DIy Mardi Gras Beads

 It's Mardi Gras time in Louisiana! 

And we are planning a parade in town. Need some beads to give out? Make your own... 

Duct Tape beads : 

• Duct tape: green purple and yellow (or gold)
• Drinking straws
• Scissors
• Yarn or string

Start by cutting a piece of duct tape about as long as a plastic straw. It can be slightly longer or too short .   Lay the duct tape out with the sticky side facing up. Lay the straw along one side of the duct tape.

Simply roll the straw forward, wrapping it in duct tape. While  doing this step it might get weird wrinkles and crinkles from the tape sticking together in places. Just keep rolling. The wrinkles will create a really cool texture in the finished beads. 

Now you’re going to cut the straws into individual beads. I cut mine about 3/4 of an inch but you can cut them any size. Then thread on yarn or cord. 

Paper beads:

Paper ,magazine Paper or cereal box

Cut in small triangle.  

Then roll up and seal end with glue. From large end to small point. Add a drop of glue to hold. 

Seal beads with clear nail polish, glue or modge podge.  Let dry. This will give them a shine and let them last. 

And thread onto yarn, plastic or  beading cord.