Paper Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step jewelry projects made from paper

Discover how to make unique, stunning pieces of jewelry by manipulating paper.

It’s amazing what you can produce using four basic methods—papier mach�, rolling, folding, and quilling. You won’t need specialist tools or equipment, and will even be able to use recycled materials, such as newspaper, gift wrap, envelopes, and candy wrappers. Denise Brown’s 35 beautiful projects offer something for everyone, with easy beginner ideas as well as more complicated pieces, in a whole range of styles. Make crazily coloured and funky shaped quilled earrings, or a classic shimmering pearl necklace and matching ring using rolled paper strips. The striking red velvet necklace and bracelet are made from papier-mach� beads, while the fun pompom ring and necklace are created simply by folding. Each project has clear, step-by-step artworks to explain the process and the techniques section for each method will teach you all you need to know. With plenty of inspiration and guidance, you’ll soon be able to experiment with each technique to create your own one-off pieces.

Denise Brown studied graphic design and began her career in book design and packaging, before becoming creative director of her own company. Crafting has always been one of her passions and she now teaches a range of crafts, including papercrafts, drawing and painting. Denise is the author of 'Paper Flowers', 'Paper Jewelry', and '101 Things To Do with An Envelope', all published by CICO Books. The author is based in Seattle, WA, USA.