How to make a rolled paper bracelet
This scrap paper bracelet looks like it is made from old wood.
What You'll Need
- paper bracelet
- paper rolls
- rolled paper
- paper crafts
- green crafts
Steps
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Step 1
Materials:
Scrap paper
Paper glue
Scissors
Wooden skewer
Optional
Paint
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Step 2
Cut a 1 inch X 11 inch strip of paper
Fold it about 1 inch from the end.
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Step 3
Wrap the paper around your fist and make a mark where the folded edge touches the paper underneath.
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Step 4
Result
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Step 5
Cut 1 inch X 2 1/2 inch strips.
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Step 6
Roll each strip around the skewer and glue the end closed.
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Step 7
Pull the rolled paper off of the skewer and press on each end to straighten the edges.
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Step 8
Glue a paper roll next to the line marked on the long strip.
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Step 9
Press it down to flatten.
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Step 10
Align and glue another roll next to the first and then flatten it.
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Step 11
Repeat until you have glued rolls up to the crease of the other end.
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Step 12
Cut 2 more 2 inch X 10 inch strips
Fold them in half lengthwise.
Unfold
Fold the top and bottom edges to the crease.
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Step 13
Put glue on the paper.
Align the bracelet to the center crease.
Fold it over along the center crease.
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Step 14
Repeat on the bottom edge.
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Step 15
Fold the short edge along the crease you made in step 2.
Cut the other end about 1 inch from the last glued roll.
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Step 16
Bring the ends around together so that the first roll aligns with the last roll.
Glue it in place.
Align and glue the top and bottom folded strips.
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Step 17
Put glue under any parts sticking up and press them in place.
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Step 18
Result
You can stop at this point or color the bracelet with paint or a shiny coating.
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Step 19
You can paint or rub on brown paint.
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Step 20
Enjoy your new bracelet!
