Pony Bead Ballerina Pattern

Create a sweet Pony Bead Ballerina Pattern to clip onto a dance bag, backpack, or zipper pull. This fun craft lets kids make a tiny ballerina using colorful pony beads and satin cord. Change the tutu and ballet shoe colors to match a favorite dance outfit or team colors for a personalized touch.

This easy craft for kids is great for ballet lovers, classroom activities, and rainy day fun at home.

Supplies

• 32 ivory, tan, or brown pony beads for skin
• 4 pony beads for hair in any color
• 16 pony beads for the tutu and ballet shoes in any color
• 4 feet satin cord
• 1 lanyard hook
• White glue

Instructions

1. Fold the satin cord in half to find the center.
2. Attach the folded center to the lanyard hook using a half hitch knot.
3. Use the pattern below as a guide and thread the beads into place.
4. Continue beading until the ballerina shape is complete.
5. Tie off the ends with a secure double knot.
6. Add a small drop of glue to the knot and let it dry.
7. Trim any extra cord.

For easier threading, place a small drop of white glue on the ends of the satin cord. Roll each end into a point and let it dry before adding beads.

Fun Facts

A ballerina’s tutu is one of the most recognizable parts of a ballet costume. Professional tutus are often handmade and carefully designed for performances. Dancers may wear many different tutus throughout their years of training and performing.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

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Patterns, Templates and Printables

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