Paper Bracelet

Create a bracelet using rolled paper beads.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut twenty to twenty-five 1”X 3-1/2” strips of double-sided paper. Hold a pencil at one end of the paper strip. Tightly roll the paper around the pencil.

   

2. Step 2

   Apply liquid adhesive to the end of the paper strip.

   

3. TIP:
   Use a piece of scrap cardstock to distribute the adhesive in a thin layer.
   

   

4. Step 3

   Hold the rolled bead in place until the adhesive starts to become tacky.

   

5. Step 4

   Roll 20-25 beads. Allow them to dry thoroughly.

   

6. Step 5

   Center a bead on a 3-yard length of elastic thread.

   

7. Step 6

   Place a second bead near the first. Thread the end of the right-hand thread through the right side of the bead. Thread the end of the left-hand thread through the left side of the bead.

   

8. Pull the thread ends until the beads are nested together.

   

9. Step 7

   Add more beads in the same manner.

   

10. Step 8

    Measure around your wrist and continue to add more beads until the desired length is reached.

    

11. Step 9

    Fold the top half of the bracelet down. Thread the right-hand thread through the right side of the first bead. Pull taut and tie a knot near the left side of the bead. Trim the ends and adjust the cord to hide the knot.

    

12. Step 10

    For the box bottom, cut a 5-1/4” x 8” piece of cardstock. Score at 1” and 2” on all four sides.
    For the box top, cut a 3-3/8” x 6-1/8” piece of double-sided paper. Score at 1/2” and 1” on all sides.
    
    Locate the four squares in the corner. Cut away the three outer squares and cut remaining square on two sides to form tabs. Trim small slivers from the edge of the tabs. Fold on all score lines.
    

    

13. On the side that will be the outside, apply adhesive to the small tabs. One the side that will be the inside, apply adhesive to the outermost tabs. Assemble the box. Decorate as desired.
    

    

14. Step 11

    Complete the project.

    

Video!

Variations

1. For a bracelet that is smaller around, use a quilling needle or piercing tool as a form. Cut the paper strips to 1/2" x 3 1/2" - you will need at least 32 beads. String the beads following the instructions above.

   

Your Turn

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