Turn Your Favorite Acrylic Piece Into a One-of-a-Kind Bead!
- Tamika Morris
- May 14
- 1 min read
Updated: May 14
Looking for a fun and unique way to transform your favorite acrylic pieces into stunning beads for charms, pens, or keychains? We’ve got just the DIY project for you—and a must-watch video from Caroline of My Crafty Adventure on YouTube to guide you every step of the way!
Whether you have leftover acrylics from another project or a special design you’ve been saving, this tutorial will show you how to turn them into beadable treasures!
Materials You’ll Need:
Your favorite acrylic piece (flat or shaped)
E6000 or Similar glue (for strong adhesion)
A base bead (a bubblegum bead or chunky round bead works well)
Decorative items for the back and sides such as:
Fancy charms
Appliqués
Sugar tape (for a sweet finish along the edges)
Nail charms or rhinestones
Where to Get Supplies: Looking for the perfect base beads, sugar tape, or decorative accents? Check out the surplus section at www.tamikasendingsmiles.com for great deals and fun finds to add personality to your pieces!
Watch and Create with Caroline: Caroline from My Crafty Adventure walks you through the whole process in her video—showing how to layer, glue, and embellish like a pro. Be sure to subscribe to her channel for even more crafty inspiration!
Tips for Success:
Let your glue set overnight for the strongest hold.
Mix and match textures—matte, glossy, glitter—for a dynamic finish.
Turn your finished bead into a dangle for your next pen, keychain, or even jewelry piece.
We love seeing what you create! If you try this DIY, don’t forget to tag @tamikaymorris and #MyCraftyAdventure on Instagram or TikTok. Let’s get creative together!
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