Fine Art by Helen Kirch - Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Paper Beads - Necklaces $15, Bracelets $5

You can make them yourself - it's easy! Follow my simple steps below...

Step 1a		Select a colorful page from any magazine. Begin cutting triangle shaped strips, about 1/2" at the widest end, or a little longer if you want bigger beads...
Step 1b		... like this.
Step 2		Paint the inside of the paper strip (not the colorful side) with modge podge.
Step 3		Beginning at the widest part of the strip, use a toothpick to "roll" the paper strip around. Squared toothpicks work best.
Step 4		Completely roll up the paper strip until it resembles a bead. Remove it from the toothpick and set it aside to dry (about 5 minutes).
Step 5		When dried, use elastic (stretch) cord to string your beads. I like to use silver or gold cord, depending on the colors I'm working with.
Step 6		You can purchase plastic or metallic accent beads to string in-between your paper beads.
Step 7		Adding accent beads makes a lovely effect!