Paperbead Key Necklace

[simons411]

Saw the challenge a while ago and wanted to enter but almost forgot.  I'm new so I'm sure if I'm doing this right.

A closeup of the necklace:



I made a paperbead necklace I used newspaper (doubled, 1/4 inch wide) to make the beads (then I coated them) and mixed them with some other glass beads, and  key I found.

Heres two more pic's if it works, first the whole necklace;



And a close-up of the beads;



I was looking through other posts, and there was a tip about making paper beads with tubing from something like a spray bottle, incredibly helpful! The only thing I do differently is use stick glue when I roll them, but the other way may work cleaner.  And I always try to coat them with something, I used to use nail polish which can add some interesting color.

I want to win, but there are some other awesome entries, you all are so artistic! I can't wait to try other challenges

[Jen Sews]

I love this!  you take great pictures too.     I really like the key detail.  Someday I want to make some paper beads.

[Calabaza]

The paper beads look really nice! The key is a great touch.

[bunny1kenobi]

the type on the paper works well with the key - adds a little to the vintagey feel!  Pinning this one! 

[whenindoubtsew]

That's beautiful

[Kodeekins]

That is so beautiful!

[simons411]

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

[kriSmith]

This is a very beautiful necklace. I need to try my hand at some paper beads. So pretty.

[mrsflibble]

wow, I need to try paper beads. this is gorgeous.

[shannon1976]

This is gorgeous! All I need to make this is old keys. Thanks for sharing.