Paper Turquoise

Make beautiful faux turquoise with old newspaper and basic supplies like glue and piant!

Step 1: Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!

Step 2: You'll Need

Blender

Strainer

Americana Acrylic Paints in Turquoise, Green, Red, Black and Brown

Wax paper

White school glue

Paintbrush

Newspaper

Minwax Polycrylic Clear Gloss

Step 3: Blend the Paper

Blend 2 large sheets of newspaper in 1 quart of water to create a pulp

Pour it over a strainer to remove about 95% of the water

Add 1/4 cup white school glue and mix

Create clumps and balls and place on wax paper to dry

*Make smooth balls for beads and bumpy clumps for stones Let dry under a desk lamp overnight

Step 4: Paint the Stones

Drill holes in your round beads and pendants

Paint the "rocks" in different shades of green, turquoise and red

When they're dry, paint them with watered down black and then immediately wipe of most of the black with a damp cloth

*This will leave black in the creases and divits

Try watering down brown to give more texture Dust the "rocks" again with more color

Coat them with a generous amount of Minwax Polycrylic and let dry