Mikanakawa Native American Village - Circle Ten Council

TURQUOISE JEWELRYMake crepe paper clay (recipe below) usingTurquoise Blue crepe paper. Form beads withyour fingers using the clay. With a tapestryneedle, make a hole through each bead. Whenbeads are thoroughly dry, string with a needleon heavy thread.Crepe paper clay: 1 fold of Dennison Crepe Paper 1 tsp. salt, add to 1c. flour WaterCut crepe paper into tiny confetti-size pieces.Place in mixing bowl. Add enough water tocover crepe paper and allow it to soak untilsoft. Drain off excess water. Add enoughflour to make a stiff dough. Knead mixtureuntil flour is all blended in with the crepepaper. It's a good idea to coat the beads withshellac or acrylic spray when the beads aredry.