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Ceramic Bead Pendant wraps with vintage chain and beads... at Patricia's!

Wire wrapped bangles with variety of vintage beads.. at Patricia's!

Shop local this holiday season, like Patricia's shoppe in Whitefish Bay, WI.  Spread the love from your local small business and local artists to your loved ones! Check out Patricia's Shoppe: http://www.patriciashoppe.com/ Enjoy, Happy Holidays!

I'm a busy bee!

I've been getting ready for the big earring event coming up at Patricia's in Whitefish Bay, WI. check it

Twisty Turny Earrings

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. :)

Recycled Paper Beads

During my student teaching, I had the unique experience to teach a small class of all girls titled "Folk Art." This was a lot of fun and offered a new perspective to the art room. A lesson that I taught was "Recycled Paper Jewelry," Inspired by the women of Uganda. Here is a great website to check out for more information, images, and if you ever need a school fundraiser this is a great one! http://www.beadforlife.org/. The students were required to make a "set" consisting of 3 items. The girls were so creative! One student found some images of Andy Warhol and his work and made oblong Warhol earrings (the red necklace and earring set below.) Way to go girls! This was a great lesson to integrate culture as we as environmentally friendly art. Some good papers to use: wrapping paper! (those wrappings that you don't want to ruin by opening can now be turned into jewelry) magazines, newspaper, fibrous handmade paper, homework, sketchbook pages, letters, valentines... enjoy!