How to make a bracelet or napkin ring from junk mail or scrap paper

Steps

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   Step 1

   
   Materials: Junk mail, scrap paper or wrapping paper Paper glue stick White glue Scissor Wooden skewer or similar object Toilet paper roll or thin cardboard
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   Step 2

   
   Cut the paper into equal sizes. The thin wrapping paper used in this guide was 7” X 12”. Different paper thickness and sizes will result in different effects.
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   Step 3

   
   Put the paper face down. Place the skewer at a point of the paper Roll up the paper on the skewer
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   Step 4

   
   Put glue on the tip before you finish rolling it up.
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   Step 5

   
   Flatten the rolled paper
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   Step 6

   
   Make a small fold one the edge.
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   Step 7

   
   Roll the paper around the fold. Squeeze it tightly and put glue now and again to keep it in place
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   Step 8

   
   Glue the end down. Squeeze the roll at the sides to hold it in place for a few seconds while the glue dries.
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   Step 9

   
   Result
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    Step 10

    
    Press a toilet paper roll flat and cut a slice about ¾ the height of the rolled paper you just made. Cut 1 slice for a napkin ring or 2 slices for a bracelet
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    Step 11

    
    Cut the slices open
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    Step 12

    
    If you are making a napkin ring glue the ends of one slice together If you are making a bracelet glue 2 together to make a ring big enough to slide over your hand.
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    Step 13

    
    Open one side and flatten the ring Do not use glue. Align the rolled papers on the cardboard just to see how many you need to make
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    Step 14

    
    Cut strips of paper
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    Step 15

    
    Glue the ring closed. Glue the edge of a face up strip to the inside of the ring.
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    Step 16

    
    Apply glue to the paper strip and wrap it around the cardboard ring. Add strips as needed to cover all of it.
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    Step 17

    
    Result
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    Step 18

    
    Apply a generous amount of paper glue to the bottom of the rolled paper. Place it on the ring and hold it down a few seconds until it dries. White glue takes too long and it will slide out of place. If you use hot glue that dries instantly skip the next step.
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    Step 19

    
    When you have added all the rolls squeeze white glue under them to make sure they stay in place.
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    Step 20

    
    When the glue has dried your bracelet or napkin ring is finished!