Bright and unique accessories are a big female weakness, but, unfortunately, there is not always enough financial resources to update your wallet, key holder or handbag. You can make a stylish accessory yourself by simply decorating the old thing with beads.
It is necessary
- - wallet;
- - colored beads;
- - a special needle for beads;
- - glue;
- - pencil;
- - toothpicks.
Instructions
Step 1
To decorate a wallet with beads, take your wallet, by the way, you can decorate a cosmetic bag or a small handbag in the same way. Draw a pattern or drawing on the surface of the wallet using a pencil, marker or pen, draw lines without strong pressure. You can make a pattern like in the picture or come up with your own. It is better to draw symmetrical patterns along a ruler, having measured the distance of the elements from each other in advance.
Step 2
Take glue and a toothpick. Next, use a toothpick to take a small amount of glue and apply it in thin lines over the pattern. For such purposes, it is better to use transparent glue. Try to use a new toothpick for each line so that no dried particles remain on the surface of the wallet.
Step 3
Take a beading needle and fill it with beads according to the length of the element in the drawing. Place the needle on the line with the glue, when the beads stick and dry slightly, gently pull the needle out. Thus, glue the beads all over the pattern. Let the beads adhere completely to the surface of the wallet. If, during the gluing process, there are traces of glue on the wallet, carefully remove them with a damp cloth.
Step 4
In the event that you are going to decorate the other side of the wallet with beads, do not do this earlier than 2-3 hours after processing the first side, then you will be sure that the pattern made of beads will not be damaged. After the time has passed, place the patterned side of the wallet on a newspaper or thick fabric, and then start decorating it with beads in the same way as you decorated the first side of the wallet.
Step 5
You can decorate the other side of the wallet with a similar pattern, or you can come up with something else. For example, it will be very original if both sides of the wallet are decorated with different drawings, but on the same theme, in the same style. Choose the right colors of beads for your wallet, for example, for a black wallet, jewelry of any colors and shades is perfect. A black wallet decorated with white beads will look very stylish and even formal, colored beads will make the accessory bright and unique.
