Paper beads

Materials Needed:
Magazines
Gift Wrap
Scissors
Ruler
Waxed Paper
Craft Glue
Paint Brush
Toothpicks
Pencil

1. For each bead, cut out a triangular strip of paper that measures about 1 ¼” across the base and 10 ½” from the base to the tip (see reverse side for a visual and pattern).
2. Lay the strip of paper color-side down on a piece of waxed paper.
3. Coat the surface of the paper with glue using a paint brush (add water to glue if too thick).
4. Stick the base of the strip to the side of a toothpick.
5. Roll the paper, wrapping the paper repeatedly around the toothpick. Be careful not to roll the paper too tight so the toothpick can be removed later.
6. Coat the color-side of rolled paper with glue.
7. Gently remove the bead from the toothpick and place on waxed paper.
8. Once the glue dries, string the finished beads on leather, yarn, nylon cord, or string.