Tutorial : On Boho Beads Using Straws

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[@margaritaaguilar7405]

One of my favorite creative girls, God bless you ..... I wrap paper and glue on the wire and then wrap the other goodies on top of the hard paper bead ... keep the creative juices flowing brave one !!!

[@janevincent7103]

That sounds like a good way to do it. XOXOJane

[@cherrifoster4850]

Just found this video. I have lots of success just making a paper bead and decorating it. It is firm already from rolling the paper and glue - many more shapes than with a straw!!

[@naomiboisson6966]

Hi you are awesome! When the straws are so thin, it doesn't matter if it moves a bit. I cover the whole straw with masking tape (painters tape). Then I cover the straw with strips of material, using wood glue. I also put the string, glitter, etc on the whole straw. I then cut the straw in small pieces according to how long I want the beads. Then I do the wire thing also using caps before I twist the rings. I then embellish each bead seperately.

[@lorineltner6193]

would love to se some of your bead work Naomi BOISSON

[@naomiboisson6966]

Hi Lori :) I only started making some recently (inspired by Secret Soto) I will post some on my Facebook page Gypsy Soul as soon as I have enough that is fit for human consumption. :) I do a lot of other creative stuff though. You are welcome to check it out. Namaste.

[@janevincent7103]

Hey there, I love your beads--truly BOHO. I. saw your vid where you used a pen tube and made my hubby cut 2 old motel pen tubes up for me. I've watched numerous bead vids and yours are the ones for me. FYI-I was at Dick Blick's art store in Phoenix and just happened to find these reusable straws. They are stiff like pen tubes, though not quite as thick. Hub cut them up too, now I need to set up an assembly line and go to it. Thank you. XOXOJane

[@marlenejones6266]

Your hubby sounds like a very cool guy willing to help cut the straws up for you. Will you use,your beads or sell them? My husband sits and reads all day long. Sometimes barely uttering a word to me. I want to mak3 these beads and make a Garland for my tiny Christmas tree.

[@Queenofdamned13]

Hi...I just wanted to say thank you because you thought of subbys like me that don't have the ways of getting materials or cutting hard things.....I love listening and learning beautiful creations by you.....so Thanx 💜

[@Creativebirdie]

hello Steph i read this comment and have come up with two more ideas with you in mind

[@Queenofdamned13]

diys with Sigrid Soto Thanks Sigrid i have the same materials like for 3 years already lol but i said to myself i rather try to recycle stuff and what you do is amazing beautiful and helps 🌎 😄.....

[@ThePromiseLast]

You're such a well hydrated inspiration...arts way too cool!!!

[@lydiastanford1335]

Have you tried cutting the straw,lengthwise,then running glue inside along the straw lengthwise,then lay wire in it,and pinch straw back together?

[@judithmorris688]

After you put glue in one side, turn it over and put salt into straw. then close opening with glue. works great

[@kathyrivera435]

I have a suggestion. Made a bunch years ago. There is actually an awesome book just on different ways to make these beads! Got this idea from there. Find beads that fit snugly into the straw. A bit of white glue helps! And there you have it. I used wood beads cause they fit! Brilliant idea the had!

[@carmenzermeno7707]

Good video, easy to follow! Ignore the negative comments, love how you talk to us!😊

[@joanneborg8074]

I was going to try them with paper straws. They are much stiffer. Thank you for sharing your process. X

[@koyosensebe8027]

I love the way you make this tutorial, and I’m so happy you sharing.

[@ForTwnT420]

Lmfao I just started making paper beads and I'm glad I'm not the only one who just rubs the glue off my fingers 😂

[@tammyadams7965]

HI, last night I had an idea to make a paper bead first using a tooth pick if you don't have a paper bead roller. Cut your paper strips 2 inch or 1 1/2 inch how ever wide you want, glue it and then pull it off your tooth pick or roller tool. Nice and stable and hole is in the center to put the wire through. Tube paper bead. : ) I love your videos, I am learning so much and having a blast!

[@LeeLee-nw4db]

Hi Sigrid, thanks for sharing this idea. I found that if you cut the wire that goes through the straw so there is approx. 1" to 1 1/2" sticking out either end. Hold straw and start filling with glue, turn over and stick wire in styrofoam. Fill in other end of straw with glue. Let dry. Remove from styrofoam. There may be a little bit of styrofoam stuck to the end. Peel off as much as you can, but don't worry too much with it because it will be covered by the bead cap. Again, tfs. :)

[@Creativebirdie]

great idea thank you

[@christinecrow1410]

I use balloon sticks. I love them they are perfect.

[@Creativebirdie]

Thank you for sharing 😘Yes me too I am the original creator and designer of boho beads and have used hundreds of different substrate to create the .

[@evelynrizzo929]

Have you considered using plastic tubing, such as the ones used in fish-tank aquariums? I am in love with this craft, and have a lot of tubing. I think it would be firm, and would be easier to fill with hot glue. What do you think?

[@NRGhealer]

I like to use the nice straws from Culver's Burgers. They are a larger diameter and a harder plastic. Braum's has good straws, too.

[@JenG1985]

So pretty! Def gonna have to give these a go. Thanks for sharing! 💚☺💙✌❣

[@Creativebirdie]

yes have fun

[@jeanmurdock2926]

I use coffee sturere/ sip. They are hard and you want need the hot glow. Nice beads.

[@royalrleenz9391]

Have never made these but I really like them and plan to give it a try. I have two ideas about this....I'm going to try it with a swizzle stick because they're much thinner....I'm also thinking to wrap the center of a length of wire with a bit of polymer clay and bake it first. 👏🏼

[@evelynbarney821]

FWIW - here is my method. I make a PAPER tube out of scrap - often newspaper from flyers. Make it enough layers to give strength. the center won't be as large and you won't have to fret over centering the wire because that will happen when you run it through the bead cap. It doesn't matter if it's straight inside the bead, only what it looks like when it comes out the end.

[@parisnchristlove]

Another idea, paper straws so the hot glue will work. Or, what I’ve been doing, rolling cardstock with a very narrow center. It doesn’t take much cardstock to roll into a nice sized base for your boho embellishments. Viola!

[@mebee4894]

I've been keeping the tubes from spray bottles (like hair & antibacterial bottles) they are thin & sturdy :-)

[@Creativebirdie]

have fun making them and you got great ideas

[@loredanastancioi5482]

Use wider/larger straw and cut them short eventually (my personally preferance). The hot glue is thick, can’t penetrate through a small hole.

[@lindaallen7800]

Thanks for sharing. Could you not put hot glue on one end, fill with salt and more hot glue. Even rice and stuffing came to my mind. I have been making too many stuffed items. I love this. Thank you!

[@lgene7232]

Are use my drop sheet paper and wrap it around a straw and then instead of using wire I use a little big paperclips straightened out and I use that to add beads to and I don’t fill it up with beads I just leave it because the paper is so hard with the glue it’s very nice

[@ginah9338]

love this! I was wondering why do we have to glue the wire inside the straw? cant wait to make these beauties! thank you

[@Creativebirdie]

Have fun making them

[@lindadechow2212]

Oh cool, yes I really think paper beads then the material on top with a bit of glue would work best. I have made both and I love that idea of strengthening them with the paper and glue. I have to say that I really like the soft feel of the cloth, though, so I probably won't wrap that paper too hard =) Bless your heart.

[@donnaseeton3568]

Check out tutorial by Tilly Douglas, she used paper straws and a smaller glue gun. You have the right idea, especially for a first try. Good job!!

[@michellehardwick5558]

I have just found your channel and have been obsessed. I love the Boho beads, however, I may have missed the video, but how are you wearing them? As a pendent? Love them, and have almost everything needed to make them.

[@venusiandesigns]

Hi, how are you? I was thinking maybe you could put some glue in the center of the wire and then put it inside and then put some glue on the side, might work. There some straws that are stronger them others, you might look in to it. They come out really nice. Thank you for your videos 😘

[@Creativebirdie]

i am doing ok a bit sick right now with a cold. How are you? you have good ideas thanks

[@sophiem6599]

Hi just wondering what gauge wire did you use? Thanks

[@odettevanheerden8430]

I love making these boho beads. loved these ones. cant wait to make some more. hugs Sigrid xxxx

[@Creativebirdie]

love ya

[@VintageBohemian]

I roll cardboard and slide it into the straw. It makes it strong. You can also squirt quick drying glue inside, make a batch & let dry. Also the hot glue you are using is hi-temp, you need lo-temp. Works much better & does not melt the straw. Good Luck sweetie.

[@hellenic.h1168]

Hi secret hope ur feeling better n Thanku for sharing ur boho beads r so awesome I have never tried then but by watching u I got a little idea about the hot glue maybe squeeze it in 1 side then pull the wire thru n hopefully it might pull the glue thru 2! Sorry I couldn't help but suggest it was saying it out loud whilst watching he he he talking to myself family thinks I'm nutty as!!!:)):)):)).

[@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie]

Oh cool, I am going o try this, tfs Sigrid

[@Creativebirdie]

thanks

[@sarahsadori9521]

Hi. I know this tutorial is already a while ago. But wanted to tell you that cakepop sticks or lollipop sticks work really great (of course the have to have a hole in the center) The results are really sturdy and just a bit of hot glue an the ends do the work of keeping them in place and not sliding around

[@destinydenney9749]

cut straw open and and fill with glue use thump tacks to hold open.

[@anaastorga2551]

Hi probable you need to use cold glue to fill de tube

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

I think if you forgo the hot glue and glue in a need that fits in the inside of the straw on both ends it would keep the wire streight and give ends some stabilization then do all your wrapping. The glue on the paper and matereal will harden the bead. That's what I do. Hope it helps

[@hopepingle8582]

What about coiling the part of the wire that's inside the straw?

[@tammiebelle9491]

if you're wanting the straw beginnings to be firm - suggestion - in addition to you shooting glue into each end, cut smll hole in middle and squirt glue in middle as well. the glue will more than support the hole space

[@dellamonk6792]

Hi. What about filling the straw with paper beads? They're easy to make and inexpensive, too! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

[@roxyfibertart]

hello I am a new subby - I love these! thank you so much for the turorial _ I just recently made, and gifted a couple of fabric Gypsy - Books/Journals and these will be perfect for when I can finally make a Gypsy Book for my self lol, I will keep : )) _ Great Tutorial God Bless, rosanne

[@Lubsy1]

Hi. Was just thinking. How about rolling a thin sausage of airdrying clay and putting that through the straw and then inserting the wire through the clay that's in the straw. I know it's a kinda lengthy process but just an idea. I haven't tried it btw.☺

[@MrFoziy79]

Just what I was going to suggest, great idea. :)

[@sunshinelynable]

I saw someone using the plastic balloon sticks which were harder and I think they just used a paper wrap first to make it the thickness required. I love your finished beads though, very pretty

[@sewsweet502]

Maybe you could cut the straw down the side and it will curl or you can open it and put some glue on it then curl it back up

[@BLITB]

I suggest putting in the wire, put on some hot glue to stabilize, turn and fill with seed beads, put glue on that side to stabilize wire and hold in seed beads. What do you think.

[@adurpina]

another great share video friend likes!!

[@douleyyates2842]

What about splitting the straw and putting the glue in the straw along with the glue

[@inah1257]

I tried filling up the straw with natural clay with the wire placed before it dries up. The problem though is when it dries, the clay cracks but I think this can be solved by sealing both ends with a glue or any other sealant appropriate for clay. In this case I used a wood glue as a sealant.

[@renewalof48]

Great tutorial.

[@Creativebirdie]

thank you

[@joannereeves1908]

Have you tried slicing the tube open. It would close up and be still be good and hard because of the glue

[@MissTuppy]

Hi Sigrid It's good to see you doing videos again 🤗 I love your Boho beads I haven't made any yet but you did make me make lots of feathers and I love them :) I wonder if a paper mache mix would be possible but I guess it would take longer to dry but would definitely be less burny on the fingers Eeek. I hate glue gun burns. hope your well and congratulations on your Lil lass you must be uber proud it's brilliant 🤗🖒X

[@Creativebirdie]

thank you

[@RabeccaPrimeau]

are those harder than straws

[@parisnchristlove]

I'm wondering if making a small bead (as you go) from air dry clay would work to keep the wire from moving about the larger diameter straw? I'll try that!

[@tishsmiddy71]

I fell frustrated... 😐 sorry ... I use coffee stir stir with a slit to hold my yarn ,garbage bag strips , paper or fabric .... still a fan , you taught me what I know !!!

[@bevvlundquist7010]

Maybe cut the straw in half, fill with glue and push back together.

[@mariale-bron9034]

The glue will dry fast using small amount with paper

[@teresajohnson6825]

Sigrid you could cut the straw then put the hot glue in then seal together...

[@Creativebirdie]

that just might work

[@heksedansd.2919]

Hey:-) IF you senter the wire in the enda, I dont think you ned glue inside...Just in the enda. You can fil up with seedbeeds or matches or whatever.

[@blondelebanese9922]

Would it work to just roll up some hard paper balls to fill the straw and just add some glue? Someone suggested using paperclay to put inside the straw but then I thought you could just use the air-dry paperclay to build the boho bead onto. Maybe someone has figured all this out by now but I’m just learning. ✌️❤️💜💙🤗

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

Just an idea, fill the straw with rice and the wire though with strong wet glue as easier to get glue in and dries hard. A lady on here said air dry clay in to the straw I think that is a great idea. Any way great video Thank you 😀

[@moonstone1026]

you need to get balloon sticks works great

[@GrumpetteJV]

I'm so in love with these boho beads, I'll be making some this afternoon I think (as soon as I get some thicker wire, mine's too flimsy. And I've been thinking I'd like to use aluminium foil or cheapo masking tape wrapped around the wire for a middle, as I only have a few beads and no glue gun. I'll let you know if it works or if I mess up. :-D Thank you so much for sharing Sigrid!

[@Creativebirdie]

yes please let me know how it works out

[@loriseabrook1906]

Maybe you can cut the straw on one side and glue it into the straw and use paper to glue on the outside of the straw and make it round again? That would be my idea. I dont have end caps so I have to see what I can make for them. TFS I came over from Peggys channel as she sent me a bead and I love it and she said she learned from you. TFS

[@suehenry3489]

I love the boho beads and your videos are inspirational, thank you. Do you still make the boho beads as I would love to purchase some?

[@heatherherrmann1777]

I wonder when I try this, if putting hot glue on one end while the wire is in, and then fill with like cheapo glue such as elmers school glue and then finish the other side with hot glue. Eventually the glue inside should dry. I'd probably have to wait a couple of days to decorate them but I might try it. I found you while browsing KZbin and am glad I did! Subscribed! :)

[@coraleewalsh7129]

Hi there, may a low temp fine nose glue may help. The fine nose will go into the straw further. Thanks for the video great work.

[@annbrockman3086]

Love your Beads! Are you using low temperature glue Sticks? Another thought I had is I wonder if coffee stir sticks would Work? Maybe too Skinny? I have a fine tip glue gun and it might work a little better too!

[@Creativebirdie]

no its a high temp glue gun its all i have. Yes i think your glue gun might work thanks for the tips

[@sherryhabing8104]

Ann Brockman that was my thought too hun coffee stir sticks

[@morningflowerB]

I would use cold glue.. Then when you put your end beads at the ends it will center and reinforce your wire/eye. But, your beads are really nice. Just thinking of your fingers and integrity of the straw. 💜🌺

[@inah1257]

I tried the coffee stirrers for paper beads and it is perfectly okay. I even tried the flatter ones and single holed stirrers.

[@janevincent7103]

I may try this too.XOXOJane

[@sharoncontreras6226]

Cut open the straw put the glue and close the straw

[@marykohler3655]

Try e6000 it will stay wet so you can more easily insert the wire or some kind tacky glue

[@christinecurtis6269]

super thanks for sharing you re great

[@Creativebirdie]

thanks

[@lorineltner6193]

very nice beads, could u use elmers glue and not hot glue maybe???

[@deborahfanning3504]

I like to use coffee stirrer straws

[@lynnedalrymple]

just add a bead cap either end

[@farfouraki]

amazing!

[@janevincent7103]

Here's a thought, I have some Artist Glitter Glue (not glittery, just the name of it) that comes with this very fine tip. (Finelines filled with a thinner glue might work too). So I was wondering if this tip could squeeze the glue down further? You'd have to wait a bit for it to set, but it dries fairly quickly. For me, I use your other method of putting some beads inside the tube. XOXOJane

[@SonjaFriskes]

Hi, new subby here, got your link from roxycar11.thank you for this turorial , i love the beads. xxx Sonja from The Netherlands

[@karenblake6149]

Haven't tried this but my glue gun has interchangeable tips and one of them is long and thin and may be able to insert in the straw capsule and get the glue farther into the middle.

[@venusiandesigns]

By the way my second last name is Soto also 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Creativebirdie]

so cool

[@carolhughes867]

put the beads on the wire first ,glue the beads as you pull it through the straw,glue both ends

[@lynhead52]

Use low temp glue. thanks for sharing.

[@AikunIhana]

How about You fill the straw with fine sand and used hot glue only to seal the ends?

[@karenkayser6248]

What about using a fine point glue gun

[@mariale-bron9034]

put in wire and add small pieces of paper with glue and stuff the straw.

[@cperrry5670]

She most likely had one of those glue guns that come with different size tips. And maybe a low melt gun?

[@tammiebelle9491]

or in advance - use elmers glue or tacky glue - fill her up and wait to dry

[@mandyd446385]

Here is an idea sweetie...make your bead...when done put the wire through. Then glue your bead caps and the wire shouldn't wiggle around after you turn your loop Just an idea!

[@Creativebirdie]

thank for the idea

[@lauramarrero8796]

maybe use hard straws

[@roseawen5961]

How about using a tiny bit of cheap moldable clay in the middle? You can get some for like one dollar.

[@Creativebirdie]

great idea

[@byhisdesign1195]

You may need a fine tip glue gun and also low temp glue

[@Creativebirdie]

i think so thank you

[@christierella]

Uśing paper straws is easier in my humble opinion.

[@kathyaddison1896]

One video I watched using straws, she used a paper straw. Then the tip of your glue gun needs to be skinny. But I love your videos.

[@deborahmclean8941]

I think maybe you have post nasal drip. Hence the clearing your throat. An antihistamine may help.

[@lindareed3385]

There is a glue gun out that has a long thin nozzle that may work.

[@ashphoenix5447]

Sigrid, I checked out your daughter's GofundMe to see what was up. I actually attended this conference many years ago. At that time I didn't have to pay anything for it as I was sponsored by a local club. I believe it was the Lion's Club or Civitans. You might check out your local clubs to see if they would sponsor your daughter. If I wasn't disabled and had some disposable income to share I would. I will share on my social media. I sincerely hope your daughter is able to attend. Ashley

[@Creativebirdie]

that's a great idea i will check many of them out thank you again.

[@ashphoenix5447]

Actually I think what I attended was different but I think it's still a good idea. Local organizations used to sponsor these types of endeavors. I had to attend a meeting of the sponsoring organization and give a presentation about my experience when I returned. I hope your daughter is awarded an actual scholarship from the organization so all this fundraising isn't needed. I was thinking that if you sell your boho beads and get a lot of orders it might be overwhelming for you. I started making them up and thought you might put out a call to your subbies that if they can't help financially they could help by crafting for you and sending you their own boho beads or feathers that you could in turn sell to raise money for your daughter. I'm making beads today & would be happy to send them to you this week for you to sell if you think my idea would be helpful to you. Let me know. Best of luck to you and your daughter. (oh, I can send you a pic of the beads so you can inspect them before you you agree if you want but I think even if you didn't like them they are boho and already made so if wouldn't take much time for you to add a different layer to them :-)

[@Creativebirdie]

you are so helpful thank you. Just the fact you came up with the idea is so nice of you let me put together some boho beads and kits and do a video on them and if i get over whelmed with order i will give you a shout. I did sell 30$ in feathers this week

[@ashphoenix5447]

Ok. I'm making the beads just because they are fun & I've been wanting to make them ever since I 1st saw your origional video last year. I've slowly been gathering scraps and supplies to make them & now was the perfect time to start. I've made 10 so far & I love them. They are so fun to make. Let me know if you need anything. $30 in feathers @ 3/$1 is a lot of feathers. You must be a much faster crafter than I am. I made some feathers a few weeks ago too. They are a blast also. If you need help let your fans know. I'm sure they'd give what they could. Some, like me, have spent $ on supplies a while ago and still have them so they are easier to give then money. Have an great week.

[@blondelebanese9922]

Ashs Vision What kind of Go Fund Me was/is needed? Is help still needed? I know this isn’t a new video but if it’s an ongoing problem....

[@janballs564]

Have you thought about using a low temp glue gun? Maybe your glue gun is too hot?

[@karenblake6149]

Just tried paper straws, so they don't melt.