Julie, I was watching one of your videos. I think you will find if you get a wallpaper brush when preparing your fabric with glue. Just a suggestion. Also I got one of those fine mesh screens at the dollar tree and put my fabric on the mesh to catch the drips. So I can reuse.
Wow, you could prepare fabric that way for so many craft ideas. I am totally going to do this for ribbon and other ideas. Thank you for sharing this. I have no idea how this video popped up, but I am glad it did. New Sub. ❤❤❤
Oh wow thank you for sharing your talent,i can't wait to do this yay I'm a new sub. And i am glad i stopped here. Your great and you really go to detail ty ty ty
would starching the cloth work. And why do you need to stiffen it up in the first place? many types of paper are used for making paper beads and many of them are quite flimsy, if not flimsier than a piece of cloth, depending on cloth of course.
If I were to make these beads and use them on a necklace, would it be safe to wear while raining? I know these beads are not water proof but would they be water resistant to small amounts of water?
It is a paper bead roller. I make and sell them. They are similar to a quilling tool but are easier to use since it has a slot down one side. You can find out more about them at my web site at: www.jpfun.com/paper-bead/tools
Yes they can be made into a necklace. They are water resistant but not waterproof. If you soak them, you take a risk of them un rolling. They are made of fabric so it won't fall apart like paper would. The only way to make them water proof is to coat them with 1 or two coats of a 2 part epoxy resin. I will have to make a video on how I do it. I dip them into epoxy resin while the beads are on a wax covered toothpick or some other stick that is almost the same thickness as the hole in the bead. I make my wax with bees wax and mineral oil and dip the toothpick into it before adding the bead. The bead should also be already coated with at least one coat of a thin glaze before applying the epoxy resin.
Hello. So excited about your process for making fabric beads. Do you coat the fabric and let it dry and coat again for a total of four times before you cut into strips? Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
Hi Thanks For Sharing This Video. How to Make Fabric Beads. If You Don't Have m/Can't Afford All the Fancy Tools As Shown In this Video While Demostrating How Its Done. Can I Just Lay My Scrap Fabric & Lay It On Top Of Cardstock,Bristol Board with Something like Newspaper, Underneath Etc/something & then use Mod Podge Matte To Glaze The Fabric Scrap Piece As Shown In The Video; ;Just Asking & Will It Work Still Like How ut Was Shown In The Video & Will You Achieve The Same Results Also Asking. I Look Forward To Your Reply ASAP. Tafs.
I sell the downloadable templates in my Etsy shop at: www.etsy.com/shop/jpfun Print them out on full sheet sticker paper. You can also just print them onto regular paper, use double stick 1/4" wide tape or glue to adhere the cut strips instead of printing them on full sheet label paper.
Since I make the paper bead rollers I used in this video, and I sell them, I just tried each roller and they all worked fine. So even the 5/64" roller works well with fabric.
Way way too much work. I can make fabric beads in under 1 min. Use a dowel or pencil. Cut fabric and then glue the end. Bam done. No need to stiffen the fabric. Once rolled it is stiff. Also you can instead of glue wrap wire around it to make more Designs or use wire and add seed beads to make more designs as well.
Thanks for the video it was very informative. I do wish you would show us where you place the beads to dry them as promised at the beginning of the video. Just getting started and it would be helpful. ;)
I hang and dry them like I do all of my paper beads, on my bead drying rack. You can watch the video on how I glaze my beads at: th-cam.com/video/S_7pLvhyad8/w-d-xo.html
Hi thanks for ur video i am new to beading. Wow thats a lot of faffing around to cut them to size having to print on sticky paper etc.... Anyway its great to see different texture materials u can use for beads. I am over the pond in London so can u tell me what u mean by freezer paper please? Also were did u get ur awesome zebra scissors & cutter from?
Freezer paper is paper that is non stick on one side and the other side can be written on with markers for identification. I can be used to wrap meats for storage in the freezer. I never use it for that however. I use it for crafts. You can iron the non stick side to fabric for making pieced quilts. I have also used it as a non stick surface for making these fabric beads by laying the fabric on the non stick side so the finished, dried fabric sheet does not stick to it. The non stick side is slippery like waxed paper. The zebra scissors are made by Fiskars and I bought it from Amazon.com. The zebra rotary cutter I bought from my local Wal-Mart. Not sure of the brand. I bought it because it was zebra print! I wanted consistent strips, that is why I used the sticky paper universal marking templates that I make. I didn't want to use a ruler and mess up the measurements. That is why I offer the Universal Marking templates.
Dot from the UK Could you use spray on starch on the fabric and iron it, would that work as well? Would be less messy for sure. Season's greetings, Dot
You would have to use a lot of starch to get the same effect but it would work. I would make sure the starch penetrates the fabric and completely dries before cutting it into strips. I have a tutorial on how I starch my fabric for quilting. I am sure this would work for bead making as well. www.jpfun.com/quilting-sewing/qayp/starching-fabrics
It is a Omnigrid Ruler Grip Double Suction cup. I bought it at amazon.com at: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PA2852 I no longer use it because I made myself a weight that holds the ruler down while I cut. That way, I don't have to apply as much pressure and make my arm or shoulder sore over time. The weight that I made is just over 3 pounds and is made with wood and large heavy washers bolted to it with a metal handle in the middle. I have a page on my web site that shows a picture of it at: www.paperbeadcrafts.com/howto/cutsheets.shtml
Freezer comes on a roll, made by Reynold's and can be found on Amazon.com. The paper is glossy on one side and normal on the other. You can iron the glossy side to fabric making it great for all sorts of projects. I use it in applique projects among other types of crafts.
Wow how awesome. Thank you...........someone asked about drying I would have a wire up to hang them on to dry. If glossed. I am so going to do this I can't afford 10 bucks for 10 beads that I want. yaaaaaaaa Thanks again.
You could but the object here is to stiffen the fabric enough so you can cut and roll it with clean edges and no fraying of the fabric fibers. You can use any of the fabric stiffeners that are out there. I have used several in the past for various sewing and fabric craft projects I have done.
These look great! I have lots of extra fabric I need to use up. Can I just use the ruler and cut them out at an angle like that, instead of whatever you did with those strips of sticker paper?
Hi girl!! How are you?? Remember me? Lol I'm back! The passion is calling me back lol. It's been a while since I've been in this or any craft world. It's so nice to see you and your channel doing so great! Thanks for sharing! You're always so helpful. I'm going to try.
Yes you can. You just want to make sure the threads of the fabric get saturated. You could also wear vinyl or latex gloves if you don't want to get the glue on your hands.
Hi Julie, thanks for a great tutorial! I was just wondering whether you had any experience of how these beads behave if they are washed..... (I know! there always needs to be one with an odd question :-) ) I'm only asking because I was thinking of using fabric beads to decorate children garments I am currently knitting for my niece's baby?
These beads are meant to for jewelry and not for children. They should not be allowed to get washed with clothing. They are not water proof but only water resistant. I would think they would un-roll if gotten soaked.
Ciao dal Italia! Grazie x il tutorial! Please.... Cosa è quello strumento che sembra la cornetta del telefono?! Come si chiama?! A cosa serve?! Dove lo posso comprare?! Thank you!
È una doppia ventosa Omnigrid Rastel Grip. L'ho acquistato su amazon.com all'indirizzo: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PA2852 Non lo uso più perché mi sono fatto un peso che tiene premuto il righello mentre taglio. In questo modo, non devo applicare tanta pressione e farmi male al braccio o alla spalla nel tempo. Il peso che ho fatto è poco più di 3 chili ed è fatto con legno e grandi rondelle pesanti imbullonate ad esso con una maniglia di metallo nel mezzo. Ho una pagina sul mio sito web che mostra una sua foto su: www.paperbeadcrafts.com/howto/cutsheets.shtml
I bought it from Amazon.com. You can do a search for mirror handle, contractors use them to carefully remove mirrors from walls by adding a "handle" to the glass.
I generally let the fabric dry overnight. That is why I use a drying mat. I can just put the drying mat on my metal drying rack and prepare more while the other sheets are drying.
Whatever you do, do not click on the free template that is on her website. It has access to everything on your computer and it won't let you uninstall it. It's really frustrating and misleading when people allow such advertising on their website just to make a buck.
There is nothing wrong with the free template. It is just a downloadable file that does not link to anything and will not access anything on your computer. If you have problems with files downloaded from my site, I would like to know exactly which file is the problem so I can either fix it by uploading a new copy or figure out what else is going on. I have been offering free downloadable files for over 10 years and have never ever heard of anyone having troubles like this.
Amazing the amount of “stuff” you need to make a bead, using the “stick on” metric paper takes even longer than using a regular ruler which is what I use. I use toothpick or knitting needle, a $2.50 rotating cutter or scissors. The key for me is to spend as little as possible and recycle as much as possible.all I spend money on is glue and spray fixative. For me it’s just a hobby, I don’t sell my beads, I leave that to the women of Africa who struggle to earn an income by precisely selling paper beads to foreigners.
Omg I love the suction handle on you cutting guide. That cleaver!
Same as a grab bar for the shower.
I love her tutorial. She is a DOWN TO EARTH teacher. Just the basics. Love it!
Looks so easy...
Can't wait to try it!!
Julie, I was watching one of your videos. I think you will find if you get a wallpaper brush when preparing your fabric with glue. Just a suggestion. Also I got one of those fine mesh screens at the dollar tree and put my fabric on the mesh to catch the drips. So I can reuse.
Wow, you could prepare fabric that way for so many craft ideas. I am totally going to do this for ribbon and other ideas. Thank you for sharing this. I have no idea how this video popped up, but I am glad it did. New Sub. ❤❤❤
I liked your video but can you give a close up view of the finished products? I would love to see them in bracelets and necklaces. Thanks.
Have you tried a can of starch and iron spray starch on the fabric and then iron it and it'll make your fabric stiff
I have made them and am wondering how to finish the ends? Just trim them? They are holding up really well with no extra coating
Great idea!! I would use a foam brush to apply glue.💕💕😍😍🐶🐶🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Oh wow thank you for sharing your talent,i can't wait to do this yay I'm a new sub. And i am glad i stopped here. Your great and you really go to detail ty ty ty
would starching the cloth work. And why do you need to stiffen it up in the first place? many types of paper are used for making paper beads and many of them are quite flimsy, if not flimsier than a piece of cloth, depending on cloth of course.
If I were to make these beads and use them on a necklace, would it be safe to wear while raining? I know these beads are not water proof but would they be water resistant to small amounts of water?
Yes they are water resistant
Thank you
Is the tool you are using to roll the beads the same as a quilling tool??? This looks like it could be addicting !!! LOL Thanks for sharing..
It is a paper bead roller. I make and sell them. They are similar to a quilling tool but are easier to use since it has a slot down one side. You can find out more about them at my web site at: www.jpfun.com/paper-bead/tools
im just learing beading. ive made some paper ones so this morning i watched your video and decided ti try it, easier to do and orettier i think
I have modpodge! I will Definitely be trying this! Thank you for this video!
Hi. Can these be worn like a necklace? If so, how can they be made waterproof?
Yes they can be made into a necklace. They are water resistant but not waterproof. If you soak them, you take a risk of them un rolling. They are made of fabric so it won't fall apart like paper would. The only way to make them water proof is to coat them with 1 or two coats of a 2 part epoxy resin. I will have to make a video on how I do it. I dip them into epoxy resin while the beads are on a wax covered toothpick or some other stick that is almost the same thickness as the hole in the bead. I make my wax with bees wax and mineral oil and dip the toothpick into it before adding the bead. The bead should also be already coated with at least one coat of a thin glaze before applying the epoxy resin.
@@JustPlainFun thank you!
I think this will be a better way than how I made fabric beads before. I'm going to try it. Thanks!!
Love your bead process. Beautiful!
Hello. So excited about your process for making fabric beads. Do you coat the fabric and let it dry and coat again for a total of four times before you cut into strips?
Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
PACERGIRL68 I only coat it once I just make sure that the fabric is completely saturated. Once it's dry then you can cut into strips.
Great video, thank you. I look forward to being able to get some of the items you mention, glues and varnishes etc whilst I'm in the US.
Julie! Wonderful video! Thank you!
Hi Thanks For Sharing This Video. How to Make Fabric Beads. If You Don't Have m/Can't Afford All the Fancy Tools As Shown In this Video While Demostrating How Its Done. Can I Just Lay My Scrap Fabric & Lay It On Top Of Cardstock,Bristol Board with Something like Newspaper, Underneath Etc/something & then use Mod Podge Matte To Glaze The Fabric Scrap Piece As Shown In The Video; ;Just Asking & Will It Work Still Like How ut Was Shown In The Video & Will You Achieve The Same Results Also Asking. I Look Forward To Your Reply ASAP. Tafs.
Luv ur ideas. I luv using gift wrapping ppr to make beads. I never thought bout using fabric. Thx for sharing!!!
Where do you get the ruler sticky sheets?
I sell the downloadable templates in my Etsy shop at: www.etsy.com/shop/jpfun
Print them out on full sheet sticker paper. You can also just print them onto regular paper, use double stick 1/4" wide tape or glue to adhere the cut strips instead of printing them on full sheet label paper.
Great, something to do with my material scraps 😊 Thanks for sharing
Just found your channel, boy do I have a lot of scrap material. This looks like great fun. How do you know what size of paper bead rollers to get?
Since I make the paper bead rollers I used in this video, and I sell them, I just tried each roller and they all worked fine. So even the 5/64" roller works well with fabric.
What size is the fabric? Or does it matter?
Could this be made into Chrismas size ball for hanging in the tree?
Thank you
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Way way too much work. I can make fabric beads in under 1 min. Use a dowel or pencil. Cut fabric and then glue the end. Bam done. No need to stiffen the fabric. Once rolled it is stiff. Also you can instead of glue wrap wire around it to make more Designs or use wire and add seed beads to make more designs as well.
Thanks for that. That sounds much easier and faster.
Thanks for the video it was very informative. I do wish you would show us where you place the beads to dry them as promised at the beginning of the video. Just getting started and it would be helpful. ;)
I hang and dry them like I do all of my paper beads, on my bead drying rack. You can watch the video on how I glaze my beads at: th-cam.com/video/S_7pLvhyad8/w-d-xo.html
Where would I get the gadget that you used to roll the bead around? Thanks!
I use the rolling tools I make and sell. You can get one of my paper bead rollers at: www.jpfun.com/paper-bead/tools You will see all that I offer.
Thank you for this great tutorial!
Oh my goodness you are full of WONDERFUL ideas. Thank you for making this video.
Hi thanks for ur video i am new to beading. Wow thats a lot of faffing around to cut them to size having to print on sticky paper etc.... Anyway its great to see different texture materials u can use for beads. I am over the pond in London so can u tell me what u mean by freezer paper please? Also were did u get ur awesome zebra scissors & cutter from?
Freezer paper is paper that is non stick on one side and the other side can be written on with markers for identification. I can be used to wrap meats for storage in the freezer. I never use it for that however. I use it for crafts. You can iron the non stick side to fabric for making pieced quilts. I have also used it as a non stick surface for making these fabric beads by laying the fabric on the non stick side so the finished, dried fabric sheet does not stick to it. The non stick side is slippery like waxed paper. The zebra scissors are made by Fiskars and I bought it from Amazon.com. The zebra rotary cutter I bought from my local Wal-Mart. Not sure of the brand. I bought it because it was zebra print! I wanted consistent strips, that is why I used the sticky paper universal marking templates that I make. I didn't want to use a ruler and mess up the measurements. That is why I offer the Universal Marking templates.
save time and use the cutting mat grid to position the fabric for cutting. sticking the template on is just not necessary.
Dot from the UK
Could you use spray on starch on the fabric and iron it, would that work as well? Would be less messy for sure. Season's greetings, Dot
You would have to use a lot of starch to get the same effect but it would work. I would make sure the starch penetrates the fabric and completely dries before cutting it into strips. I have a tutorial on how I starch my fabric for quilting. I am sure this would work for bead making as well. www.jpfun.com/quilting-sewing/qayp/starching-fabrics
Did you buy your ruler with that handle on it, or is it one of those shower handles that you buy for the elderly mounted on your regular ruler?
It is a Omnigrid Ruler Grip Double Suction cup. I bought it at amazon.com at: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PA2852 I no longer use it because I made myself a weight that holds the ruler down while I cut. That way, I don't have to apply as much pressure and make my arm or shoulder sore over time. The weight that I made is just over 3 pounds and is made with wood and large heavy washers bolted to it with a metal handle in the middle. I have a page on my web site that shows a picture of it at: www.paperbeadcrafts.com/howto/cutsheets.shtml
Thank you so much for sharing. I was having a hard time without gluing first. Now I know how🙏😃💕
Karen Escalera ghcgkhyu9
Would fabric stiffener work?
Yes it would. Basically you want something that will keep the fabric from fraying.
I love them. Good tutorial, thank you 🙏
Sorry, I'm Canadian...what is freezer paper? I've never heard of this.
Freezer comes on a roll, made by Reynold's and can be found on Amazon.com. The paper is glossy on one side and normal on the other. You can iron the glossy side to fabric making it great for all sorts of projects. I use it in applique projects among other types of crafts.
Great video, thank you for sharing, where can I get some zebra scissors
I bought mine from Amazon.com. I did a search for Fiskars zebra scissors.
@@JustPlainFun thank you...
I see it's like quilling. Thats good
Wow how awesome. Thank you...........someone asked about drying I would have a wire up to hang them on to dry. If glossed. I am so going to do this I can't afford 10 bucks for 10 beads that I want. yaaaaaaaa Thanks again.
Could you use starch to do this?
You could but the object here is to stiffen the fabric enough so you can cut and roll it with clean edges and no fraying of the fabric fibers. You can use any of the fabric stiffeners that are out there. I have used several in the past for various sewing and fabric craft projects I have done.
Oh my goodness, you may have created a new obsession for me!!!
Great job! Can you please tell me where I can found the suction cups for your ruler ? Thank you
I found it on Amazon.com. Just do a search for "Omnigrid Ruler Grip Double Suction Cup".
Julie A. Bolduc thank you very much ☺
Julie A. Bolduc
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I found it on Amazon.com. Just do a search for "Omnigrid Ruler Grip Double Suction Cup".
I love these!!
Love this tutorial! Thank you!!
Well I’d never seen before Ty off to find fabric
Sounds like a good way to use my mod podge that I don’t really want to use for other things!
Oh much more to it than I hoped for.
🥰thank you for sharing
These look great! I have lots of extra fabric I need to use up. Can I just use the ruler and cut them out at an angle like that, instead of whatever you did with those strips of sticker paper?
Lori Cheatham yes of course you can.
SMART!! thanks a million
Hi girl!! How are you?? Remember me? Lol I'm back! The passion is calling me back lol. It's been a while since I've been in this or any craft world. It's so nice to see you and your channel doing so great! Thanks for sharing! You're always so helpful. I'm going to try.
It's great to see you again! I can't get enough of making paper beads!
Julie A. Bolduc haha! I'm going to be starting again soon. It's just so much happened and couldn't do anything craftwise.
Preparation is everything.
Yes it is.
I spray mine with liquid starch to make it stiff.
what's your take on a chucky bead
I like them, why do you ask?
can I use a paint brush instead of my fingers?
Yes you can. You just want to make sure the threads of the fabric get saturated. You could also wear vinyl or latex gloves if you don't want to get the glue on your hands.
Can you use a sponge brush to apply the glue mixture?
Why not? Whatever you want to just as long as the glue mixture soaks into the fabric.
Hi Julie, thanks for a great tutorial! I was just wondering whether you had any experience of how these beads behave if they are washed..... (I know! there always needs to be one with an odd question :-) ) I'm only asking because I was thinking of using fabric beads to decorate children garments I am currently knitting for my niece's baby?
These beads are meant to for jewelry and not for children. They should not be allowed to get washed with clothing. They are not water proof but only water resistant. I would think they would un-roll if gotten soaked.
@@JustPlainFun Thank you for taking the time to answer.
Ciao dal Italia! Grazie x il tutorial! Please.... Cosa è quello strumento che sembra la cornetta del telefono?! Come si chiama?! A cosa serve?! Dove lo posso comprare?!
Thank you!
È una doppia ventosa Omnigrid Rastel Grip. L'ho acquistato su amazon.com all'indirizzo: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PA2852 Non lo uso più perché mi sono fatto un peso che tiene premuto il righello mentre taglio. In questo modo, non devo applicare tanta pressione e farmi male al braccio o alla spalla nel tempo. Il peso che ho fatto è poco più di 3 chili ed è fatto con legno e grandi rondelle pesanti imbullonate ad esso con una maniglia di metallo nel mezzo. Ho una pagina sul mio sito web che mostra una sua foto su: www.paperbeadcrafts.com/howto/cutsheets.shtml
@@JustPlainFun GRAZIE TANTISSIMO!!!!
Great Video!
Thank you so much for the sharing
Where did you get the handle from?
I bought it from Amazon.com. You can do a search for mirror handle, contractors use them to carefully remove mirrors from walls by adding a "handle" to the glass.
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Thanks for sharing. I have "tun loads" of fabric I can play around with it. #kreativepreneur
You said you make the Bead rollers... where can I buy them??
Kathryn Archuleta www.paperbeadcrafts.com is the place to start looking.
Julie A. Bolduc Thank you very much!!
How long do you let it dry ?
I generally let the fabric dry overnight. That is why I use a drying mat. I can just put the drying mat on my metal drying rack and prepare more while the other sheets are drying.
What about liquid starch, would that work?
Yes that would work.
V good idea “best from waste”
Their beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much. This tute is really helpful.
Whatever you do, do not click on the free template that is on her website. It has access to everything on your computer and it won't let you uninstall it. It's really frustrating and misleading when people allow such advertising on their website just to make a buck.
There is nothing wrong with the free template. It is just a downloadable file that does not link to anything and will not access anything on your computer. If you have problems with files downloaded from my site, I would like to know exactly which file is the problem so I can either fix it by uploading a new copy or figure out what else is going on. I have been offering free downloadable files for over 10 years and have never ever heard of anyone having troubles like this.
Thank you so much!!
thanks, that;s awesomeness!
Can't really see them....too far from camera.
Love that idea. Thanks for sharing.
20 minutes no beads made
20m in to finally see the actual roll.... 😴
Amazing the amount of “stuff” you need to make a bead, using the “stick on” metric paper takes even longer than using a regular ruler which is what I use. I use toothpick or knitting needle, a $2.50 rotating cutter or scissors. The key for me is to spend as little as possible and recycle as much as possible.all I spend money on is glue and spray fixative. For me it’s just a hobby, I don’t sell my beads, I leave that to the women of Africa who struggle to earn an income by precisely selling paper beads to foreigners.
That's the thing about freedom...... you do you !!!!
Shut da fukk up you sound rite ignorant...
10 minutes and no beads made
17 and a half!
A little longer than it needs to be ... somewhat disappointed that it took her so long (talk, talk, talk) to get to the point... how to make the bead.
You take entirely too much time explaining and doing. But you have your own way and time🫤