Papercutting x Washi Workshop by Hey Kessy

Finally! I've been waiting for this the whole week! No. Actually, been waiting for this since I registered. Haha. As from my previous blog post, I registered for a papercutting workshop which was taught by Mansy of Hey Kessy. I got to meet new people and learn new things and bond with my friend Kux of Kuxiemonster. :)

Took pictures of the DIY room decor for the workshop: paper straws, fabric and hanging paper balls(?), so pretty!

Sample of Mansy's works which are really inspiring to make but drops the pressure ones you see it, haha. Paper cutting is really a challenge, patience needs to be present!

Our kits: We got a DIY wood frame, crafting knife, practice paper with patterns, a free role of washi and a personalized rubber mat. Check out my name stamped on it!

The washi tapes at the top platform are the first ever Filipino designed. How cool is that? I got the "Jeepney" while Kux got the "Hoy" design.

And our works! I made mine simple and fuss free hence did just one word, excuses... lol. But will definitely do more practice on this craft.

Of course we had our picture taken with Mansy being the groupies that we are. :))

I had so much fun with this workshop and definitely looking forward to attending another one with a different craft. But I'd probably wait til I have a stable work before I register again, lol.

Thanks again to Mansy for hosting this!

Now you'd probably get a hint of what my next posts would be about. Definitely flooding you guys with paper cutting. #SorryNotSorry

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Experimental Paper Beads

I've never been a wearer of jewelry. Well, before, I usually wear one charmed bracelet or a pair of earrings. The need-to-wear-earrings-because-my-ear-piercings-will-close reason wore out and I have been earrings-free for about almost 2 years now I think. The charmed bracelets became too much of a hassle to do work because of it's constant annoying jiggling and occasional cuts of sharp edged beads.

Ironically, I decided to take workshops to bead making by Fundynamics Bead Workshop. I attended their beginner and advanced workshops and started a small business of creating handcrafted accessories, it died a year ago because I couldn't find the time to buy materials. The accessories I created? You wouldn't find me wearing them.

Then one day, I stumbled on this tutorial on making paper beads. This would probably be one of the best  tutorials out there.

So I went out earlier to look for something that doesn't exist in our cabinets or drawers anymore: Elmer's Glue. And just followed every step taught in the video.

Just a little tip at rolling though, the triangles that will be cut will be more of a right triangle. Rolling is a bit tricky so make sure that before you roll, one side is tugged more than the other. And check once in a while if they're symmetrical - OC mode.

And here's the (not so) finished product. It still doesn't have a glaze yet but will be posting once I get a hold on it.

These are wayyyyyy lighter that the normal beads so I guess it's easier to wear. But it won't make me start wearing charms again. :p

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