How Do You Make Recycled Paper Beads?
Wouldn’t it be nice to put that old computer paper to good use? Why not make recycled paper beads you can wear to the office? No one will ever know you made them at home out of paper. It’s the ultimate in fashionable recycling. Here’s how to make paper beads. Prepare Your Paper. Keep a container that you throw all of your old print outs and papers into. Once you have enough paper saved up, tear the paper into small pieces. Hint: ripping the paper apart can be a great stress reliever. You can also ask friends at work and your neighbors to save old papers for you so you’ll always have plenty of raw material to work with. Cook Your Paper. Place a large pot on the stove and fill it with water. Turn the temperature to high and bring the water to a full boil. In the meantime, place your shredded paper into a large, stainless steel pot. When the water reaches a full boil, turn off the stove and pour the boiling water into the pan with the paper. Allow the paper to remain in the water for fort
