Kids of all ages can learn to create colorful pony bead Kandi Star Keychains with this easy tutorial!
Looking for a creative summer activity? These Kandi Star Keychains are a fun and simple project that only take about 5 minutes! This is a great activity to do during summer camps, rainy afternoons, or just for fun to keep kids of ALL ages busy. Once you get the hang of making your own colorful beaded kandi star keychains, you can share your creations as gifts or even start your own little business and sell them to everyone you know!
To make your own Kandi Star Keychains, you will need these supplies:
- 25 Pony Beads (2 colors)
- Bracelet Elastic
- 10mm Jump Ring
- Keyring
Cut a length of elastic measuring about 12 inches. Choose two colors for your star: 1 for the inner part of the star, and a second for the outer part. The inner part will need 10 beads, and the outer will need 15.
String the 10 inner beads onto the elastic.
Bring the ends together to make a circle. Tightly tie the ends together with a double or triple knot, leaving about 2 inches of cord on one end and the other longer.
String three of the outer beads onto the longer end of the cord.
Determine where the elastic is coming from. Skip one bead, and then thread end of the elastic down through the next bead and pull it through.
String three more beads onto the elastic, then skip another bead and thread the end of the elastic through the next bead.
Repeat the process of stringing on three beads, skipping a bead, and then threading the elastic through the next until you have 5 outer sections. The ends of the elastic should meet back up, coming through the same bead opening again.
Use jewelry pliers to open a 10-12mm jump ring. Loop the ring through the center bead of any grouping of any outer section of beads.
Now the Kandi Star Keychain is done! You can attach your keys to it, use it as a backpack charm, or even turn it into a necklace (don't add the keychain if you decide to do this).
Once you get the hang of making pony bead stars, you can customize them to look any way you'd like by changing up color patterns! Get creative with it and have fun!!
These beaded Kandi Star Keychains are such a fun, colorful, and easy craft for kids of all ages to make at home, summer camps, and even in the classroom. As always, I love to see your version of these projects! Please share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest #AFMCrafts
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