How To Make Pillow Beads-No Tools Required!

[@theresitafernandez5943]

Love the way you explain things not to fast not to slow just enough for me to catch on😘😘

[@ShannonGreen]

I'm so glad!

[@stephanieengel5555]

Finally someone showing how to exactly cut the strips. All other creators that I have seen so far are expecting that you have a fancy cricut or something like that. When I tried to measure and cut by hand, I always endet up with a brainfart 😄. Now I got it 🎉 Thank you for this great tutorial. After work I'm gonna make pillow beats. Hugs from Germany.

[@ShannonGreen]

I’m so glad this was helpful for you!

[@dsjcmj]

I spent all day trying to make a template for this pattern. I tried cardboard, foam board, even plastic canvas! To say I’m mathematically challenged is an understatement. You just saved me hours of trying to make cuts I could follow. Thank you!

[@ShannonGreen]

So glad this was helpful for you!

[@janicehoughtelling5137]

Thank you for showing the beads they are si awesome 👍👍👍

[@jsschnc]

I understood all your descriptions. You were very clear. You taught me a lot I didnt know before. Thank you!

[@GrandmaLaura2nd]

great instructions. I saved to my Pinterest

[@ShannonGreen]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@claradockery1072]

I had never heard of Pillow Beads before. They're so cute and easy to make. The little Pillows look like you spent a lot of time weaving each one. I used 2 12X12 sheets of paper and the Pillow Beads aren't totally flat. I can't stop looking at the beads so pretty 😊. Thank you for sharing your video. Be Blessed, Safe and Healthy Grandma from Florida 🇺🇸

[@KatheD]

ALL the instructions - geometry, measuring & cutting, and bead-making! thanks so much!

[@ShannonGreen]

We should all have engineering degrees by now!

[@kathysausen6493]

This was the Best explanation of how to easily cut strips!!! Thank you!!!

[@ShannonGreen]

You’re very welcome!

[@joancook8454]

This is one of the BEST visual demos of how to cut the paper triangles and NO new tool needed to make these wonderful beads. Thanks for a great tutorial. 👍👍👍

[@ShannonGreen]

i'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianacutts3403]

Thank you I'm a uk aspergers lady and I struggle with measurements but by watching your method helped so thank you

[@ShannonGreen]

I’m so glad it was helpful for you!

[@denisetiblier5491]

I love your explanations and demonstrations.

[@alicechristian2980]

What an easy to follow tutorial on something that looked so Complicated. TFS. 🙏🤣👍👋💐

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

I think that you did a great job explaining how to fold and position the tail of the paper.

[@wittnessbe_judged8723]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of cutting the paper, I knew it had to do with math. I hate math, but I love making beads. You explained it perfectly, and I understood everything you said.

[@ShannonGreen]

I’m so glad it was helpful for you!

[@jneigler]

Always a pleasure. Thanks.

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@rivers.stream]

I'm a little late to the party... But... You are the Bead whisperer. TFS..... I just don't have enuf projects going... SOOOOOOOO I'll take on another. ♥♥♥♥♥♥😘😘😘😘😘

[@ShannonGreen]

I can relate!

[@insalt54]

Best tutorial I've seen on making these beads. Thanks for explaining the triangles.

[@ShannonGreen]

You are so welcome!

[@diannethomas374]

This teaching was super great!! I could understand perfectly!! I'm so excited!!!😊

[@melindalacatus5722]

Beautiful Beads, great tutorial, thank you ! Huggs from România! Stay safe and healthy!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jonisorsen]

Thanks! Great tute. Great, now I’ll have another million paper beads to keep track of. 😁

[@ShannonGreen]

I hear ya!

[@venusiandesigns]

I understood everything and I thank you very much.

[@GIJane2U]

Thank you for your awesome instructions! Clear & concise. Makes me want to make a bunch, even before my morning coffee ☕️ lol.

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jusfe]

Shannon Green! You have explained and demonstrated the pillow bead in such a way that it was so easy. Thank you greatly. I appreciate you sharing this video, your time and talent. God Bless You!

[@mariascarlett8462]

Good morning Shannon😀🙏🏻 fabulous video! Thank you for sharing. The possibilities of what one can do with a single sheet of paper is infinite!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Thanks you so , so much for the explanation of how to cut an isosceles triangle. I struggled with that a bunch. Love this video, you are a wonderful teacher.👍🏼❤️

[@ShannonGreen]

Oh I'm so happy it was helpful for you!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

You have SO much patience! They look great.

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindapatterson1132]

These look like so much fun Shannon! Your instructions are crystal clear...thank you!

[@ShannonGreen]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenselway836]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. You're so engaging. My morning routine is very similar to yours except I feed the birds then watch and listen to them with the windows open and a pot of coffee. This has set me up for the day. 😊 "I have trust issues with glue sticks". Made me giggle. Thankyou for sharing. Looking forward to watching more from you.

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks so much for watching, Karen!

[@roseblack9257]

Thanks for sharing ur wonderful ideas

[@nfusco29]

Finalmente! Un video su questa tecnica, comprensivo e chiaro. Complimenti

[@jneigler]

Shannon! This was a great tutorial! The beads are really pretty. I think you are a great teacher. Thanks!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thank you very much Joan!

[@mahomasosa343]

I think you explained very well. I prefer your explanation. Ty so much

[@ShannonGreen]

I'm so glad, thank you for watching!

[@kimbaker3344]

Wow love them Your awesome Thankyou so much for Sharing your talent ❤

[@ShannonGreen]

You are so welcome!

[@carolynshanks2612]

Your instructions are excellent!

[@ShannonGreen]

That's good to know, thank you Carolyn!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I recently found your paper bead tutorials. I've not seen pillow beads before so thanks for a well explained tutorial. I live in England so made me smile when you mentioned Brexit :)

[@ShannonGreen]

Ha! Thanks Lesley!

[@cynthiatalbott-nelson7530]

Thanks Shannon, these look like so much fun to make. I can see why you could get addicted to them. Lol

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@MyMeriArt]

Very nice Shannon

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks Meri!

[@cleo8665]

I'll have to try making these! Thanks for sharing, Shannon! :)

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@kimarellano3791]

Late to the game . Love your videos and hopefully one day soon I will be able to try my hand at this paper bead making .

[@ShannonGreen]

Just go for it!!

[@donnamatthews9629]

You're doing a great job of describing how o do it and I loved how you use cutting machine to cut strips and how to measure the paper. Thank you.

[@knottybutcrafty8136]

wow that was so awesome I learn a lot there. so happy to see you making beads again I hope you will do a saucer beads and cones one love them great video keep them comming

[@ShannonGreen]

THanks so much!

[@jessicaguerrero2290]

Nice one 👍

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@spiritwalker2083]

Love this video. Excellent tutorial...

[@ShannonGreen]

Glad you liked it!

[@mariaconti9704]

❤️it and your explanation with the video was great! Thank you!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

I love the smaller beads! Good video.

[@ShannonGreen]

Thank you!

[@lalagamma4452]

Shannon these are so stinking cute!!! I need less work time and more crafting time. This was an extremely easy tutorial to follow along I can't wait till I have a little time so I can craft away!!! Stay crafty.❤xo💜xo💙xo💛xo💖xo💚

[@ShannonGreen]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@bySusuko]

I love when you show one making in detail and then comes the bulk! 😆For no project! Tfs, very clear explained! How about a fly curtain? I need one... 😂

[@ShannonGreen]

I might be able to fly curtain my whole block!

[@crazyhorsecrafter9073]

So cool...I like the second one best....Hugs!

[@ShannonGreen]

THanks for watching!

[@sarita8990]

i like this going try it out

[@peaches5712]

Duh! I’m such a screwball! LOL I can’t tell you how much paper I’ve messed up trying to cut it.....don’t ask me why. lol But you helped me know exactly how to cut my paper correctly now. I love the look of the square beads and it adds a piece of “unique “ to my beads that make people ask, “how did you do that!” :) Thank you for your clear instructions! ❤️

[@ShannonGreen]

I'm so glad this was helpful for you!

[@allthumbs3792]

Great tutorial, Shannon. Your explanations and visuals are perfect. This looks like fun!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching Robin!

[@smurfette1961]

It looks a lot easier the way you do them!!! Can't wait to try this!!

[@ShannonGreen]

Go for it!!

[@Judymontel]

AmAZING!! Wow. I'm wondering also what it would be like to make them from scrap fabric... you got me going!!

[@ShannonGreen]

OOOoooo great idea!

[@debbiecarolla7511]

I like the round one

[@ShannonGreen]

Me too!

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

How cute are these?!?! Easy, to... especially since you showed us how to cut the paper... Thanks Shannon! Hugs Marsha

[@ShannonGreen]

THanks for watching Marsha!

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

Yeah! Thank you!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching Lenella!

[@LovelyMalia]

So cute! I gotta make some of these puppies! Thanks lovely lady 😘

[@ShannonGreen]

THanks for watching!

[@deborahnewell4591]

Hi Shannon! Thx for sharing!!! ❤️

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks so much for watching Debbie!

[@deborahdettor1694]

I love making beads. Haven’t ever seen any like these before...thanks for sharing how to make them! I really like the smaller rounded ones - they look like M&Ms!!! 😂❤️🔆

[@ShannonGreen]

LOL They totally do!

[@SilverPennyArtisans]

Your explanation is awesome!!! Thank you

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@nejetward3332]

Cool

[@cherieducotebreaux3804]

Thanks! I love these! Can’t wait to try them!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@vexi1231]

i have watch other people make these but you explanded it so much better thank you i made it the first time

[@ShannonGreen]

Oh I'm so happy to hear that, thank you for watching!

[@venusiandesigns]

Love it, thank you

[@kkossor3046]

Very pretty. Thank you’

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@RD9_Designs]

Shannon, it was kind of obvious that you were a fellow southern gal, but I didn't know that we were neighbors! I'm in Memphis, just across the river... Hi neighbor! Lol! Thanks for the bead tutorial!

[@ShannonGreen]

Hey neighbor, thanks for watching!!

[@Maggiesplace48]

These are so cool tfs Shannon

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks Magz!

[@InCameraK]

So what do you do now put two holes through hold it with toothpick so you can epoxy and make buttons?

[@ShannonGreen]

I don’t make buttons from these, I use them as beads.

[@gamacappucino6798]

are u gona glaze the pillow beads if so how and what kind would be best?

[@ShannonGreen]

I use either a brush-on varnish such as Minwax Polycrylic or I dip them in Minwax Wood Hardener.

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

Very cool thank you for sharing

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanjerrell9220]

First, thanks for this wonderful tutorial! Second, that's a WHOLE LOTTA beads there! LOL

[@ShannonGreen]

I sure do appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

these look wonderful Shannon - i must give it a try (again) lol - this looks so familiar - i think i've made them before - ever since i saw that doll head dragging along on the beach i've lost my memory - lol lol - thanks for showing this to us - hugs xx

[@ShannonGreen]

LOL That'll do it!

[@christierella]

Cute as fire! Great information! I appreciate you!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thank you Christie!

[@kimbeyer6146]

How do you string these beads?

[@LynneWright]

Cool! That looks like fun! Thank you!

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching Lynne!

[@y-a-rideas829]

Thanks for video.. u didnt show the hole of the beads... and can we varnish the beads by wood varnish

[@ShannonGreen]

Yes wood varnish works great.

[@gamacappucino6798]

Is their any jewelry ideas for these pillow beads? cant find any

[@ShannonGreen]

I've not seen any but I think they'd make beautiful pendants or earrings.

[@Gigi_loves_crafting]

This is awesome 😍 thanks for sharing this with us

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sharasabogal5057]

È bellissimo si possono usare come bottoni grazie

[@ShannonGreen]

That's a great idea, thank you for watching!

[@jessicastuart08]

Do you seal and glaze them the same as your other paper beads? Love your video, as always!

[@ShannonGreen]

Yep, I treat them exactly the same.

[@beckyb4074]

Hello Shannon, glad you're back. Don't know if you have gotten any of my messages, but you didn't miss much at our recent festival here where I live. It definitely would have been more entertaining if you had been here. I hope you are doing well. Take care and God bless. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@ShannonGreen]

Thanks for watching Becky!

[@beckyb4074]

@@ShannonGreen but of course, what else would I be doing. Take care. Becky B

[@sharonrowland1196]

Good Afternoon Shannon, how'd you make Pillows Neads? I love them.👋🤣💖💖💖💖 Shannon I've subscribed to your Channel cause I'm very interested in your kind of Beads Thank You For Sharing👋🤣👍💖💖

[@reginahudson9909]

This has been the best tutorial in explaining how to cut the paper, especially for a dense person like me 😂 , I also like that you used different colored paper it really showed the layers of the bead . Thank you so much .

[@ShannonGreen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patmiller2604]

Oh Jeez now I'm gonna have to try these....sigh....LOLOL . Thanks for the vid!! 💜💜

[@ShannonGreen]

Add another project to the list!

[@j.m.england6828]

Hi Shannon, thank you for showing this pillow bead tutorial, but how can these be hung onto anything, could you please do a video that shows how you put holes into them, so they can be hung onto things?

[@ShannonGreen]

They actually have holes in the corners that you can use. In the video at about 18:30 you can see me putting an awl through the corner holes.

[@ShannonGreen]

They actually have holes in the corners that you can use. In the video at about 18:30 you can see me putting an awl through the corner holes.

[@munaanani5762]

What is the use of these beads

[@ShannonGreen]

You can make them into jewelry or use them as embellishments for journals, tassels, etc.

[@lynne80401]

Shannon, it was recently pointed out to me that my remarks could be considered rude, I love your chat and your thoughts, your projects have their own file in my saves; in real life we could be friends. I said "Bob's your uncle" in a post to you; it is a silly saying one says when they mean "there ya go" or "well done" , I like "down and dirty", or "zip zap`. Please know I am a fan and would never insult you. Keep up the great work and WEAR YOUR MASK.

[@ShannonGreen]

I took no offense at all Lynne but it was very thoughtful of you to clarify. I sure do appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment and I promise my mask is on my face every time I leave my house! :)

[@skybluespike8373]

If you take your right triangles and snip off the larger end at an angle, you can turn them into isosceles triangles. That's how I've always done them. I'm not much for dealing with patterns.

[@ShannonGreen]

Great idea thanks!

[@debbiecarolla7511]

Very informative

[@ShannonGreen]

Thank you for watching!

[@angel_on_the_edge8084]

Very cool!! I'm always looking for ways to use scrap strips. Love your beads, how would you use them afterwards? Glad someone understands Brexit cos we don't over this side of the pond!!! 😂😂😂

[@ShannonGreen]

LOL THe size and shape of these beads would make good charms to dangle from journal spines.

[@StitchingMae]

Ive done this tape at work but just a square. Usually when i am talking to a doc about orders more of a fiddly type action. If only i had realized.

[@ShannonGreen]

You were arting and didn't know it!

[@PrinceCharmThings]

If you have right triangles that you want to use, you just need to trim the bottom (wide end) to make it into an isosceles triangle. If you laid it out on the mat you are using, you would just put the tip at the half-inch mark and the other end with the right angle against the inch line. The right side will be longer. Just cut across the bottom so that both sides are equal. It won't take that much off.

[@ShannonGreen]

Great idea, thanks!

[@jennywren76]

you can just cut right angle triangles, and then cut the wide end on an angle to get an isosceles, it's a bit less fiddly.

[@juliannewilliams7402]

In the olden days, when I made about 2 million beads, I cut each bit by hand with scissors... those were the days....lol

[@ShannonGreen]

OMG I can't even imagine!

[@marjoriepetithomme848]

Bonjour je regarde votre vidéo vous prenez quoi comme papier pour faire les perles carré et rond et vous faite des bande de papier de combien bonne journée à vous vous pouvez me le traduire en français

[@marjoriepetithomme848]

Bonjour je regarde votre vidéo vous prenez quoi comme papier pour faire les perles en papier vous faites des bande de combien pour faire des perles en carré vous pouvez me le traduire en français Bonne journée à vous

[@marjoriepetithomme848]

Bonsoir je regarde votre vidéo vous prenez quoi comme papier pour faire les perles carré en papier vous faites des bande de combien pouvait vous me le traduire en français bonne soirée à vous 😊😊

[@AmandaPTS]

Shannon, grab the app Wakelet and you can save the posts and links you want to get back to later.

[@ShannonGreen]

Great idea thanks!

[@bonniefaltz9505]

You made cutting the paper and making the beads perfectly clear. Thank you, as I have trouble with measuring and cutting the paper. May I ask, where did you get your cutter? I have a guillotine type cutter and it is difficult to line up the paper and it scares me (LOL) as the blade is very sharp. Thank you again. Love making these pillow beads.