Comments on: What’s the Best Way to Paint Beads?

By: Joe Kapala

Joe Kapala — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 01:58:52 +0000

I have a Rosary made of stone beads that is already assembled… How would I paint those beads any Suggestions? And what would best be used as a clear coat/sealer…

By: Maxine

Maxine — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:23:24 +0000

Jim, that is exactly how I do it!

By: Jim Horth

Jim Horth — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:35:03 +0000

Find a dowel that you can insert through your bead holes – one that will allow the beads to slide on but still fits snugly (so they won’t slide on their own). Leave enough space on the end of your dowel, say a hand’s width. Now, holding the dowel you can spray all sides of multiple beads at one time. Once they’re evenly coated, insert the empty end of the dowel in some craft foam (so the dowel stands upright) and let the beads dry. You can put more than one dowel in the foam at the same time, provided the beads don’t touch each other. Use the same method for spray sealing your beads.

By: sandi

sandi — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:02:39 +0000

There are so many ways to color metals beads. Not sure if I’d use a spray paint, especially if you plan on selling the pieces. Check out Interweaves’s store as they have some videos regarding coloring. Gail Crosman Moore comes to mind. Also see B’Sue and Miss Ficklemedia for patina solutions that they carry. Good luck.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 11:28:14 +0000

Just a thought- I’ve been thinking of doing some charms like this, but haven’t yet tried it; how about using resin that has been colored with pigment? From what I have read, you can color it with oil paint, vegetable dye, or even powdered eye shadow. This would not require sealing. (Would probably take a lot longer than spray painting though).

By: Kelsy with Loose Ends

Kelsy with Loose Ends — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 16:26:21 +0000

You also want to make sure your beads are clean before you paint them. Any oils or debris on the surface will make the paint chip. I’ve never spray painted beads before, but I have done some large pendants and had some great results. You definitely want to finish with a clear acrylic sealer though. Another option, with metal beads, would be patina inks. They are specially formulated for use on metal!
~Kelsy

By: Judy Carnes

Judy Carnes — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 14:17:59 +0000

Acrylic or enamel spray paint will work. You may spray an additional coat of clear spray paint to seal the piece.