DIY retractable paper bead roller, that actually works

DIY retractable paper bead roller, using a koki or sharpie marker and a split pin. It's as easy as that, and promises to be so much of fun. At the cost of this, you can afford to make one for all your kids and teach them a new craft as well.
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[@PENFOLD1962]

Put BICARBONATE OF SODA (used in baking) into the barrel then pour SUPER GLUE onto the BICARBONATE OF SODA until it's wet. It goes harder and stronger than glass in seconds. But firstly make sure the split pin is in the barrel and positioned correctly. You can thank me later lol. Take care👍😷👍

[@SannieCreates]

What an awesome tip. Thanks so much for sharing. I will definitely give it a try

[@jenburke4406]

It also gets super hot can cause severe burns so be careful and also use a heat resistant work space

[@claramaldonado94]

That's a great idea 🎉. I will hunt for markers. Thank you.

[@Mizowi75]

I'm going to give that a try also. You must be a chemist! LOL

[@lzrd8460]

Excellent idea! 👍🏼👏👏👏👏

[@lzrd8460]

Just a tip for when you make beads from cereal boxes or cookie boxes- after you cut the strip, take your bead roller and run it along the length of your strip to ‘break-up’ or soften the cardboard. It really helps to soften the paper and makes a nicer bead.

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you, will definitely try that

[@anniechapman3912]

In the US the split pin is called a "Cotter Pin". Great video! Thank you!! ❤💜❤💜

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you

[@janice1131]

Thank you! I’ve been trying to remember the name of that pin

[@lzrd8460]

Sooooo clever! I prefer the open ended cotter pins to the type you are using and I have made many bead rollers using it with old pens & markers. Never did I think to push the pin through the top of the marker! Genius. Thank you for sharing, even though I’m watching this two years later! ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@SannieCreates]

Great idea!

[@laurabarber6697]

😂😂😂I stoped at 12:29 - about you keeping dead pens! I just looked in the drawer at my collection! You are not alone!💝😇💝

[@stephanieortiz1377]

Here they're called Cutter Pins......loved your video!

[@alemapretsof]

Sannie, I admire how your mind works! And it is apparently always working. Thank you for sharing cost effective ways to do our arts and crafts.

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonfowler9971]

I made mine tonight I poured wood glue in the pen portion and placed the cotter pin inside top portion and love it that you fits in hand great and the bead comes out lovely. Used 3 pieces of paper I copied from grandson child reader ! Thank you! ❤

[@SannieCreates]

That is fantastic. It will last for years and provide many hours of fun. Enjoy

[@sharonfowler9971]

Thanks to you I'll be able to keep track of it too! Love how you stored yours! Take care and many blessings to you and family and friends!!

[@joycegronenthal2560]

Where do you find a cotter pin? What is that. TIA

[@karenmorris1214]

I have just discovered how these beads are made and excited to start! Converting the marker barrel is fantatic. Yes, a game changer indeed!

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks so much.

[@KH-mn8cz]

Great idea! another way to make a grip handle for your bead roller is to use the crochet hook sleeves, they are made with a softer material so it makes it easier on the hands and fingers

[@SannieCreates]

That's a great idea! I will definitely try it

[@reinettemarais6868]

Hi Sannie from South Africa. Thank you for this excellent idea. I made one yesterday and it works brilliantly. Reinette from South Africa❤❤❤

[@JulesTools23]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Ty for sharing! I also have always endeavored to create thing’s from what I have on hand, mostly for financial reasons, but I find great satisfaction in doing so. This is very 007, in the best possible way. I love your enthusiasm and your laughter is beautiful to my ear’s! I look forward to finding your video for the glazing, as this has always been a struggle for me in creating beads of many different mediums. I can never have too many beads and will try your invention hopefully soon. 🙏🌻

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you so much for your kind and sincere words

[@user-ev8du9jf3i]

Thanks a million.

[@wildjane2010]

Thank you for this idea 💡

[@lzrd8460]

It kills me to see online what ppl are charging for their bead rollers! Years ago I took one look at them & immediately saw they used cotter pins so down to the hardware shop I went and never looked back. I also get satisfaction from being able to diy things using stuff I have onhand.

[@WooHooCrossStitch]

I was this close to ordering some bead rollers but after watching your video I'm going to the hardware store! What a great video!! Thank you!!

[@SannieCreates]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louloufabrique]

Such a clever way to make those roller beads. A great way to roll cereal box beads. Merci 😊

[@SannieCreates]

Glad you like them!

[@sabrinaharris6538]

You are a Genius, this is so clever. I'm so glad I happened on your video. Like you I have dried up markers, all I need to do it get some cotter/split pins, then I will be making these, they will be great to use to teach kids to make paper beads. Thank You for sharing your time, and your talent with all of us.

[@SannieCreates]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Lynniescorner]

Wonderful, genius idea! I have dried up sharpies! I'm betting we can make this much faster than it takes to order it! A side note. The dried-up tips still have at least one use that I know of. I believe it is to make your own alcohol inks. There are videos on it. Not totally positive it's alcohol inks, but it is an ink and it was really simple. Oh yes, as I saw another commenter. In the US, the split pin is called a cotter pin.

[@SannieCreates]

Absolutely I have used the tips for alcohol ink. They work amazingly well

[@midgevietor199]

I CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH. I have make dozens of bead rollers over the years, most of them with the medal pens you use, but I have used old ink pens and the bake clay, but Thank you for your wonderful idea of using the dried up markers. they are so much more comfortable then a ink pen to hold and roll. I have bought rollers, but they have then handles and the metal rollers are not long enough for the bigger beads. Again Thank You.

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@journaleclectique]

YOU'RE A GENIUS, all the paper bead roller i got are short ones...a pack of 5 came with about the same half and 1 inch and was not going to buy more, now i will be able to make larger bead without my fingers hurting. thank you.

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks so much

[@dawndrew8313]

Strip the back layer off your cereal box paper and pre curl it..game changer!

[@JunkJournalideas]

this is a great idea Santhini, every one has an old sharpie and my hubs has split pins yay!!

[@SannieCreates]

Yay! Thank you!

[@nsmith6345]

By far the best video I've seen for making a bead rolling tool.

[@lorettaschmitt4224]

Using a dried out marker to make a paper beading tool is an absolutely brilliant idea. I have a set of bead rollers that I purchased years ago but I wanted to get some now for my grandchild. Unfortunately they have gone way up in price. I love to recycle and reuse what is normally considered trash so your creation is perfect and solves my dilemma. Like yourself, I also keep dried out markers, pens and many other things since in my opinion you never know if you will find a use for something. I've seen several other tutorials on making beading tools but your idea is by far the best. I can't wait to get some cotter pins so I can make my own set. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@olivehennings8770]

This is so amazing. It's easy and quick. Thank u so much for sharing. I got some dried up pens and markers. I can't wait to make some bead rollers. Thank u sooo much. 🇿🇦

[@SannieCreates]

So glad that you found this useful

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you

[@mariawhetstone4641]

Just came across your channel, this is a genius idea! Thank you for sharing, loved you video and yes very 007! 😀

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@wildjane2010]

Thank you so much!!! I just got my split pins last night from hubby’s box. Wondering how to fix them with a handle. Girl you are genius 🎉❤

[@marcellafelice3776]

How clever Sannie…. I will definitely make one with an old tired sharpie…. Thank you!!

[@SannieCreates]

Please do!

[@chrisharrison5974]

This is genius, making our own bead rollers without any fussing about and recycling our old pens. I just need to find longer cotter pins in various diameters in the Uk. Thank you so much for sharing 🤩🫶🥰

[@giovannacasadio9600]

I have made rollers with split pins but I never thought of using the pens as a barrel for it. I have got them up to 5mm of diameter. Thanks for sharing.

[@edgar-j6h]

WOW thank you, thank you, thank you. i teach crafts at the seniors and mental health centres. now i can afford to teach bead making classes. here in canada the split pin is called a cotter pin. bought at hardware stores. as for your pens, take them apart, set aside the cap and outer case for another project. cover the ink filler with beads, glue on a decorative jewlery finding to seal the ink in and done.

[@arihia-gy2bt]

Yes more videos PLEASE sannie kia ora kk rotorua new zealand 🇳🇿 ❤️ 😍 ♥️

[@pamelaskelly863]

Cant wait to find older markers and make these with cotter (split) pins. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea!

[@diyallthings]

I tried one and it works so well. I am also going to try with skewers

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@SannieCreates]

You are most welcome

[@nettejakobs2501]

What a cool tool idea, I looove it ❤ Thank you from Nette in Denmark

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@colleenmorrison312]

Genius! I just showed my husband so her can make these! Awesome!

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you

[@ArtyGal]

What a clever idea. I made one with polymer clay and put one cotter pin on each end but I think that I like this idea even better! I love it! Thank you 🎉

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks so much

[@rebeccazody1278]

Brilliant! Decorate handle with glitter nail polish❤

[@gemmafernandez1234]

You made my day!!! Thank you sooo much for sharing this video with us, you are pure genius!! I was breaking my head to find a way to make my personal paper bead roller and.....voilà!! I buyed the quilling ones, but they don't work as I would like to and I don't find in Amazon Italy what I am looking for. I started few days ago to make paper beads and I got the solution to this problem just today thanks to you. I am sorry for my English that is a little bit rusty, I hope I wrote everything in the correct way. Good bless you👍🧡🤗🌹🇪🇸🇮🇹 Subscribed and 👍

[@SannieCreates]

You are most welcome. Enjoy

[@jakea1035]

In the UK the pins are called Cotter pins! Excellent video, thank you.

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks so much

[@kristibbradshaw]

Thank you for the tutorial. I will definately try this.

[@SannieCreates]

Have fun!

[@gr122]

Genius! Been searching to find an idea how to make one, seen a few but this is really quick and easy! thank you for sharing your genius idea!

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@jensartyinclinations]

Amazing! This is ingenious!! I love everything about it. I adore your beads too. They are just wonderful.

[@SannieCreates]

Glad you like them!

[@debbiewoten9403]

I totally agree!

[@TheDunroaminfarm]

Hahahaha I thought of James Bond also. We in the USA call them Cotter pins . Don’t know why. Mr. Cotter invented it

[@SannieCreates]

🤣🤣

[@michelleelms9411]

I very much appreciate that you shared this tip with us. I can’t wait to make my own!

[@diyallthings]

It is worth a try

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@melodyengland4439]

Hi Sannie, wow thank you very much for sharing this video & this awesome idea, i've been searching for ways to make beads, that could be easier as i have odd but painful popping with my thumbs & Arthritis issues, but i enjoy creating my own beads, i am so excited about using this type of pins, i just now bought some on Amazon, as split pins they didn't pop up, they are called Cotter pins.

[@Colvaen]

What a great idea. I love making paper beads but they are a struggle as I've been using a 1/8 inch dowel rod. And I have 2 empty Sharpie pens so I will be trying your method. Thank you for such a great share.

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you

[@tonisback]

Did the Sharpie pens work?

[@SannieCreates]

@@tonisback absolutely, I have been using it for years now

[@dawnfrye4539]

Way to go, smart girl. very cool. 😃

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you 🤗

[@teresamilner9179]

Fascinating video. I’ve been watching videos on making paper beads and want to give it a try. I think your idea of making a bead roller is ingenious and I will try making one. Thanks for sharing.🌻

[@SannieCreates]

You are most welcome. Thank you so much for the compliment

[@karenkayser6248]

Thank you, I’m making these , what a great idea

[@diyallthings]

I recently made really round paper beads from cereal boxes

[@SannieCreates]

They are really awesome to make

[@Louisavanderwalt123]

Hello Santhini. Thank you for showing us this paper bead diy tool. I love ❤️ it and it is a awesome idea.

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thebrowndragonfly]

I just made paper beads the first time last week. I love it. I used a skewer. But this looks like a handy tool!

[@SannieCreates]

fantastic. hope you try it out

[@tonihill6446]

This is absolutely awesome lm just start out so the was right on time 😊thank you😊

[@debbiewoten9403]

I love this idea! I've watched others make them by drilling into wood and I don't want to go to all that trouble just to make some beads for me. This is so quick and easy! I'm going to the hardware store today and go through my markers for the drier ones. Thank you so much for showing us this.

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you, Debbie

[@mgsiddle]

Any old biro or pen will do. It doesn’t have to be a marker.

[@ruthkowbuz5105]

Hi Sannie thank u for your brilliant tutorial,

[@SannieCreates]

You’re welcome 😊

[@annnd16]

HA!!….I knew I would find a use for all of those dried up markers! 💃🏻

[@SannieCreates]

Right?!

[@patriciar.s9495]

Good idea! Thank you!...

[@SannieCreates]

You are welcome!

[@dorothymitchell771]

Thanks for your videos on making a beautiful bead roller. Now I can finish making my beads. What I have is hurting my hands. i have made so many and different colors now I got to start making things I am so excited thanks again have a good day and please. Please be careful.

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@debracrumbaker5131]

Genius! Thank you!

[@SannieCreates]

You're welcome!

[@jennidua8423]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'm definitely going to make some .

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@sjrl6307]

Excellent! I am just about to make alcohol ink using sharpies. Now I have a use for the barrels. I even have the pins already.

[@BrutAbel]

Je kunt ook nog wat Hot Glue in de punt van de stift laten lopen om de splitpen vast te zetten, mocht deze mee gaan draaien. Dank voor het delen. L♥️ve from the Netherlands

[@lorigigglegirlarts]

Great idea! thanks for sharing

[@venusiandesigns]

Oh my thank you so much,I’m using those pins just like they come but it hurts my hands, I’m going to try it

[@SannieCreates]

Good luck!

[@user-fs8ee5pq9v]

How ingenious, I love it. I will be making me one of these.

[@SannieCreates]

Go for it!

[@janasher4940]

Thanks for showing this. Etsy is selling something that looks exactly like what you have made - 2 of them for $20. I will look for a thin tube to put my pin into and use gorilla glue to fill it up. Then I'm going to put it into my electric drill and roll beads by pulling a trigger.

[@SannieCreates]

Only a pleasure.

[@donnarobertson8879]

Very smart Lady! Thank you for sharing.

[@SannieCreates]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlottesharkey4803]

In the US they are called "cotting pins." Found in hardware stores (ie stores that carry lumber, screws, nails, paint etc.)

[@SannieCreates]

That's right

[@robynmcduffie4627]

They’re called Cotter Pins in the US they can be found at hardware store. I’ve got a temporary tool I’m interested in seeing if I can make a handle for mine

[@SannieCreates]

Good luck

[@robynmcduffie4627]

@@SannieCreatesI did it! I showed the ladies that I craft with too they were amazed

[@RoxyGirl1958]

BRILLIANT!! Brilliant! ❤

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks so much

[@amberm5626]

Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing!Also I saw a video on Treasure Books page where she uses the inards of the dried up markers to make homemade alcohol inks!

[@SannieCreates]

Absolutely I have tried that and it works beautifully

[@sarassmith6900]

Excellent idea. Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us 👍👍👌👌❤️❤️

[@SannieCreates]

My pleasure 😊

[@leslieheinz2538]

Thank you for sharing your creativity and ideas with me.

[@SannieCreates]

You are most welcome Leslie 🤗

[@katelegrand]

I took apart my sharpie and found the hole around the nib was more of a square. Too big a hole for my 3mm split pin. I’ll have to pour something in the barrel cap to keep the pin in place. I see you are using the champion brand. That might make the difference. Cool idea, though! Thanks!!

[@suewegert2323]

Ingenious! Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@SannieCreates]

Glad you like it!

[@soniapinardon9354]

Merci pour l astuce , c est génial👏👏👏❤

[@CoolTaxiDriver]

Keep saving those old dried up markers! You can make your own alcohol ink with them. Treasure Books has a really great tutorial on that! I have to raid my husbands workshop!!

[@SannieCreates]

Yes for sure

[@eliesdegoiko1]

Muchas gracias por el vídeo!!!!, ha sido de gran ayuda!!!

[@evasaunderson8835]

Wonderful idea 💡

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you! 😊

[@cindra1234]

Excellent!

[@SannieCreates]

Many thanks!

[@MegaPraiseHim]

What a great tip, thank you.

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@Eibmozluver]

Absolutely perfect!!!! Thani you so much for sharing!!!

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@jannettestetson-buck5103]

Brilliant!

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you

[@tammycoco209]

Absolutely fabulous!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!❤

[@SannieCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@hookedbycrafting5348]

Pens that don't write were my first score tool for card making

[@laurabarber6697]

Split pins= cotter pins 💝

[@SannieCreates]

Yes

[@brandieraestyle]

Thank you for this! Perfect idea and can’t wait to make my own!! 😊😊

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you

[@cindzz47]

Good idea…👏👏👏❤️❤️

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks so much

[@donnamatthews9629]

Brilliant

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks so much

[@gorethsilva336]

Ótima dica! Amei! Vou fazer! Obrigada,por compartilhar!👏👏👏❤❤😍😍💯💯👍👍

[@SannieCreates]

You are most welcome

[@nancywalker7302]

If you slide the paper into the loop end they go in great .I hope this helps 😌

[@SannieCreates]

Thanks Nancy. I am definitely going to try that.

[@tamgood8183]

very interesting!

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you

[@tamgood8183]

@@SannieCreates You know I am going to try it! Thanks

[@ruthgoff3540]

I would have liked to see your beads closer up .👍

[@SannieCreates]

Aww I am so sorry. Maybe I need to do a series on it

[@51andhappy44]

Love it!! Thank you!

[@keniacolon4959]

Thank u imma try it i just bought a pack of 5 bead roller and did not like it so much the split ends was to short 😢

[@SannieCreates]

Sorry to hear that

[@specialk8927]

I bought some years ago but they are too small and they are too expensive for 1 thanks for the idea I’m on my way to lowes😅

[@specialk8927]

Got it! Bought the bag that has all sizes! Thank you!

[@SannieCreates]

Awesome

[@mafoster4393]

wow, thanks

[@katfremont304]

Brilliant! 🤩

[@lalagamma4452]

New subbie. Genius dear!! Please make more paper beads tutorials. I shared this video. 🐞 Namaste 🥰

[@belindamendieta6247]

Cotter pins!

[@sheratan-creation]

❤❤❤merci

[@BRebornArtHealing]

So creative 💛 TFS

[@SannieCreates]

Thank you! 😊

[@shirleyjones-crowell63]

Love the DIY paper Roller!!! Thank you!!!