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Paper Earrings

Gold paper swirls and Swarovski sparkle

Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

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Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Funky, Mod

Materials

Paper, Swarovski crystals, lacquer

What was your inspiration?

I came across a small amount of vintage Japanese Chiyogami Washi paper...not enough for a bracelet so I decided to make earrings. They're fabulous because they are so striking, yet no matter how big they are, they are feather light!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Be patient, have a steady hand and a good pair of jewelers pliers.

21 comments

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Diabou

Apr 09, 2012

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Beautiful. Artsy yet refined. Keep up the good work. I'm curious... do you use glue when you roll the beads, then lacquer, or do you use the lacquer as the glue? Diane

WellRead

Apr 11, 2012

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I glue as I roll. I lacquer when they're done. 3 coats over 2 days so there's time to cure.

christine47756

Apr 09, 2012

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I make paper beads too.

Willowcrown

Apr 06, 2012

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I really love the gold pair, they are just lovely!

WellRead

Apr 11, 2012

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Thank you...I've been doing some custom work, and happy with the results!

SusieQ57

Apr 05, 2012

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I think your earrings are beautiful. I remember a couple of years back, I worked as a telephone receptionist for a travel agency that allowed me to do my crafts at work. I started making paper beads then. I think I will pick it up again. New inspiration.

Kandlle

Apr 05, 2012

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Sooooo pretty! I'm going to have to try this technique. :-)

noripoo

Nov 05, 2011

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what kind of lacquer do you use?

WellRead

Nov 06, 2011

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There are many different brands, and different formulations. I use a nitrocellulose lacquer. It dries quickly and is often used on wooden furniture and paper came from wood, so.....:0) FYI...lacquered beads MUST be properly cured to allow time for any solvents to evaporate.

WellRead

Nov 06, 2011

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Luxgirl

Aug 21, 2011

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I think your earrings are beautiful. As for the ignorant comments I would not worry about it. Besides who are these people to say anything. I thank you for sharing your pictures of your projects with us. It is great inspiration and ideas. Thanks and keep smiling!

WellRead

Aug 13, 2011

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Wow...I never thought I'd get negative comments! I didn't offer lessons, in fact, I wouldn't even begin to know how to teach! I'm just no that good at expressing myself. I will absolutely answer any questions anyone has...so sorry for any misunderstanding!

artandbev92320

Aug 11, 2011

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My daughter (a paper-and-fiber artist) makes amazing papers in her studio, so we use scraps from her projects to make beads, then wrap some of them with fine wire embellished with seed beeds and dip them in molten acrylic. They usually need bead caps because the ends aren't really pretty, but they end up as lovely, unique pieces.

christine47756

Aug 09, 2011

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you can get the instructions for some beads on your computer just print up paper beads & see what comes up.

christine47756

Aug 09, 2011

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I made lots of paper beads a long time ago out of junk mail .

Tisia

Aug 08, 2011

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Are these very hard to make?

swozencra81287

Aug 08, 2011

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Still no instructions -- just photos. Not what I as an artist-craftsperson-artisan want. I can probably do this simply because of my own knowledge, but it is misleading to imply in your Facebook posting that the person following the link will actually get something other than a chance to look at some pictures.

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WellRead

Aug 14, 2011

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First, please know that the facebook posting you're referring to isCrafy...not mine! I'm not a teacher, and not very good at expressing myself. O don't think I could offer instructions in a clear way that would be easy to understand. I'm a ameber here, just like you, and joined to get ideas and inspiration, and hopefully, to make some new friends. I'm really sorry you're upset and apologize for any misnderstanding.

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