Friday, November 11, 2011

Handmade Paper Beads

My college roommate recently flew to Chicago to visit me. Of course we had a downtown day, but being the gracious hostess that I am, I set up a jewelry station in my family room and put her to work. We cut up sheets of my handmade paper, rolled the strips into beads, and sealed them with acrylic varnish. The we played with all my jewelry supplies and made bracelets. I love mixing the paper beads with others for color and texture - glass, wood, metal and plastic add just the right visual interest.
These pieces will be on display at The Center's Art Show/Sale on November 20.
I hope my roomie is wearing her new bracelets with style.

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