Paper Baubles from Weaving Paper Strips

Weaving paper strips used in a new and exciting way. They are assembled on a wire with beads and crimp beads.

Bremen Baubles

1

Cut four or more weaving paper strips to the desired length (min. 15cm long).

Bremen Baubles

2

Cut a hole through the middle with a hand punch and also cut a hole at each end of the strip, approx. 0.5cm from ends.

Bremen Baubles

3

Thread a silver bead onto a piece of wire – thread both ends of the wire through a large bead or more.

Bremen Baubles

4

Now thread both ends of the wire through the middle hole of the strips. Thread on a new bead and a crimp bead and squeeze.

Bremen Baubles

5

Cut off the excess wire – put a crimp bead and a bead onto the wire. Adjust according to the length of the strip and squeeze.

Bremen Baubles

6

Now put the ends of the strips alternately onto the wire.

Bremen Baubles

7

Finish with one or more beads as well as a crimp bead – squeeze. You may vary the length and number of strips as well as the number of beads and amount of decoration.

Bremen Baubles