YOU WILL NEED
Old newspapers
White glue
Varnish
Craft paint
Drill
Ribbon or string
Sandpaper
HERE'S HOW
1. Round up a few newspapers.
2. Tear the paper into small pieces.
3. Place the pieces of newspaper in a large pot.
4. With the help of an adult, cover paper with boiling water.
5. Allow newspaper and water to sit for an hour, stirring occasionally to break the pieces up.
6. Drain the water out.
7. Add glue to the paper.
8. Roll the paper into round balls.
9. Let them dry for a few days.
10. Smooth each bead down with a bit of sandpaper. It helps when applying paint.
11. With the help of an adult, drill a hole in each bead.
12. Paint them.
13. Coat beads with varnish.
14. After varnish dries, string a ribbon through the beads.
Text by NG Kids staff
Source: National Geographic for Kids
