Making Paper Beads - My Clumsy Way of Making Bead Dangle Charms - By Request

Grab some coffee and prepare yourself as I make some paper bead dangle charms today hahaha. I'm certainly not an expert at making jewelry or charms, but I still love to do it and I think they turn out very pretty. Some of my viewers requested that I show how I make my paper beads and so I thought I would bring you along this afternoon.
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[@galady8632]

As my side-hustle I have been making jewelry (and show clothes for entertainers), since the late 1960s. Today I am watching KZbin videos as I power through making at least 250 pairs of earrings. (I haven't watched TV in years.) I retired from my full-time job of over 50yrs in 2020 related to '19'. I never strive for perfection. My items are handmade and I am proud of that. To date I have never had anyone complain about handmade items. (The price is a different story.) Your video was informative, entertaining, enjoyable and included humor. I cannot ask for more than that - especially since you shared your time and energy at no cost. I am a huge believer in Practice Makes Progress. I realize this video was posted years ago and you may not read comments this old but I find your personality and voice to be delightful and your unexpected bits of humor are a treat. New Subscriber.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you SO MUCH!!

[@thepickypainter9854]

Knitting needle Lolol. Not yarn stick. Loved this video. Lovely beads and great idea using the knitting needle to hold them. And the clear nail polish is genius. I have used Glossy accents and it was good. But messy. I like the idea of the polish. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@pma613]

Glitter nail polish works also

[@rosielinnaperez9355]

You are amazing !♥️ ur humble and super artistic!! Thank You for sharing ur knowledge. I am greatful for humans like you

[@chunsaker50]

I enjoyed this video too. LOL!

[@kayjosephineporteous444]

Your new Lisa so you have new subscriber I'm awake an can't sleep hi kk from rotorua new zealand 🇳🇿 love your new ideas kia ora

[@donnanichols6838]

Beautiful beads!!! Well done!!! To maximize your pretty papers you can roll up your beads with any kind of paper, like maybe news paper, phone book pages, or store ads, etc and then roll a layer of your pretty papers on top, getting more beads out of your pretty papers. 🍃🤗🍃 frugal tip, lol

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Great idea!!

[@vickyrushton1783]

Loved this Ps a knitting needle will now be forever a yarn stick😁

[@chrishowe4004]

😅

[@delilahgillis5287]

THESE ARE REALLY NEAT. MY MOTHER WHEN SHE WAS A LITTLE GIRL MADE BEADS OUT OF ROSE PETALS

[@user-uz8sn1qv8y]

i have never figured out how to keep rose petal beads smelling like ROSES!!

[@juliel.5731]

Saw this for the first time on KZbin tonight. I really appreciate you being brave and sharing this craft with us! Don't discount yourself you do beautiful things. Your voice is soothing and I enjoy listening to you as much as I do watching your creations. It doesn't really matter if you know what the name of every tool is. What matters is that you enjoy what you're doing! You've inspired me to make paper beads again. My mother taught my sister and I had to do this when I was 8 which was 40+ years ago. Thanks again 💙

[@chunsaker50]

Ditto!

[@antoinettecoia6889]

FYI I have been making paper beads for years I have used all different types of sealers Modge Podge fingernail polish different types of resins I have found what works best and gives your paper beads more longevity and durability is a liquid wood hardener I dip all my beads into a liquid wood hardener for at least three coats drying in between each dip it is best to string your beads on fishing wire with a stopper on one end and a loop on the other so that you can hang them to dry

[@sandralmoore1360]

PC petrifier?

[@missygood4785]

It's a knitting needle.

[@maggiechampion655]

Found this video by accident. Just stayed watching. 😊 What a lovely find. You were so clear in your instruction, and a real pleasure to watch. Your beads are gorgeous! I need to make these now!! Thank you.

[@kathygeisler6324]

We might not have had KZbin videos years ago but the crafting TV show with Aleene and her daughters started me on my crafting journey! I remember her making paper beads as well as "porcelain" roses out of white bread and glue. She was a pioneer! I'm enjoying your videos! ♡

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Oh wow!

[@craftygirl17]

I remember her show watched and recorded her shows on VHS tapes. I made the porcelain roses with her glue and white bread and acrylic paint, I even would get her craft projects in the mail and put them in a binder. That was many years ago brought back lots of crafty memories lol.

[@aldinhamk]

I love the mishaps, shows as more realistic to what we all experience. TY

[@janicerogers2832]

Your talent for the beads you make according the unique project you designed on your own is not "clumsy "! It is another expression of your crafting in the "paper bead" world! Thank you for sharing with your viewers!

[@selenaupson7773]

You did a great job showing how you make these beautiful beads. I’m new to your channel and I plan to make some of these. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Welcome!!

[@wease4824]

I really enjoyed listening to you. I love the yarn stick....You did just fine. I learned quite a few new things from you.

[@artglue2]

Yarn stick…lololol…that made my day!

[@kuianderson965]

Thannks for sharing,they are very pretty, something I will try making myself. A wonderful craft cheerio from NZ.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@rosesbaker]

This was fun to watch... it would make a great craft for young girls (or guys) to sell for fundraising... ie, clubs, 4H, sports, music groups. The materials are so cheap with fun final product!! Thanks for sharing this 👏👏👏

[@Utubingdlt]

Thank you so much! Simple with no special glues or finishes required! My kind of crafts!! and love your "technical" terms...snippy thing, yarn stick, etc. ❤

[@lechat8533]

You are such a darling :) The "blue tile" bead has a gorgeous pattern. I like to glue and coat my paper beads with simple white wood glue. It`s cheaper, you can buy it in bigger bottles, and it`s great for almost all paper projects. In case I want very shiny beads, I add a clear coat. Otherwise, the glue does both, it glues and protects the beads. Provided you apply it the same way as a clear coat. I`ve made quite some earring loops in my life and sometimes they still make me swear... I bet in front of a camera, I would fail miserably 🤣 Thank you for such a pleasant video!

[@charlottesuh3964]

Best basics of bead making video I have found yet. So many useful tips. Thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandyreddan3995]

Old stamps wrapped around final layer of tube look good too- i find it easier on a toothpick and rolling towards me

[@OTseven]

How lovely and fun. These turned out so pretty. AndcI followed you very very easily. Excellent tutorial. Don't wait to try this. I want to make thicker , longer ones to attach to a chain or breaded nylon strings to use as pull-chains to turn lamps on, or to turn on the overhead light bulbs in closets. Thank you so so so much!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much 😊

[@carolbrown4378]

Great idea

[@judiemjacobson4613]

This is a wonderful video. One little tip that I use is once I get the paper started on my tool I Put A little dab of art glitter glue and hold that for a little bit till it dries and that helps with the shifting

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

That's a great idea!

[@melissaspake7727]

Try Aleenes Tacky glue. I use it in quilling and it dries ALMOST instantly provided you only use a tiny bit, and holds well

[@carolynbrown2901]

The uniqueness of crafting is doing it your way and coming out with something different from the crowd and getting great results by being totally different in how you do it. Thank you so much for your unique gifting. I didn't know how to do this but because of you, I learned something new.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@sandracook9600]

You will be so addicted. LOL!!!! Paper beads are fun, creative and you dont need much to do it really. The tools you are using are great. Your knitting needle is very beautiful. LOL. I learned with an ice pick. Now I make my own paper bead rollers and paint my own paper. One thing is learn to eyeball your paper while you are rolling and maneuver your paper to go where you want without taking it off your needle. Just a couple tips, wet glue in a small bottle with a fine tip works best (one handed use) and try some triple thick glaze. It will not only make your beads shiny, it will also give them stability that you will love. I hope you totally enjoy this media as much as I do. You will find yourself looking at every magazine and scrap of paper before you throw them away. It is so refreshing to find someone excited about paper beads. Just keep doing them and you will get better and better at it. Good Luck. Loved the video. One other thing, I would put some glue on your paper at the very beginning as you are starting a bead. It will keep it from unraveling from the inside. Just a suggestion.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Wow, thank you so much for the awesome feedback and advice ♡♡♡♡ now I only wish there was more time in the day to do all these fun things hahahaaa ♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@olivehennings8770]

Love it. I have learned how to complete the earing the easy way. Thank u so,so much. SA

[@w.b.lindsay1459]

Love your video! I didn't realize this was still a thing lol. I enjoyed making paper bead jewerly in my younger years..about 30 yrs ago lol Keep up the good work! You're doing an awesome job!!

[@kaybell7519]

It looks fun with all your learning experiences. Definitely I will try this craft. Thank you so much

[@donnakawana]

Very cool enjoyed it very much ... Thanks

[@mariam3947]

Wow! I'm impressed with your beads! I had been interested in trying... & I will try now because you made it look so easy & pretty!!! I make jewelry & loops are simple for me now, but not when I started!! Watch a "making simple loops" video, & you'll be glad you did, (less wear & tear on your fingers). These beautiful creations, I have not tried. Your beads are gorgeous, I thought they were ceramic beads!!

[@Parasbrand-vt3bg]

I love the way you are talking... and when you are laughing during talk.. I love it.. and your work too

[@Brvfan2012]

Perfect description on how to do beads. Correct names aren’t important. Thank you

[@carrieraupp757]

Really nice job explaining and showing

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad you liked it

[@zoridahall4732]

Nice tutorial thank you, I just learned a new artistry, I loved it, God bless, so creative, z u

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OHlookSHINYthing]

I totally get it about the Murphy's Law thing when trying to show how to do something. LOL One main reason I don't try to make how-to videos. It's hard enough when trying to show somebody something one-on-one, in person. Very pretty beads, by the way. I just started trying to make these a few days ago, and they are addicting! I started out making doggie bowties, then doggie flowers (for the dog collars), and now here I am trying to make pretty fabric and paper beads. What in the world I will do with them I have no idea, since I don't journal or do any scrapbooking or anything. Reckon I can hang them from the zippers on the purses I make. 🙂

[@darvadeemac3515]

Knitting needles are a great idea

[@lyndameredith6499]

Very nice! Thank you for teaching us! So pretty! Your so sweet 🥰

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sandracook9600]

BTW, your tools are called round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and wire cutters. It doesnt matter how cheap they are, they will still work as long as you dont try to make them do more than they were meant to. Not too thick head pins and not too hard. You do well for not doing this before. I am so impressed. Keep on keepin on Girlfriend. We will have you making fabric beads before long. (hint: they are made the very same way)

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

Actually, those are not flat nose they are chain nose pliers. Flat nose are the same width from the hinge to the tip. -Jeweler.

[@sandybroderick2932]

love this!!!

[@nancywalker7302]

Also you are using a knitting needle and a crochet hook.

[@noemid1458]

The second bead looks like a piece of tile it's so beautiful thank you so much for sharing your video🌻🌺😄

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@ucapanlebaran1444]

Thanks Lisa. Love it. 👍❤

[@Charsbeads4u]

Beautiful beads! Those round nose pliers are my favorite tool! ♡

[@stellagonzalez5282]

You did great! I really enjoyed your video ,laughed along the way cuz yeah we all make mistakes...lol

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Julsfr]

Just stumbled on your chanel... love the beads 👌

[@lulurosa1614]

Grazie Lisa..con ❤ dall' Italia

[@GS-st9ns]

This was a nice tutorial. I did paper beads four years ago with my preschool disabilities classes and they turned out so nice that I still have one that was donated to me from one of the kids. I considered adding a tiny thread of glue down the entire length of paper when I saw your video. I am definitely going to try this because I have a grandchild now and she would love it. So many new ideas with this. I just subscribed

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

That is awesome!

[@aliciamathis7845]

Very pretty

[@thevictorianedge5465]

They turned out so very pretty and high end looking. I just made some for the first time while watching your video although I used glitter nail polish. They turned out nuce but I would love to have some plain clear polish for that gorgeous glazed look.

[@lisamzzetta1488]

Using bobby pins are a great tool to use when making paper beads I buy a bundle of wooden chop sticks from the Asian market next to my home 🏠. And I glue a Bobby pin on the top 🔝 of one then I use the otherbchop sticks to hold the beads while they are drying and I have a styrofoam Circle that I just poke the Chopsticks in, they just stay there till they dry.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

That's a great idea!

[@saraalvarez8990]

wow this so cool am try make one looks like fun.

[@l.m.o.8948]

Maybe some day I will make a video on my paper beads. I make them like nothing I have seen and they are water tight. Same kinda method but different Center and sealer. 🇨🇦

[@judiemjacobson4613]

Your beads turned out just beautiful. And I think you did a great job with the video. It was easy to understand and you had some really helpful tips. The nail polish is what really makes them look like glass or ceramic beads. I learned a lot from this thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patriciastreufert9636]

I use polyurethane to coat my beads.

[@lorrainemurphy2258]

Thank for sharing, I love doing journals, and I too decide to add this to mine, and now I am making beads too

[@JudiRogalski]

Hey there Lisa: Thank you for showing how to use the righy size yarn stick to seal paper beads with. I was using a smaller one, & they just kept sliding back & forth. And...thanks for telling us about the "fast drying nail polish". This type does make a big difference. I love your idea for making these journal assemblies. So cute! Your NOT clumsy. We all! have our own way of doing things! And your getting your style accomplished! You go! girl. Loved your video!

[@JoanneOwens1943]

Newbie here…. TFS…. You r delightful 🥰

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Welcome!!

[@mnsv1720]

I learnt to make these beads in fifth grade. I made a lot of necklaces out of colored magazine sheets. Good memories.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

That is awesome!

[@anniewright6358]

Fascinating. Being in my dotage I’m keen to learn something different, and this is a great new hobby to learn and maybe pass onto the craft group I occasionally attend

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You can do it!

[@aldinhamk]

I had to google that word, lol, I learned that I'm in my dotage too!

[@daddy32701]

Great video! I have always wondered how to do this. I am gonna make beads until I run out of paper🤣🤣🤣

[@jamitysmom]

Oh wow, they are precious! A new craft to learn! Thank you for sharing your techniques, very easy to follow. Jan in MA

[@debracarter7290]

Oooh I just love your beads and your choice of paper! Beautiful!

[@marystotts1939]

This is a great craft. Thank you for sharing!

[@Songbitslaura]

Hi Lisa, Thank you for sharing! I love your dangles

[@DD-COOK56]

KNITTING NEEDLE (lol-aka yarn stick)!!!!!!!

[@dawnclements5907]

Sorry and your beads are beautiful thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad you like them!

[@jeaniefosnight9809]

Old calendar pictures are usually bright & make great beads as well as the front page of your churches Sun. Bulletin with the order of the service for the morning.

[@barbielk1]

Handmade is not supposed to be perfect that's what makes the unique ❤️

[@teresamacdonald9268]

Thank you, great video.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are welcome!

[@colleenmckenney6500]

Thank you. Love this tutorial. You made it seem so possible to do this!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rita-yw2tn]

That’s so cool I’m amazed at how you make them !

[@MsTilda2]

It is lovely, thank you 😊❤️🙋‍♀️

[@LD-uk2bz]

Awesome 👍... Job.. Having fun and enjoy what we create.. 😀😀 Professionals need not apply... Lmbo 😀😀 Not being perfect i think makes them unique and a 1 of a kind .. great job .. LISA !!!! 👍👍👍💕💕🦋🦋🦋

[@lindagraham]

Very beautiful gorgeous paper beads I ❤️ them all u do amazing excellent work 💐👍🥰

[@chunsaker50]

Hi Lisa, I love that you enjoy doing a lot of different crafts, I do too. Thanks for sharing.

[@WomanUnfiltered]

I imagine painting on a couple of light coats of polycrylic would work in ace of clear nail polish. Just a thought. I really enjoyed watching this.

[@melissacompton8707]

Making loops is so much easier with full size round nose pliers. I started out with those little ones and I got frustrated and pinched. Very pretty beads, and explained so well. Thank you.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Great tip!

[@conniemartin284]

Beautiful

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you

[@chutzpah5603]

I'd like to see how you attach your bead work to the journals.

[@jayrogerchabot2227]

You could use sequins on end of the heads to cover the paper ends too.

[@momjs6209]

Is perfect and pretty 😊😊👌👌

[@carolstoler8124]

This is a great video and you are amazing. Thanks for the lesson. Can’t wait to try it.

[@user-ts1wq8xz9s]

I so love this

[@gypsycruiser]

Knitting needle ! Great presentation, thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ thanks so much for watching along

[@mawi1172]

At least its not plastic so yeah, nice work. I love paper beads. ❤️

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@koyosensebe8027]

This is adorable we can learn a lot with you! Thanks.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you soooo so much!

[@lindapepper8511]

Your videos are wonderful! For your journals you can connect your beads with yarn or crochet thread and then glue the end in the back and then mark your page. Your yarn would have to be long so your beads could hang out the bottom. This is just one of many ways to hang beads. I also love your mug rugs and quilts. You are the best. Oh by the way if you use nail polish with glitter it can be very pretty too. Thanks again - I wish I could go camping with you.

[@gracegrace790]

It came out great in the end thank you

[@goldenglowladore3842]

I enjoyed your instructional video making these pretty beads!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad!

[@bertierodgers7737]

Wonderful! Thank you

[@suzyallen1726]

😃you've inspired me!! Thanks

[@edwardsdee]

Thank you very lovely

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@LiLiJughead]

These are great! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@bonniegeyer1473]

It’s a knitting needle. Great idea!👍

Gourgeous work! Thanks for sharing! ♥♥♥

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much for watching!

[@nonaragus2717]

That is easier than I thought, looks fun,thank you

[@nonaragus2717]

I have since tried it and it is fun and I think it's going to be addicting so thank you

[@nonaragus2717]

Lol

[@marymoffitt1624]

Love these beads and your tutorials!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks Mary ♡♡♡

[@laurabarber6697]

Beautiful! Thank you!💝

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you too!

[@ivettesdreams]

this is all new for me...wow i love this...i'm thinking of ways to use these paper beads...

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'd like to put some on an art quilt one day :)

[@revajobeattie1839]

I started beading personalized wedding garters basically I hand bead on the fabric, silk or a poly blend to match the brides wedding colors, I will add small charmers etc. regarding the bride & grooms work or things they like. But I have never made my own beads from paper.

[@anniehartley8851]

I have been making paper beads for a while, and yes like you just go for it, I would cut triangular bits of paper, and glue and nail varnish, but I used cocktail sticks and put them upright on Island to dry... so much fun.. and there are templates

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks for the tips!

[@robindrever4544]

Great video! Loved the tutorial, and thought your creative process was captivating and original. 🥰🤩👍👍

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much 😊

[@gc0009]

Beautiful! Parabéns!

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

Hi Lisa. I use the word wonkie too! But I had fun watching how you make your beads and you have inspired me to give it a try. Have a Blessed Day. Jacquelyn