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Make a Bracelet from Paper

Let’s make a beautiful bracelet you will love from paper.

You can create beads from all kinds of paper and turn them into beautiful jewelry. This bracelet was made using a free printable on regular copy paper, but the technique works with any paper you choose. The process is the same—only the look will change!

Materials I used:

printed copy paper
white glue
magnetic clasp
dowel
sharpie marker
cord
Diamond Glaze
Cricut Maker
strong permanent adhesive
scissors

You can grab the free SVG file and printable in the zipped file here: [support files]

To purchase the same magnetic clasps, they are available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45Bb6CC

Using the free SVG file linked above will create two different-sized beads when rolled. If you prefer all your beads to be the same size, simply print and cut two sheets of the same size design instead of one.

I chose for my beads to be shiny so I used two coats of Diamond Glaze. There are a variety of different materials you can use to coat your paper beads. Here are some suggestions:

Mod Podge
varnish
UV resin
clear nail polish
acrylic spray
gel medium
white glue + water

If you would like a free PDF Paper Bead Coating chart with comparisons you can download it here: [chart]

Video Tutorial:

Let’s Make a Bracelet for Spring

with Gwen Studios

Spring is almost here and adding a new accessory to your wardrobe is a great way to update without spending much time or money. I added beads to a fluted ribbon technique. Using Gwen Studios’ pink satin ribbon, I made this lovely bracelet to update my spring wardrobe.

This project was created for Gwen Studios. You can find all the design team projects listed on the Designer Crafts Connection website. Gwen Studios products can be found at Walmart and Michaels.

To make the bracelet I am using a satin ribbon, a pencil, small beads, a sewing needle, thread, scissors, and hardware for jewelry making.

I began by making marks on the ribbon with a pencil. Using a small scrap of ribbon, I marked the width of the ribbon shown in the first photo above. Then I marked the center of the ribbon between those markings. I did not cut any ribbon off the roll, I will do that at the end once I have the length I need.

To understand the sewing process, it is best explained by showing you. Please refer to the video below.

Video Tutorial:

Once I had the length needed for the bracelet, I finished the ends off with jewelry hardware.

While this technique makes for a lovely bracelet, you could also use the ribbon for other crafts or as a trim to a sewing project.

Making a Ribbon and Pearl Bracelet

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with Gwen Studios

Making this elegant pearl and ribbon bracelet is easy. There are only a few tricks that make stringing the bracelet effortless that I will share in the video tutorial. You can make the bracelet in any color you desire. Wouldn’t this be beautiful for a wedding, prom, baptism, or any special occasion?

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The materials needed are basic. A pair of scissors, ribbon from Gwen Studios, pearl beads, thread, and a needle. I also used a lighter to finish off the ends of the ribbon. For the ribbon ends you could use a lighter or fray check to seal them if you want.

This project was created for Gwen Studios. You can find all the design team projects listed on the Designer Crafts Connection website. Gwen Studios products can be found at Walmart and Michaels.

To begin, leave a tail of the ribbon about 6 – 8 inches long. Using double thread, you want to sew through the center of the ribbon and then add a bead. Circle the ribbon halfway around the bead and sew through the ribbon. Continue this process until you reach the desired length.

Once you have the length needed, go back through the entire bracelet with your needle and thread.

Video Tutorial:

Here is what the bracelet looks like while wearing it. It’s very feminine, isn’t it?