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Diy Copper Tube Beads

October 17, 2013 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations7 Comments

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Diy Copper Tube Beads

These diy copper tube beads are made from copper tubing, and can be cut whatever length you want.

I used a metal patina, and strips of paper to cover the copper.

materials for copper tube beads

Supplies Needed

Copper tubing
Tubing cutter
Metal patina
Aged paper
Wood burner
Scissors
Mod Podge
Paint brush
Sandpaper
Wood skewer

Cut your copper tubing into the size that you want your beads to be. These beads are approximately 3/4″ long.

Sand the edges of your beads.

adding patina to copper tube beads

Place a bead on your wood skewer and paint the ends of your bead with the metal patina.

copper tube beads

The patina dries pretty quick to the touch, then you can lay them down on wax paper.

wood burn edges

Now cut your strips of paper just wide enough to cover the center of the copper tube bead, then use a wood burner to burn the edges of the paper.

book page pieces

Cut pieces just long enough to overlap when wrapped around the middle of your copper beads, and burn those edges as well.

Apply Mod Podge to the back of your paper, then wrap around the center of your tube bead.

diy copper tube beads

Apply another 1-2 coats of Mod Podge over the paper. Let dry throughly.

You can use these unique diy copper tube beads to make an easy bracelet by just stringing them on black cord with a sliding knot clasp.

diy copper tube beads

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Comments

  1. virginia says

    August 22, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    I have a question. I’m new to making beads. Were do I find copper tubing. have never seen it in hobby stores.
    thanks for posting this I would have never though of using copper wire to make beads.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      August 24, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Hi Virginia! You can find copper tubing at your hardware store, like Home Depot or Lowe’s. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    February 16, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    These are cute!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      February 16, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Heather! Their easy and fun to make, and so many ways to use them.

      Reply
  3. John Y. McNeil says

    December 11, 2021 at 1:16 am

    I didn't know about this method of copper tube beads making process before reading this post. You wrote a very easy and simple process LINDA. Thanks for the beautiful instruction.

    Reply
    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 15, 2021 at 10:30 am

      Hi John! Glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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