Making a bracelet using small hand-made paper stars as beads was an original gift idea for a friend. I also included a matching hair pin with the bracelet because my friend likes that kind of thing.
The stars are made from thin, variously colored paper (just slightly thicker than computer paper). I used about a quarter of an inch wide strips of paper and folded each star 6 times to get the perfect consistency for pushing in the sides to shape the points. (If you don't know what I'm referring to, look at this
tutorial, or search "how to fold paper stars".)
In total, I used 22 stars to make a decent size bracelet. The "star-beads" were strung onto an elastic string using a needle to poke holes through the paper and pull the string through each one.
Whether you want to make a creative accessory for yourself or surprise a friend with a hand-made bracelet, this totally awesome craft is sure to impress anyone.
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