Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
We used metallic paint to get the beads shiny looking. If you use a regular paint color it might be nice to use a coat of gloss afterward to give it that clean shiny look.
Step 2
My daughter found it easiest to add all the beads to a cup and paint them while in the cup. Interesting, I know, but it worked.
Step 3
We dumped them out onto paper and touched up a few spots.
Final result!
Once dry she threaded her beads onto the twine. This came out better than I expected. I may be making one for myself next!