Paper Beads - Recycle Magazines into Paper Beads for Jewelry

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Paper Beads from Recycled Magazines!

What are paper beads?

Plain and simply they're old magazines and a little glue. Can you imagine a gorgeous paper bead necklace made from an old, but colorful Architectural Digest magazine? Yes, it's true! So instead of throwing out your old magazines that pile up month after month - let's get creative and do our share of recycling, while at the same time making beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry!  It can be addictive for all you crafty night owls out there, getting tired of crocheting! There are some basic tools you need to get going with Paper Beads - the paper bead roller, diamond glaze and of course old magazines and scissors!

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Shopping for Paper Beads?

Aubrey's Beads - Online Shop or in Glendora, CA - 1200 East Route 66, #101
Buy (or just browse) bulk paper beads, finished paper bead jewelry, or tools to make them!

Aubreys Beads Paper Beads Shop


Paper Beads at Esty.com - We have paper beads all shapes and sizes all hand made from the Philippines. You will also find beautiful elegant paper bead jewelry. Over 90 items to browse.

Buy Paper Beads from Etsy

Beautiful recycled paper gems!

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How to make a paper bead:

How to Make Paper Beads
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A few items to get you started with your new craft!

Paper Bead Metal Roller Kit - featured in the video above, the roller is, you guessed it, what helps you roll the recycled magazine paper strips into the bead.

Vibrance - Paper Bead Glaze - New! Signature glaze made especially for paper beads, by Janice Mae, the Paper Bead Princess!

Please post your what inspires you to be creative with your recycling?

  • TinTeddy Apr 24, 2012 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Such fun :-)
  • MintySea Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:02 am | delete
    wow these look so nice
  • mommafox Mar 14, 2012 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    This is something I'm trying with my daughter for fun. She's so crafty, she needs something to make from recycles.
  • PamPeterson Nov 18, 2011 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    Great idea! I'll have to try it!
  • NellinShoppi Oct 29, 2011 @ 10:32 am | delete
    I love making paper beads. its alot of work though!
  • PeaceLoveBeads Jan 23, 2011 @ 7:19 am | delete
    What a great idea! I'd actually never heard much about paper beads, but I think I'll look more into them now.
  • iyashiwand Dec 26, 2010 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    I'm so glad that paper beads are being revived. I've seen these years ago and they are so beautiful. Thanks for the reminder about what a beautiful craft this is!
  • Ducks May 27, 2010 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    Is there a way to stop the photos from changing so that I can get a look at this Jewelry?
  • Vera G. Apr 25, 2010 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    Amazing what magazine paper, little glue and creativity can do! Simply amazing! Beautiful work with your paper beads! Inspiring.
  • paperfacets Mar 10, 2010 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    I am interested and I will try to get to the shop soon. I am Paperfacets on Etsy.
  • Kenneth Oct 29, 2009 @ 9:30 pm | delete
    How can I get that rock candy paper beads bracelet?
  • foreverme Sep 16, 2009 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    How fascinating! Makes you think - what use could I come up with for recycle-ables? Come visit me at http://www.squidoo.com/easyhomeremedies.
  • Mzuribeads Jul 29, 2009 @ 2:45 am | delete
    Love this blog...great beads and great video tutorial!
    Mzuribeads is an ethical business who have been individually hand rolling recycled paper beads and jewelry in Uganda since 2006. I would like everyone interested in our fair trade bead art to find out how we make our recycled paper beads by visit our website. www.mzuribeads.com

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