I lucked into a box of self-sealing Tyvek envelopes that were going to be tossed because the sealant dried out and thanks to your tutorial, have been having a blast turning them into beads. Thanks!!
Thank you so much Those beads are stunning and gorgeous too. I really really love ❤️ how you made them. I really really love ❤️ the added wire and beads too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
Everyone needs to be very aware that using new USPS envelopes in a Federal Crime. If you are going to use a large amount of Tyvek go to your local building supply and by a narrow roll of it. Or stop by a building project and see if you can get some of the end cuts for free. There are dozens of uses for Tyvek.
OMG!!!! I love this idea! Do you know how many of these Tyvek envelope's that I got through the mail that I threw away, UGH!!!!! Now I know why to save them and what to use them for! Thanks, I can't wait to make some awesomeness beads with your awesome idea!
They are so beautiful I really enjoyed the tutorial and I'm going to make some myself. I have Tyvek sheets, we don't get tyvek envelopes in the UK 🇬🇧, which is a great shame ☹️🙁😕 thank you so much for sharing this with me
Mags Nash I’m in the U.K. too and purchased a polyurethane postal envelope from my local PO for 85p. Painted white side in metallic acrylics, cut it up as Mark showed and have made a few beads already. NB. I tried it on a piece of dowling and it keep sticking to it. Tried using the wooden skewer and it came off better.
What happens if they get wet? They are beautiful but I'd be concerned if I were to use as charms, I'm afraid it might disintegrate if it gets wet. Can you shed some light?
Normal wear and tear should be fine unless the bracelets soak in water; however, you can definitely add a waterproof sealer to your beads if you want to be double sure.
Its called a heat gun. You can get one from craft stores like michaels, joann, or even home depot. Its a lot like a blow dryer but without all that air -- it just heats. SUPER great tool to have in the craft room.
I lucked into a box of self-sealing Tyvek envelopes that were going to be tossed because the sealant dried out and thanks to your tutorial, have been having a blast turning them into beads. Thanks!!
Thank you so much Those beads are stunning and gorgeous too. I really really love ❤️ how you made them. I really really love ❤️ the added wire and beads too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
I've watched a lot of Tyvek bead tutorials, but this one is my favorite. Your beads are beautiful! I can't wait to try it. TFS
The beads are fabulous Mark! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
Pretty nice your work!
They are so pretty 😍
Those are really nice, love the blue ones!
Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!
Oh my these are beautiful and they look doable. Diana Romero
Everyone needs to be very aware that using new USPS envelopes in a Federal Crime. If you are going to use a large amount of Tyvek go to your local building supply and by a narrow roll of it. Or stop by a building project and see if you can get some of the end cuts for free. There are dozens of uses for Tyvek.
But it was used.
I have to try to make these. So cool looking. Thank you 🌺🌺🌺
OMG!!!! I love this idea! Do you know how many of these Tyvek envelope's that I got through the mail that I threw away, UGH!!!!! Now I know why to save them and what to use them for! Thanks, I can't wait to make some awesomeness beads with your awesome idea!
Just beautiful!
Wow, that's gorgeous!
This was nice beads 🤪
They are so beautiful I really enjoyed the tutorial and I'm going to make some myself. I have Tyvek sheets, we don't get tyvek envelopes in the UK 🇬🇧, which is a great shame ☹️🙁😕 thank you so much for sharing this with me
Mags Nash I’m in the U.K. too and purchased a polyurethane postal envelope from my local PO for 85p. Painted white side in metallic acrylics, cut it up as Mark showed and have made a few beads already. NB. I tried it on a piece of dowling and it keep sticking to it. Tried using the wooden skewer and it came off better.
Sorry the envelope I bought from PO in U.K. is t Tyvek but it still creates a cool effect. I ended up buying Tyvek A4 sheets of Amazon
Nice idea!
wonderful idea 😍
:) lol now this is so cute ,and I also ran into you Mark .
What happens if they get wet? They are beautiful but I'd be concerned if I were to use as charms, I'm afraid it might disintegrate if it gets wet. Can you shed some light?
Normal wear and tear should be fine unless the bracelets soak in water; however, you can definitely add a waterproof sealer to your beads if you want to be double sure.
Can I do this with regular paper. I love your work.
gorgeous! thank you for sharing. Please let me know about the tool for melt
Its called a heat gun. You can get one from craft stores like michaels, joann, or even home depot. Its a lot like a blow dryer but without all that air -- it just heats. SUPER great tool to have in the craft room.
Where can I buy those metallic paints
Where do I get the tyvek envelope or material?
you can get the envelopes from the post office FREE and by mail.
(☉‿☉✿) OMG I had no idea you'd pop up here Mark! LOL ♥♥♥
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