Make Modern Paper Beads from Security Envelopes
16 January 2009
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by heather
Laupre posted instructions to make these amazing paper beads using the printed insides of security envelopes. I love this modern twist on a traditional craft. The security patterns (found inside any of the envelopes your bills are mailed in) look vaguely Japanese, I think! I love reuses of things that would normally be thrown away, and this project does it with great style!
Project Estimate:
- Recycled envelopes, free
- Glue, on hand
- Paintbrush, on hand
Total cost: FREE!
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I very much want to try paper beads. I’ve been hoarding interesting scraps for months now!
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Very cool. I made something similar in elementary school with magazines! I think doing this with some fancy origami paper would be really pretty.
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