Slim Euro Paper Bead Stencil Set – 3-Piece Bead Shape

Create a Sleeker Euro-Style Paper Bead

The Slim Euro Paper Bead Stencil Set is designed for paper bead artists who love the layered construction of Euro-style beads but want a narrower, more streamlined finished shape.

Like the Wide Euro set, this design is created with three separate paper strips rolled in sequence. Each strip contributes to the profile of the finished bead, giving you a distinctive shape that looks very different from a traditional triangle bead.

Three Stencils Work Together to Make One Bead

Your set includes:

• Strip 1
• Strip 2
• Strip 3

Trace and cut one strip from each stencil, then roll them in order to create one Slim Euro bead.

Each stencil measures approximately 9.5″ x 1.75″ and creates a strip approximately 9″ long.

Because the bead is built in three sections, you can use matching papers for a unified look or mix colors and patterns to make each layer stand out.

A Narrower Shape With Lots of Design Possibilities

The Slim Euro shape gives you a more refined profile than the Wide Euro while still letting you play with layered paper combinations.

Try:

One coordinated paper design for a polished look
Three different colors for a bold layered effect
Contrasting prints to emphasize each section
Different roller sizes to change the finished bead hole and overall look

Small changes in paper and color can make the same stencil set produce very different results.

Trace. Cut. Roll.

Using the Slim Euro stencil set is simple:

1. Trace — Trace Strip 1, Strip 2, and Strip 3 with the included mechanical pencil.

2. Cut — Cut carefully along each traced line.

3. Roll — Roll the strips in order, continuing each strip where the previous strip ends.

The rigid stencils stay flat while you trace, helping you create clean, repeatable shapes without having to measure each strip by hand.

Why We Include a Mechanical Pencil

With specialty strip shapes, accuracy matters.

A mechanical pencil creates a fine, consistent tracing line, making it easier to follow the stencil accurately when cutting. That’s why one is included with every stencil-set order.

Reusable & Easy to Keep Organized

Each Slim Euro stencil is:

Clearly numbered — Strip 1, Strip 2, and Strip 3 make the sequence easy to follow
Rigid & stable — stays flat against your paper while tracing
Reusable — make Slim Euro beads again and again
Easy to organize — the included easy-open ring keeps all three pieces together

The stencils are manufactured from PLA, a plant-based material made from renewable resources such as corn.

Made for Paper Bead Artists Who Want More Variety

The Slim Euro set is a great choice when you’re ready to move beyond classic triangle beads and experiment with more dimensional shapes.

It gives paper bead artists another way to explore shape, pattern, color, and scale while keeping the strip-making process consistent and repeatable.

Designed by paper bead artist and educator Kelly Phillips and manufactured by our small business in North Carolina.

Learn With Kelly

Not sure how the three strips come together?

Learn with Kelly through step-by-step tutorials, techniques, and project ideas that show you how to use specialty stencils and keep growing as a paper bead artist.