment with different papers, cutting methods and finishes.

Papers

You can use any type of paper you can imagine.

Printer Setup

How to set up your printer for printing bead sheets.

Glues & Finishes

On this page you will find out what glues and finishes can be used for protecting the beads.

Bead Making Tools

You will need a number of tools to make the beads and the following pages explain the tools and how to use them.

Cut the Bead Sheets

The best ways is to cut them either with a rotary cutter & mat or scissors.

Roll the Beads

There are various methods to roll the beads, this page explains how.

How to Make A Round Paper Bead

Drying Your Glazed Beads

This page explains the various ways to dry your glazed beads and how I actually dry them.

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