Recycled Paper Beads

How do I polish (make them glossy) these beads?

Can I use any paper?

What type of paints work best?

Can I use a bead roller for uniformity?

My 11 yr. old daughter is driving me nuts to make these but I cant
seem to find any really good info on how to make them look good. The
process seems simple enough. Boil Paper, drain, add glue, shape, dry,
paint, polish.

Any suggestions? Tips? Advice?

Thanks In Advance!

I don't think you can polish paper beads the same way you'd polish metal beads.... tumbling in
polishing medium.
I've never made paper beads, and I don't know much about the process, but I'd put a clear acrylic
coat or sealant coat on them to make them shiny after you've painted them. Oh, and don't forget
about the holes when you are making the beads. Gotta have holes to string them.

Sterling



"Noj" wrote in message
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How do I polish (make them glossy) these beads?

Can I use any paper?

What type of paints work best?

Can I use a bead roller for uniformity?

My 11 yr. old daughter is driving me nuts to make these but I cant
seem to find any really good info on how to make them look good. The
process seems simple enough. Boil Paper, drain, add glue, shape, dry,
paint, polish.

Any suggestions? Tips? Advice?

Thanks In Advance!

try google
http://www.google.com/search?q=recyc...006-01,DELD:en


"Noj" wrote in message
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How do I polish (make them glossy) these beads?

Can I use any paper?

What type of paints work best?

Can I use a bead roller for uniformity?

My 11 yr. old daughter is driving me nuts to make these but I cant
seem to find any really good info on how to make them look good. The
process seems simple enough. Boil Paper, drain, add glue, shape, dry,
paint, polish.

Any suggestions? Tips? Advice?

Thanks In Advance!

On Sep 8, 8:28*am, Noj wrote:
How do I polish (make them glossy) these beads?

Can I use any paper?

What type of paints work best?

Can I use a bead roller for uniformity?

My 11 yr. old daughter is driving me nuts to make these but I cant
seem to find any really good info on how to make them look good. The
process seems simple enough. Boil Paper, drain, add glue, shape, dry,
paint, polish.

Any suggestions? Tips? Advice?

Thanks In Advance!

Here is an very nice tutorial which has been very generously shared.
These paper beads are incredibly beautiful. http://www.stampersmall.com/classes/paper_beads.asp

When my daughter was young, we used to roll them on a toothpick. I
dont remember all the details, but if required gluing. We also did a
project in Brownies using contact paper....yuck. I don't recommend
that method...lol.

Libby

My daughter and I made them once too. We cut long, triangular strips and
rolled them on to a toothpick. I can't remember if the strips were wet or
dry when we rolled them. I think then we painted them with a mixture of
elmer's glue and water, like paper mache. It was easy and fun, and if you
use the glossy ads or magazine pages, they come out quite colorful.

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"Libby" wrote in message
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On Sep 8, 8:28 am, Noj wrote:
How do I polish (make them glossy) these beads?

Can I use any paper?

What type of paints work best?

Can I use a bead roller for uniformity?

My 11 yr. old daughter is driving me nuts to make these but I cant
seem to find any really good info on how to make them look good. The
process seems simple enough. Boil Paper, drain, add glue, shape, dry,
paint, polish.

Any suggestions? Tips? Advice?

Thanks In Advance!

Here is an very nice tutorial which has been very generously shared.
These paper beads are incredibly beautiful.
http://www.stampersmall.com/classes/paper_beads.asp

When my daughter was young, we used to roll them on a toothpick. I
dont remember all the details, but if required gluing. We also did a
project in Brownies using contact paper....yuck. I don't recommend
that method...lol.

Libby

I was a Girl Scout leader for 15 years with very active troops.
You can find almost any instructions for everything a Girl Scout would do on
some council's page.
I found this one that might help.
http://guidezone.e-guiding.com/kdpaperb.htm
Good Luck,
BTW... DH is making jewelery, mostly beaded earrings and needs any advice
you may have for selling them.
Thank you for any help.


"mrbonaparte" wrote in message
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try google
http://www.google.com/search?q=recyc...006-01,DELD:en


"Noj" wrote in message
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How do I polish (make them glossy) these beads?

Can I use any paper?

What type of paints work best?

Can I use a bead roller for uniformity?

My 11 yr. old daughter is driving me nuts to make these but I cant
seem to find any really good info on how to make them look good. The
process seems simple enough. Boil Paper, drain, add glue, shape, dry,
paint, polish.

Any suggestions? Tips? Advice?

Thanks In Advance!