How to Make a Decoupage Bead
When you make a handmade beaded necklace, solidly-colored beads purchased from a craft store can sometimes appear plain and drab. One solution is to make beads yourself using basic craft supplies and decoupage techniques that will make the beads whimsical and festive. Using decoupage also enables you to use any decorative paper or magazine as a base for the beads. Everything you need in order to make decoupage beads can be bought from an arts and crafts supply store.
Instructions
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Place a small bowl onto a table, and pour 1/2 cup of white craft glue into the bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of water into the bowl. Stir the mixture with a spoon for one minute to combine the mixture completely.
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Cut out pictures from magazines using scissors that you want to apply onto the beads. Cut the pictures into pieces that are approximately 1/4-inch wide, 1/4-inch long.
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Paint the outside of a wooden bead with a layer of the diluted craft glue using a paintbrush.
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Place small cut out pictures over the glued surface of the bead, then paint on a second layer over the pictures.
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Sprinkle clear glitter over the bead, then allow the glue to air dry for at least two hours. Repeat to create as many decoupage beads as you need for your project.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep sharp scissors out of the reach of children.
References
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