How to Make Origami Jewelry

Learning how to make origami jewelry can be an enjoyable way to create new accessories for yourself or to give handmade gifts to those you love. Paper jewelry often seems dainty and delicate, but it's actually quite strong when sealed with a clear glaze or a coat of decoupage medium. To help you start making jewelry from your collection of pretty origami papers, LoveToKnow has assembled this slideshow featuring resources available from Amazon.com.

This fascinating book includes jewelry designs inspired by each season, as well as traditional Japanese designs like the Crane brooch/pendant; the Kimono brooch/pendant and earrings; and the Paper Fan brooch/pendant and earrings. The finished designs are so elegant and usual that it's hard to believe they are made from paper!

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Altered Paper Jewelry: Artful Adornments from Beautiful Papers covers more than just origami, making this a great guide for crafters interested in all types of jewelry making techniques. Supplies used include vellum, transparencies, shrink plastic, and printable fabric paper - leading to an impressive array of unique handmade accessories.

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Although the designs in this book might be too contemporary for some tastes, it's an interesting look at designing accessories from alternative materials. Projects covered include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, and rings.

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A project kit with all the supplies and instructions you need to make your own origami jewelry set is a low-cost way to see if this is a hobby that is well suited to your crafting talents. This kit will teach you how to make beads from origami paper.

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Klutz is well known for making great craft books and kits for children. This informative guide shows you how to make your own paper beads, coat them with a clear glaze, and transform them into pretty handmade jewelry.

If you're looking for some decorative paper to use in your jewelry making projects, the LoveToKnow slideshow Origami Paper Purchase has plenty of great recommendations.

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