Colorful Necklaces with Pony Beads
Pony beads are small, colorful plastic beads used for jewelry making and other crafts. Also known as hysteria beads, they allow crafters to make bright and fashionable designs with ease.
What are Pony Beads?
Pony beads are small, round plastic beads that come in various sizes and colors. Often used by children and hobbyists to make jewelry and artwork, they feature a central hole that allows threading them onto string, elastic cord, or wire.
Pony beads typically range from 3mm to 8mm in diameter and come in a variety of shapes beyond round, including faceted, square, triangular and donut shapes.
Making Jewelry with Pony Beads
Pony beads are perfect for making bracelets, necklaces, keychains and even earrings. The small beads allow for intricate and detailed designs, yet are easy for beginners to manipulate.
To make simple beaded necklaces, thread pony beads onto elastic string or wire and tie the ends together. For length adjustment, opt for elastic or add a clasp fastener. Secure knots with glue or wax to prevent beads from slipping.
Braided or woven patterns add interest. Wrapping beads around wire also creates interesting shapes, like spirals and coils. Add charms and other findings to finish your jewelry with flair.
What are Small Pony Beads Called?
Called micro or mini pony beads, they range from 1mm to 3mm and allow for miniature designs.
Mini pony beads suit earrings, anklets and bracelets for kids. Their petite size also helps create lifelike replicas of flowers, botanicals and mandalas when arranged artfully.
Pony beads allow crafters to create colorful yet durable jewelry and art in myriad shapes and styles. Their simple design and affordability make them an accessible choice for creativity at any age and skill level. So gather your pony beads, stringing material, and imagination, and get beading!
FAQs about Pony Bead Necklace
Hysteria beads, or loom beads, are other common names for pony beads.
Mini beads are much smaller than standard pony beads, ranging from 1mm to 3mm in size versus 3mm to 8mm for pony beads.
The main differences between pony beads and crow beads are:
1. Shape: Pony beads are round, crow beads are rectangular.
2. Size: Pony beads are small, crow beads are large (8-12mm).
3. Material: Pony beads are mainly plastic, crow beads can be wood, stone, ceramic, etc.
4. Aesthetic: Pony beads come in many bright colors, crow beads often have traditional designs.
5. Purpose: Pony beads for kids’ crafts, crow beads for cultural jewelry
