How to Make Necklaces Out of Paper

Making a necklace out of paper offers a chance to recycle and be creative at the same time. Paper necklace making is a child-friendly craft. Adult supervision is advised when using scissors. Recycle old magazines, fliers, wallpaper scraps and newspapers to make paper beads for the necklace. Paper beads can be used to create matching earrings and bracelets.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old magazines, wallpaper or newspaper
• Glue
• Straw
• Jewelry wire, yarn or necklace chain
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Ruler

1. Gather your choice of paper for necklace making.

2. Lay the paper flat. Draw triangles that are 1 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches long. These will become your beads. Cut different size triangles to alternate the bead style, if desired.

3. Cut the triangle shapes from the paper. Twenty-five beads are required to complete a full necklace.

4. Spread glue on one side of a paper triangle.

5. Place a straw on the glue side of the triangle shape. Use the straw to roll the triangle into a bead shape.

6. Remove the straw quickly and repeat the process for each paper bead.

7. Dry the beads at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.

8. Thread the beads onto jewelry wire, pre-cut yarn or standard jewelry chain. Knot or clasp the ends together to secure the necklace. A jewelry findings kit includes wire, clasps and directions for attachment.

Resources

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