Paper Bead Bracelet - World Vision Micro

Using this kit
Paper Bead Bracelets
Paper Bead Bracelet
Basic supplies:
• Colorful paper (old magazines, catalogs,
gift wrap, scrapbook paper, etc.)
• Bamboo skewer or toothpick
• Glue stick
• Elastic cord, thread, or yarn
• Scissors or paper trimmer
This simple craft is a great
way to start a discussion
with your group about
how moms in other
countries help care for
their families.
Women in Uganda use
recycled paper to create
colorful paper beads.
By selling their handmade
jewelry, they earn money
to feed their children,
send them to school, and
save money for the future.
Optional supplies:
• Clear nail polish
• Seed beads (size 4 or 6)
Instructions:
Women in Uganda can support their
families with jewelry made of recycled
paper beads.
1. Trim paper into long, skinny triangles—
for example, 11 inches long by 1/2 inch.
A paper trimmer works best, but
scissors will also do. The triangles
don’t have to be perfect.
In this kit you’ll find all the supplies you need to make
one paper bead bracelet.
2. Wrap the wide base of the triangle
around one end of a bamboo skewer.
Continue wrapping the paper around
•Follow the directions on the reverse.
Experience how some women earn an income
and support their families.
the skewer until there’s only one inch
left unwrapped.
3. Coat the last inch of the triangle with a
•Make the bracelets together in a group meeting.
Share the “what” and “why” of World Vision Micro and
urge your group to take the challenge and help a woman
entrepreneur!
glue stick, then finish wrapping it.
4. Optional step: Brush beads with clear
nail polish. Beads will last longer and feel
smoother.
•Wear your new bracelet with pride.
When friends ask where you got it, tell them about how
your group has come alongside hardworking women who
want to support their families.
5. Let beads dry, then string together on a
piece of cord, thread, or yarn. Knot the
ends of the cord together.
Wear your new bracelet with pride.
Visit our site to learn more about World Vision,
microfinance, and how you can get involved.
When friends ask where you got it,
tell them about Micro!
Tips:
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization
dedicated to working with children, families, and their
communities worldwide to reach their full potential
by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
• Try different paper sizes. Wider paper makes taller beads,
while longer strips make thicker beads.
• Don’t roll beads too tightly, or they’ll be too difficult to
remove from the skewer.
• The last two inches of your paper will show the most color.
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