How to Make Paper Beads Tutorial With Free Template

1. Save the PDF Template

   Save the PDF template by right-clicking the image and then saving the file to your computer. Print onto your desired paper.

2. Stamp and Decorate the Paper

   Stamp and decorate the unprinted side of the paper, so the printed lines will not show. A rubber stamp with a detailed and intricate design will work well. Repeatedly stamp the rubber stamp over the page to build up a dense design. Cut the bead shapes from the paper.
   

   Tip

   Ink the edges of the paper. This will emphasize the design of the bead and give a more "finished" effect.

3. Roll the Paper

   Glue the back of the paper and carefully roll the bead. We used a thin knitting needle to roll the bead around, as this helps to give a consistent result. Cocktail sticks or other thin and round implements would work equally well.

4. Seal the Paper Beads and Finish

   Make sure the end of the paper is firmly attached, adding an extra dab of glue if required. Leave the beads to one side to dry. Once dry, add any other finishing touches such as stick-on jewels or other embellishments.

   Tip

   You can seal your paper beads with a coat of diluted PVA glue. This adds strength and gives the paper beads a slight gloss. They could also be finished with a coat of clear varnish, embossed with embossing powders or even coated in resin. Other ideas for sealing the finished beads include coating the beads in melted ultra thick embossing enamel (UTEE) or adding a coat of nail varnish.

Paper Bead Projects

• Paper Bead and Glass Bead Necklace: Make a few paper beads and intersperse them with glass beads to make a striking necklace.
• Halloween Paper Bead Earrings: These earrings can be adapted for any occasion.
• Paper Bead Ornament: Make a large paper bead and use this to hang ornaments from or as a decoration in its own right. You could also make a few and string them together to create an unusual garland.