
This is a very easy craft that can be made more difficult by using a pin to wrap around.
Materials:
round pencil
glue stick
paper triangles made from any sort of colorful paper. I used newspaper ads.
yarn
Time: 10 minutes to 30 minutes
Method:
1) First cut your paper triangles. Choose whatever size you wish. A if your triangle has a larger base, it will make a larger bead, a longer triangle will make a thicker bead.
2) Plan on at least 25 beads per child. This will make a necklace that will fit over the head.
3) Leaving about 1/2 inch free at the bottom of the triangle, put glue over the rest of the paper.
4) Place the pencil at the unglued end of the triangle and begin rolling. Roll until the very tip is glued in place.
5) Slip the bead off the pencil. IMPORTANT: If the bead will not slip off, it is because you got glue on the pencil. At this point, the only thing to do is either unroll the bead or cut it off and then wash the pencil.
6) When you have enough beads, string them on a length of yarn long enough to slip over the head of the child.
TIPS FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN
Boys will like doing this craft, but will probably be satisfied with less than a complete necklace.