The pages of a magazine are “found” paper for crafts. The pictures can by used for school projects. I keep images of interesting products or interiors for reference.
Photo, ad or print pages can be used to make beads: cut into thin strips, roll around bar straws (small, available at liquor stores) cut to the width of the paper strip, glue outside end. The glossy finish and strong colors can make nice beads. The print makes gray beads from a distance, with the black and white providing more detailed interest up close. Cut print pages on an angle to prevent readability, or end each bead in an interesting word and make a word necklace.
For other crafts, magazine pages provide a smooth surface and reasonable creasability. Water based glue will create ripples and spots, so use sparingly. Not acid-fee, so there is some danger of time affecting this material in paper crafts.
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