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

โ–ถ Watch on YouTube Channel: Lisa Capen Quilts - The Quiltmaker Homestead

Project Details

Category:
Mixed Media
Project Type:
Bead Dangle Charm
Style:
YouTube Inspiration
Date Saved:
2026-08-25
Difficulty:
Easy to Medium
Time to Make:
1โ€“2 hours
Best For:
Journal dangles, tassels and handmade charm clusters

At a Glance

LayersPaper bead plus layered jewelry findings and charms
DimensionsSmall hanging charm / varies
InteractiveNo
PrintableNo
Technique FocusDangle Charms, Jewelry Assembly, Paper Beads
A handmade paper-bead tutorial that continues into assembling the beads as dangle charms.

About This Project

A handmade paper-bead tutorial that continues into assembling the beads as dangle charms.

What You'll Love

Saved because it combines two useful skills in one project: making paper beads and turning them into hanging charms.

Key Techniques Used

  • Dangle Charms
  • Jewelry Assembly
  • Paper Beads

Main Supplies

  • Paper strips or finished paper beads
  • Bead roller or skewer
  • Adhesive and optional sealant
  • Head pins or eye pins
  • Jump rings
  • Small beads or charms
  • Jewelry pliers

Project Tags

Mixed MediaBead Dangle CharmYouTube InspirationDangle CharmsJewelry AssemblyPaper Beads

Color Palette

Deep Black
Cream
Warm Beige

Printables

No printable is associated with this Craft Idea.

My Notes

Useful for journal spines and tassels. Focus first on a sturdy bead, then add hardware and smaller charm elements.

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