Handrolled Paper Beads Set of 100 measuring approximately 3/4" - 1". It’s a traditional craft that originated in England, particularly in the Victorian age. Young ladies used to convene in dining rooms to create handmade paper beads from scraps of wallpaper rolled on knitting needles. They would use bees wax to polish the beads and utilized long pieces of yarn for stringing. Paper beads were used to make door curtains as room division. In 1920s to 30s, this practice made a comeback. But this time, the beads were a bit smaller. Victorian women used newsprint and other printed papers to craft smaller beads. They would apply perfume on the beads to create scented paper beads. Since perfumes were a bit expensive during those times, scented paper beads were a way for them to smell good without having to worry about using up their perfume bottle. Aside from making room dividers, Victorian women also used paper beads to create beaded curtains.