As regular visitors will have already guessed, I am keen on making paper beads - no really. I have made literally thousands of them, and I know how to use the word literally properly.
I like to experiment with different papers and shapes, which has left me with some oddities to try and use up, mainly the larger tube shaped beads.
I like to experiment with different papers and shapes, which has left me with some oddities to try and use up, mainly the larger tube shaped beads.
These on the left are an example. They are good for showing off patterned papers as they have a large surface area, however, not so easy to wear. I have made some into earrings, but was at a loss as to what else to do with them, their length makes them tricky.
Browsing Pinterest (go on, follow me, you know you want to) the other night I saw a pendant made from a piece of china crockery and an idea struck me. Single bead as a pendant, with extras of course.
Browsing Pinterest (go on, follow me, you know you want to) the other night I saw a pendant made from a piece of china crockery and an idea struck me. Single bead as a pendant, with extras of course.
A china pattern bead with chains and crystals. I sketched it out and then set to the next day. The bead sits just in the hollow where the collar bones meet. I liked it so much I immediately made another one, this time in a brighter colour.
I love this one, lime green and black is my current favourite colour combination.
Sadly this one used up what little silver chain I had so until I get some more there is just the two of them.
Sadly this one used up what little silver chain I had so until I get some more there is just the two of them.
I did have some scraps of other chain so I made a vertical tubular pendant; this one needs a chain necklace to hang from I think, the suede thonging just wouldn't suit it.
Then I thought that the single bead and suede combo would work for bracelets; these wouldn't need the chain which would probably get in the way and be a nuisance.
I wanted to try some paper rings, so I made a couple of really wide disc shaped beads, added buttons and attached to ring bases.
The ring on the left is more of a saucer shape, it is thinner at the edge than in the centre. The right hand ring is the same depth all the way along. They look quite substantial on but being made of paper they weigh next to nothing. They would work equally well as brooches.
Now I have an excuse to make even more beads :D
TTFN
Now I have an excuse to make even more beads :D
TTFN