Bamboo Trivet Jewelry

Use beaded bamboo trivets to make spring's hottest jewelry trend!

Posted by Mark Montano

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I cut apart bamboo trivets and placemats for the square beads and created tribal influenced jewelry. Check out the how to video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9UKwUWN-PQ

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • Bamboo trivets
  • Americana Acrylic Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Nylon Cord
  • Super Glue
  • Pony Beads

Steps (4 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    1. Take your trivet apart and separate the beads
    2. Paint designs on each side of each bead in black. Keep it simple.

  2. 2

    3. Using white paint and a toothpick, dab tiny dots on the areas you painted black
    4. Add superglue to the end of your nylon cord. This will make it stiff and you can use it like a needle to thread the beads.

  3. 3

    5. Alternate your painted beads and plastic beads to create your necklace
    6. Tie a knot when you're done and secure the knot with a tiny dab of super glue

  4. 4

    7. Pick out enough beads to wrap comfortably around your wrist
    8. String them together with elastic thread
    9. Tie knots and hide the knots inside one of the beads and you're done!