CRAFTS FOR KIDS: BATIK BALI BEADS!

[@CozyHomezy]

What a lovely handcrafted bead! Thanks for sharing how to make Batik Bali beads

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

You're welcome! I'll be sure to share with Ahlony that you enjoyed our video!

[@annweitoish8856]

Thank the kids at camp and my grandchildren will love it!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Ann! OMG I am obsessed with making these! So much fun! I hope your Grandchildren will have as much fun making them as my Grandchildren!!

[@noeleengayjess8416]

Thank you for sharing. My granddaughter will love making the bracelets.

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

You're very welcome, Noeleen! I hope your Granddaughter loves making them as much as mine do!

[@ellabransfocombransfor8091]

I love you be bracelet and thank you so much for sharing and your Channel from your new friend Ella Branson and it is so wonderful to see older women helping young people make things and do things that reminds me of my grandma got I with her and I'll always remember those good times to help her make stuff:-). From Ella Bransford

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Ella! Thank you for reaching out & sharing! I positively LOVE working with children particularly those as special as Ahlony! She loves crafts & loves to learn! Hope you'll staying in touch!!

[@lavonneknifley112]

These are really pretty! Long time ago I made beads out of paper. Love this idea. I have a ton of scrap fabric, I know what I'm making next. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, LaVonne! Yes!! They are a LOT of fun & soooooo easy!! Hope you have a BLAST making them!!

[@msb84r]

Great demonstration!

[@msb84r]

This is Kathy.. not Mark !! Lol!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Kathy!! Thank you! I'll be sure to pass your comment on to Ahlony! She & her 2 sisters moved to Arizona last week. I hope to have her assist with another video over the holidays with that visit. She is such a sweetheart & a GREAT co-host!!

[@donnatrick5188]

I love this!! I have plenty of batik fabric!!! I’m going to get started on these for my three granddaughters!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

I hope you have a BLAST with them, Donna! Great memories!

[@sugarcitygyal9841]

Lovely

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Thank you!

[@1peytonplace703]

Great idea for our granddaughters. Need to get the supplies. Lora what size of the beads and are they available at Hobby Lobby. Thanks for the lesson Ahlony!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Thank you!! Size of beads are what you make them! No, they are not available at Hobby Lobby because you will be making them yourself! However, you CAN purchase the Mod Podge & Elastic Cord at Hobby Lobby. If you're interested we sell "Batik Scrap Bags" for your bead projects! Each bag has over 8 unique batik fabrics and enough to complete 12-15 bracelets! Thank you for reaching out!!

[@JazzyGems111]

Wonderful! Great project to do with kids. Does the mod podge stick to the paper towel when drying? Just thinking maybe waxed paper would work. Your thoughts?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Helllllo! Thank you for reaching out! YES, waxed paper works! You will find though that the paper towel helps to absorb the excess modge podge initially! And then you can move them to the waxed paper to dry. :) Rather than use our fingers, we use the chop stick to pick them up & move. When they are wet, they are easily flattened especially with little fingers. The chop stick helps so much!! Have FUN! I personally LOVE making these beads!

[@craftjunkie-gq2rb]

Lora, I have been watching your channel and learing how to make rag rugs...my problem? My pup chewed thru a small piece leaving about a 2 inch gaping hole! How can I repair it? I'm afraid it is going to unravel on me...please help!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Ohhh I'm so sad for you!! I've been asked this so many times and to be honest I don't have an easy answer for you. IF you are able to find the 2 ends and there is no fabric loss at that point, you might be able to "needle & thread" a repair. If, on the other hand, there is a lot of fabric loss, you might be able to "needle & thread" a replacement(s) fabric piece(s) and weave it around the existing stitches, binding the area together. It may not look perfect but you might be able to preserve the beauty of the original rug without too much compromise? Good Luck to you! Your post makes my heart sad! But it doesn't surprise me either. Our pets LOVE these rugs!!