Bookmarks and Beads
The possibilities of working with beads are not limited to jewelry. Beads are not just for necklaces or bracelets or earrings. If you’re searching for a new thing to use your beads in, why not decorate your bookmarks? First thing that you should do is to be certain you have what you need for making bead jewelry. Make sure you have all the mandatory tools and materials on hand as it can be exasperating having to stop in the middle of a project.
Beaded bookmarks make for actually unique and wonderful gifts. The fact that you made it yourself makes it considerate and booklovers would find it actually special. Top it off with a gift of a book or subscription to a magazine. Artsy crafty bookmarks are always appreciated as tiny gifts. The great thing about these book mark gifts is that each one is always completely unique.
If you’re an ardent reader yourself, making and employing a beaded bookmark would make your reading experience all the more fun! Having beaded bookmarks also adds a complex style to an otherwise one-dimensional shelf of books.
You can choose to make your beaded bookmarks in two ways. You can either purchase a ready made one and make a beaded trimming, or you can create the whole thing from the start.
You may decide to start easy and make a store-made bookmark first. Bookmarks can be discovered in just about any bookstore and you may even find some old ones around your home. Punch out a hole near the top edge of the bookmark and fasten a tassel on it made from strings and beads of your choice. You may also use embroidery thread and charms to make it unique.
You may make a bookmark yourself by employing laminated paper. This is special because you can opt to print on it an image of your favorite art or you may even create a collage for your friend. It is better to use heavy paper when doing this in order that it becomes tougher. Do a similar thing as when you decorate a store-bought bookmark.
Paper bookmarks don’t always need to have fancy pictures on them. Occasionally you can decorate them with beads. Try to experiment with felt paper as it has that good fabric texture that you don’t have to sew and most importantly it doesn’t fray. Play around with curls and other fancy lines. Finish it off with a beaded tail.
Another bookmark that you can make is a straightforward book thong. These are just cords and strings with beads tied in them. Decorate these the same way you would a tassel.
Whichever way you do it, making beaded bookmarks could be a truly fun activity. It is something that even kids would like and would be in a position to do. Not to mention the end products are useful, thoughtful, and actually special. There are tons of beading forums that you’ll find online that may give you some great design ideas.
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