Cant wait to try this Sounds fun and also cheap craft for kids 

posted on 5/3/2012 12:19:26 AM

I learned to do this as a kid using old Christmas cards instead of throwing them away. We also used wrapping paper I think...

posted on 4/17/2012 2:07:43 AM

These are fun to make - so much variety in the finished items!

posted on 3/28/2012 10:33:00 AM

These will be a great raining day project or for the middle of summer when the kids are bored.

posted on 3/6/2012 9:44:54 PM

Um, how do you get the hole in the bead? Or does it just end up with a hole because the paper doesn't get wound tight enough in the middle?

posted on 3/6/2012 7:24:22 PM

I purchased many of these as gifts for friends while in Uganda for the past 4 summers. It's nice to make your own, but mine can't compare to the beautiful pieces of jewelry made by the hardworking women there! :)

posted on 3/4/2012 10:12:32 AM

Cool! I really like this idea! Goona have to try this! Maybe make some mother's day gifts for the Grandmas!

posted on 3/3/2012 8:23:47 PM

I am slow this morning how do you get the hole in the bead?

posted on 2/14/2012 11:21:15 AM

I hope this is okay to post. I found a link with pictures of how to cut the paper to get different shaped beads. I did this as a kid with magazines, and have done it more recently with lightweight patterned papers. washi paper makes gorgeous beads, and I usually put a water based laquer on them to make them nice & shiney. here's the link to the patterns: http://www.tappi.org/paperu/art_class/paperbeads.htm  

posted on 2/13/2012 11:19:06 AM

Great idea for teens!!! We will use and I will tell them the back story!

posted on 2/13/2012 12:08:21 AM

I also saw theNat Geo article. I must say I have taught my grandchildren many different crafts.Since my arthritis has been getting bad in my wrists and hands, thjis proves to be a very easy process to enjoy with grandkids from age 2 thru 11. It has brought back enjoyable time we spend together and we continue to be able to create handmade gifts for family and friends.

posted on 2/11/2012 9:12:14 PM

We did this with our Girl Scout troop.  We used shelac on finishing product.  It turned out really cute.

posted on 2/11/2012 8:45:29 PM

Sounds like fun!  Could someone please tell me what side I should start rolling up first - the base of the triangle or the pointed top of the triangle?

posted on 2/11/2012 12:09:45 PM

What a cool idea! This will be great to do with the grandchildren to let them make a necklace or bracelet for their mother.

posted on 2/11/2012 11:40:35 AM

I can't wait to try this with my Nieces! =) Thank you!!

posted on 2/11/2012 1:19:37 AM

Wow, what a great fun idea to try with my kids.  Thanks!

posted on 2/10/2012 10:39:27 PM

I uesd to make these when I was little...then I showed my daughters how to make them. One day I hope to show my grandchildren how to make them. So easy, and so pretty!

posted on 2/10/2012 10:19:21 PM

I got a bracelet made of the beads from my niece for my birthday! They look so rich, she picked great colors.

posted on 2/10/2012 6:31:49 PM

That's exactly what my Girl Scout troop is going to work on next week. It is in our workbook as a project to reduce, reuse and recycle and it would help towards their jewelry badge. I hope it's as easy as it sounds as I haven't tried making one yet. What a great use for old magazines and gift wrap! Thanks for the great suggestion.

posted on 2/10/2012 10:14:06 AM

Thanks for a fun craft idea. Never too early to start making Christmas gift.

posted on 2/9/2012 10:05:47 PM

I made one of these for my mother about 25 years ago. It was a craft project shown on one of those morning shows that had a craft segment everyday. She still has it and reminds me every once and a while. This is a really easy and cheap project to do. Try all kinds of different paper to get different effects and just have fun.   p.s. I used round elastic to make a necklace.

posted on 2/9/2012 8:13:15 PM

This sounds easy & fun. I wish there was a picture of a few so I could see what the finished product should look like! I'm a visual person :)

posted on 2/9/2012 7:24:43 PM

In the third grade our teacher taught us how to make paper bead necklaces. I also think we need to support more American endeavors; we have lots of needy people here that sell their wares...just to keep in mind. But it's great to  help others too!

posted on 2/9/2012 4:20:17 PM

Great Idea!!Easy for the kids also! THANKS!!!!

posted on 2/9/2012 2:03:19 PM

Thanks for the idea. 

posted on 2/9/2012 9:23:32 AM

too cool. will deifantely be tryong this with  my children. thanks

posted on 2/9/2012 9:23:18 AM

That sounds like a great cold & snowy day project to keep my girls outta trouble!!!  Thankx for the awesome idea  :)

posted on 2/9/2012 9:02:54 AM

I never heard about these necklaces, though I am curious and i imagine could make braceltes too.

posted on 2/9/2012 6:20:12 AM

Sounds messy, though a fun way to use some time.

posted on 2/9/2012 6:18:54 AM

Sounds like a great craft for me and the grandchildren to make.  Thanks for the info.

posted on 2/9/2012 6:10:01 AM

Great idea ! Will be trying this with my grandkids

posted on 2/8/2012 10:29:44 PM

I actually have one that I bought as a fund raiser. Love it

posted on 2/8/2012 10:18:37 PM

This is neat, I had never heard of these beads! I think my preschooler might enjoy helping me make them.

posted on 2/8/2012 8:47:47 PM

Oh yes,I've seen and heard of these. I,like this idea so much!!! This is great,as,I,buy numerous shapes,sizes,and colors of beads and sets of beads. My grandchildren and,I, like to make key chains,rings,ear rings,etc...we make them for others as well as ourselves. This is a wonderful way to spend,"Quality Time",as a family. I,will also let my daughter know so they can do this at parties,sleepovers,or just fun time!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! EXCELLENT TIP!!!

posted on 2/8/2012 7:06:23 PM

Wow that's so easy! I will be trying it out with my kids =)

posted on 2/8/2012 6:44:04 PM

We made this in art class when I was in school. We used coffee stirrer straws to wrap the beads and once they were done we dipped them in varnish to seal them tight and make them shiny.

posted on 2/8/2012 1:29:44 PM

This sounds like a great idea for my grandkids to make for Valentine's Day.  Plus, it appears to be easy and inexpensive!  Thanks for the tip. 

posted on 2/8/2012 12:31:18 PM

I Have To Agree With You!; Jane!  :) I Have Seen Them Online, So Far, Only! I Will Be Looking, Around Offline alot more, Now that I have a Much Better Scoop & Heads Up On Them!; From & Thanks Sooo Much!; To VOCALPOINT!!!<3<3<3 Love & xoxoxo Susan Cresskill, N.J. 07626~

posted on 2/8/2012 8:46:18 AM

hey - I think I know what you're talking about.  like the necklaces on beadsforlife.org, or the National Geographic store.  a friend of mine was wearing one, but I've just seen them online so far.  I guess I should look around more!

posted on 2/7/2012 4:51:53 PM