• Step 2: Trim one end of each strip so that you are left with a long tapered triangle.

• Step 3: Starting with the wide end of the triangle, wrap the strip around the pencil.

• Step 4: Once the paper has been wrapped around once, you can start dabbing some glue on the triangle as you wrap, to help it stay wrapped tightly.

• Step 5: When you are finished wrapping, dab glue on the point on the triangle to seal the bead. Hold until the glue is dry.

• Step 6: Paint the bead with clear nail polish or glue to make it more durable.

Repeat for each bead. To vary the diameter of the beads, change the diameter of your wrapping object. Other options include a knitting needle or a marker.