Sunday, February 20, 2011

Paper Pulp Beads

Paper pulp made from newspaper and boiling water in a large kettle

Let the paper pulp sit for about one hour and then drain as much water as possible from the mixture. Next, roll the pulp into desired bead size using the palm of your hand.

WOW,  dinosaur eggs! Let the beads dry for about one week.

Once the beads have completely dried, you can paint them! I used some left over acrylic paint, but any paint will do (be resourceful!)
Again, let the beads dry....


Apply clear coating, such as the amazing modge podge! Lastly, drill holes to string the dino-egg beads. :)

2 comments:

Chesterbrook Academy Elementary said...

This is a great idea Molly.
I will have to try it with my older students.

Thanks for sharing

Molly Stewart said...

thanks, enjoy!