Paper Beads made into Earrings!

A week or so ago, I posted a picture showing the beads I made from magazines! Well, now I've made them into earrings. They are really cool. I've added a diamond glaze to them so they actually have the texture of plastic. Makes them more durable for sure.  Check them out at my site! http://www.etsy.com/shop/YouthfulYogini

Making Beads

Every now and then I get restless and need to create. I love making jewelry, but had taken a hiatus when my kids were very young. It seems I get a bit more time to myself these days, and my interest has picked up again.

I started making beads from magazines. What fun! I'm not that good at it yet, but I feel with practice, I'll be making quite a bit of beads. I am looking at magazines in a different way than I did before. I like the pages that have multiple colors on them so I can create colorful beads. Here are a few of the beads I've made (they still need to be glazed, but for now, this is the rough version.): Link to a great website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnTWQ77g1Y4


With accent beads, I know these will be fun. They are so colorful, it's hard to get a sense what they are really like. After I've glazed them, I will take a pic, then again after I've created jewelry. (Hey at least it didn't cost me anything to do!)

Enjoy your weekend, all!!!