There are some craft supplies that I have a hard time using to make grown-up looking crafts. Pony beads are one of those supplies; I look at them and all I can see is the lizard-shaped keychains I learned how to make a summer camp when I was ten. And despite the fact that I never actually use them in my crafting, somehow there is still a huge Ziploc full of them in my stash, always taunting me. Do you know the feeling? Wondering what to do with those darn things? Here is a great idea from Desiree at The 36th Avenue that is as easy as it is cute. She and her girls melted some beads to create bright, cheerful jewelry! [how to make melted bead jewelry]
Project estimate:
- Plastic pony beads, on hand or $1
- Oven or toaster oven, on hand
- Jewelry findings, on hand or $1 and up
- Hot glue, on hand
Total: Free and up
3 Comments
Sherri Osborn
What a great idea, I love it! I also have a collection of pony beads that I rarely use – until now. :-)
The CraftStar
These look so easy and fun to do! Thanks for sharing!
Ruth
Very colorful. I have a lot of pony beads, too. Thinking about trying this idea soon.