And nine years later, I'm finding this, and loving it!

I used two 12" long strips for each bead, one was 1/2" wide and the other was 1/2" at one end and tapers to 1/16" roughly on the other:) roll the strait strip first then glue on the taper starting with the wide end.

I found this video years ago and loved it. Been making beads ever since. I even hand painted some paper with watercolors and used that. I also went into Paint on my computer, put some random colors out there, printed it, and made beads with that.

This is so awesome. I am considered disabled due to having IBC (inflammatory breast cancer) and all that comes with having cancer and I need other things to do while not getting up and going to a job. This is one of the things I can do at home. I love your energy. I always smile and chuckle while watching any of your videos. Keep doing what you do. God bless.

thanks! I just dipped the bead back in the powder while it was hot so the new coat of powder stuck, if you wait too long you will need to add more ink:) They are water resistant, I wouldn't wear them in the tub LOL! When you glue in the bead core allow some glue to drip into the hole to seal the center of the bead and you will be all set:)

that was so kind of you to include the link on ebay for the cores on this project. This is one of the best tutorials! Thank you for sharing. bye

I have made beads like this since 1962, but this is the first I have heard of "bead cores". To me, they look like eyelets on shoe laces. New trick for an old dog ;-) Your beads look gorgeous.

Hi Lindsay! It's been 2 months since I wrote asking you for advice on the diff colors of UTEE and wow! exciting things are happening! A print shop here uses boxes of colored paper to print fliers, any rejects are tossed, I simply turn them over and cut my strips, lol. I double the length to compensate for the thin paper. I've saved my old scraps of card-stock, I use those, even mixing colors, a wide strip of one color for the first roll, another which I cut with pinking shears for texture. I detest paper waste, I want future generations to enjoy trees! Some of my UTEE colors all of which were gifted, are the solid clear, white and black, the metals - copper, gold, silver, bronze and so on as well as regular embossing powder which range in colors from summer fruits to a primary holiday palette .The paper can be any color really even old white typing paper. I have several ink colors too which I'm experimenting with. I also received my heat gun from my friend. My only expenses have been the bead cores, also $5.00, free shipping on ebay and they arrived in 5 days! wow! And I bought several colors of memory wire for $1.00 for 4.9 feet at walmart. I don't want to invest in chains and such until I'm sure of the person's preference I'm gifting to. My wonderful friend who gave me my 'treasures' was an avid crafter and now late in her 70's has decided to travel and didn't want the beautiful collection to be wasted. I know I'm rambling but I must thank you again for sharing your awesome talent, and I look forward to receiving mail from your blog, my life has become endless possibilities, who'd have known , right? Hugs!~~

Omg...this is so amazing and no one would EVER know that these beads made from PAPER were not the real Pandora beads, which are like, so very expensive! LOVE this tutorial!

I've made paper beads since childhood but those bead cores really take it up a notch! 🙂 Nicely done!

You are AWESOME! Your videos are clear, concise and complete...that, along with your upbeat personality, makes me feel like I can do it. I'm very depressed so for me to actually DO something rather than watch others says a LOT. Thank you...all your hard work is so appreciated!!!

Since I am a paper crafter I have most of the supplies for making these beads. I am so impressed with your tutorial and definitely going to try it after the busy holidays are over...can't wait! Thanks 😀

I love watching your videos. It's great that you get right to the project and don't spend 5 minutes just talking before you start. Thanks for your projects. :-)

Ooh we have made lots of "ordinary" paper beads, but do love glass effect finish! Adding it to my How To video playlist! Thanks!

Wow I love this so much. KZfaq showed me this 9 years later and I’m here for it!🙌🏻❤

I didn't realize this video was so old, rhe quality and energy is the same as recent videos. Love it.

Loved the tutorial. I just located it. I have been looking for a specific color in the European type beads and so far have not located them and since finding your tutorial on making paper beads I think I may have to try it. Thanks again.

I absolutely loved this tutorial! I ran to the craft store so I could try making paper beads of my own! I love it! Thanks for the inspiration!

Love it! Made paper beads for my mom in 5th grade and she loved them and still has them in a necklace

Might I say I love your energy!!!! So happy and down to earth ... very thorough and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! So beautiful and simple! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Thank you so much for this tutorial.

How neat of an idea to use embossing ink for this! Such a quick and easy alternative to using varnish and waiting for it to dry and then cure!!

Absolutely wonderful. Love the embossing powder idea. Brilliant.

They are just beautiful and can't tell the difference between the two. Great job.

Beautiful paper beads, thanks for sharing

Abbie, Yes you can use any color but it will cover the pattern and color of your bead, you can even use multiple colors and it will be like using frit with glass, so cool! Embossing in is a slow drying sticky ink, you can use vegetable glycerin applied with a sponge in place of the ink as well:)

Thank you for sharing ,I can use all the help I can get and people who share like you make life sweeter!

Same here! 9 years later you show up on my fyp!! Can’t wait to try. Also you can get different size eyelets to use as bead cores.

Wow, these are so gorgeous. One of the best beads I have seen. I am "Just" starting to make my own beads. Thank you for sharing

This video is awesome! I had no idea how easy it is to make my own custom beads. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

awesome results. thanks! Im working overseas with limited access to traditional craft supplies... so this is ideal with such professional looking results! may have to go the resin route for my finishes.. but excited to try!

Wow! I am impressed how easy this process can be! Thank you!

WOW...great idea using the embossing powder!! Gives it a great shiny finish! Thank you so much for this vid =]

This is just incredible, loved watching the process!! thank you for the share!

BEAUTIFUL,CLEAR,AND GOOD FOCUSING

Fantastic demo. The best tutorial for making professional looking paper beads. Kudos to you.

Love this, will be using up my scraps. Thanks Lindsay.

This is GREAT! I make really pretty Rhythm Beads for horse's Mane & Tails so Im always looking for unique beads to add to my stash. Making them myself will give my beads an extra touch of personality! Thanks for the excellent instructions!😁💓

You did an awesome job explaining how to make these beads. Thank you!!!

So pretty! Love that it actually looks like a glass bead.

a hair dryer will not get hot enough, I use my heat gun everyday from drying a watercolor so I can go tot eh next step to removing hot glue strings to stamping, you will get a lot of use from it and it only costs $10-$20 at a craft store with a coupon! Hardware store have them too and they are super hot, so be careful if you go that route. You can use clear nail polish of mod-podge if you do not want to bother with the heat gun.

Thank you so much I honestly didn't know what paper beads were but i had heard the term and was curious and your tutorial helped answer my questions as to what they were and how they were made 😊

These are beautiful. Have been thinking about making paper beads. Now I will. That embossing powder is beautiful!

This is just so amazing, and the end product looks so fancy. I love your ideas.

You are a real find! My word for 2016 is also UPLIFTING!!!! I decided Xmas last year that I am done with people who are so negative and I am going to try and uplift persons this year and if they moan let them see the fun or good side of things. We are sometimes so ungrateful when we have it soooooo good. Bless you

I absolutely loved this video! The presentation was flawlessly clear and the end product is stunningly beautiful! I can't wait to try it out!

Love, I am so excited about this project. Thank you for sharing. What a lovey end result.

Great idea for my kids and I to work on for home-made Christmas presents! Thank you!

I made a beautiful necklace years ago with newspaper beads wooden beads and suede chord.

Very nice , your a great teacher

Those beads are beautiful! Thank you.

Im in love with this! My "crafty" teenage kids love this to! Makes the best gifts for ANY occasion! JS

Boa noite! São lindos seus trabalhos. Quero aprender essa técnica.💗💗

love this! I just recently found your channel. I love your energy, content and your wide variety of art and craft covered. You, Lindsay are the real gem. Thank you! I am beginning my journey of sharing crafting with others in a local setting. I am looking to find more of creating earrings and setting up a booth/display in a flea market/craft fair/ or antique mall. I love your video showing your earring packaging. I am trying to find any videos involving creating jewelry. I am sifting through your channel and love hearing of your journey. Take care!

I make a variety of paper beads in many different styles for jewelry that I sell online. This is an amazing, simple and fun adaptation! Just brilliant! Thank for sharing!!

Wow!!! I'm going to make my own prayer beads! Great demo. Thank you so much.

Just wow 😳 incredibly clever

It's amazing how much class the beads gain from adding those little silver grommets! And, of course, the genius idea of embossing powder. It really makes it look like glass. Darn you! Now I have to run right out to the store and buy all these supplies because I cannot wait to try this! (As if my crafting area dost not runneth over already.) LOL! It's gorgeous. Thanks for a great idea. :D

Lindsay I really love 💕 these beads. They’re so awesome and beautiful thank you so much 😊

Very detailed, very good tutorial. Thank you for your organized look at this!

Muito lindo e fácil . você pode falar em português os dois produtos que você usa pra da brilho .😘😘

awesome, which powder and pad u have used for shine

Seriously beautiful beads...love this!

AWESOME! I have watched a lot of beading videos and these are the easiest and most professional looking! So happy you share your brilliance with us! ❤️🦋💜

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT RULER!!! Its amazing and I love how thick it is! I need one! Loving this style of paper beads!

very educational.... where did you buy your cutter? & what its called?

They are so beautiful & look so much like glass.

Parabéns, adorei as suas pulseiras, ficaram uma graça!!! 👏👏👏😃

hello how long does the bead lasts after embossing? is it harder? waterproof? and what type of paper do you use? regular paper? sorry for all the questions i don't know anything about beads

could you use a hair dryer instead of a heat gun?

love this idea we got my mom a charm bracelet a few christmas's ago and this is such a great mother's day craft the kids can do to have personalized charms of paper that don't weigh down the bracelet too much love it

You are the BEST Paper Bead Instructor on this website . Thanks for sharing your creative expertise.👍

Wish I had seen this before I gave away my beading tools and supplies. I draw and paint mostly.

hola..por favor alguien que me pueda traducir con que los cubre para darle el brillo....son hermosas,quiero hacerlas .gracias

That was so cool. I have never seen these made. So easy! I I can easily keep scraps from my card making etc to use for beads. Thanks for this tutorial Lindsay.😊

I just found you on youtube. I learned to make these beads in fourth grade back in 1966! Glad to see someone is still making them.

I've seen a lot of bead videos but none of the beads are as fabulous as yours. Great instructions...they are beautiful!!!. TFS

This looks like alot of fun !! A good way to use up paper scraps !

I have been watching many videos of making beads with paper. This is the best so far !! Thank you !!!

This is an excellent project! Thank you for sharing! 😊😊💚

I luv your beads, and the way you teach, thanks heaps. Fiona - Australia

Super fun...Made one full bracelet...turned out great...On to a second with color and on second trying the embossing powder...Thanks a tonne...

Loved this tutorial. So creative. Thank you for sharing!

Love how you use bead cores for a really lovely pro finish! Will share on my blog so others can come learn!!

Your beads are very pretty. I've made a ton of these things. When I roll mine I water down the glue and glue the whole strip as I'm rolling it. I put them on wire coat hangers to dry. When they are dry I coat them with triple thick. They are so much fun to make.

Thumbs up big time. These are the most beautiful beads ever ! Thank You so much ! Love your work .

Beautiful paper paper beads . I love it

Gotta try this! They are gorgeous! Thanks.

These are beautiful and so easy to make..Another great way to use chunky embossing powder..🙌🏽🙌🏽Thanks so much for sharing

Great tutorial. Beautiful paper beads. Thanks for sharing.

I've been watching all sorts of videos and found you and Emi both explain it perfectly 🥰

WOW! Awesome project, incredible video with easy to follow instructions. Great job!

I just listened to the video again and caught it. Excited to try it

What a beautiful bead you made! Nice video!

having so much time on hand this looks like a great project Thanks

Uh oh...looks like too much addicting fun! I think this will be great to do with my toddler when she gets a bit older, so simple and pretty! Thanks for sharing!

I saw this craft tip elsewhere but they didn’t explain about how to get the eyelets to fit, very helpful thank you.

This was an awesome tutorial. I love my beads!

Yay! Something uo use up my papercrafting eyelets on! I hate hate hate setting eyelets [I can never get them to end up where I want them to be!] but I love papercrafting and adding beads to different projects. This way I can make exactly the bead I want to coordinate with each individual project. Love it! Thanks for sharing!

Muchas gracias por este fantástico vídeo, muy bien explicado. Y tu eres una persona muy simpática y agradable.