Pony Bead Patterns

The use of pony beads lies mainly in art and craft activities. These versatile type of beads were first introduced by Lewis and Clark, who bought them from Europe and popularized in North America. Earlier, glass made pony beads were used for making moccasins, leather soles, fringes and decorative pieces for clothing. Making jewelry with pony beads was the hallmark of tribal art of the North Americans. However, the utility of pony beads have gained much more importance today. Children employ them to complete their craft projects for making dolls, key chains, hair accessories, etc.

Easy Pony Bead Patterns

Pony Bead Figurines
Making pony beaded figures is a little tricky if not impossible. Once you learn the correct process, you will definitely find it interesting. First decide the character you want to make with the beads. You will require a long ribbon and a quite a lot multicolored beads. Now fold the ribbon from the center and attach a lanyard hook to secure it. You have to pass the beads in the shape of the selected figure to add a form to it. Use different colors of beads to add the facial features to character. The easy to make figures are cartoons, sportsman, short and tall boy, etc. Seed bead patterns are similar to pony bead patterns, and you could go through those as well for a few more ideas.

Pony Bead Jewelry
This is one of the best patterns that can be experimented with a lot of techniques. Pony beads tribal jewelry still maintains equal pace with conventional accessories. Some trendy designs include butterfly bracelets, friendship bands, beaded tiara, necklaces, pendants, anklets, etc. The translucent or the colorful crystal faceted pony beads are ideal for this purpose. A piece of flexible wire is required to make the jewelry. Bend the wire in the desired shape after taking the measurements and then pass the beads through it. Add a casing at the end so that the beads do not come out. The same technique can be followed for making beaded earrings.

Pony Bead Key Chain
It's better to try out the easy patterns for key chains rather opting for the complicated ones. The diamond shaped key chain is not only easy to make but it also looks attractive. Purchase a key ring and a craft wire for making it. Fold the wire into half and then pass it from the middle of the key ring. Knot one end of the wire and then thread the beads. Fold another piece of wire in the same way and attach it to the beaded piece. Bead the wire and knot the free end. The beaded wire is attached to the key ring and this completes the process of making pony bead key chain.

Others
Apart from these, there are many ways to make different types of crafts and trendy beaded jewelry with pony beads. Customized designs can be purchased from online outlets. A few good categories are listed below.

• Animal bead patterns
• Holiday bead patterns
• Valentine day's pony bead patterns
• Halloween bead patterns
• Christmas pattern pony beads
• School days bead patterns
• Pony bead hair accessories
• Pony bead bags
• Pony bead shrugs
• Pony bead shoe decorations

You should be innovative enough to come up with new ideas to create different patterns of pony beads for your kids. Or else check out the craft stores and the websites to purchase the toys to gift your children.