Pony Bead USA Pin Craft
Show your team spirit with this Pony Bead USA Pin Craft. This patriotic bead craft is a fun way for kids to celebrate the Olympics, a national holiday, or any event where they want to cheer on their favorite athletes. It is also easy to customize with different bead colors and letter beads for other countries.
Supplies
- Safety pin
- Pony beads in red, white, and blue
- Letter beads
- 18 inches satin cord
Instructions
- Cut the satin cord into 18 inch lengths.
- Fold one cord in half. Attach it to the safety pin using a half hitch by placing the folded end through the pin and pulling the loose ends through the loop.
- String the top bead onto both cord ends and slide it up to the safety pin.
- Add the first row of three beads onto one cord. Thread the second cord back through the same three beads in the opposite direction. Pull both cords snug.
- Repeat this same method for each of the five rows.
- String the bottom bead onto both cords and slide it up against the final row.
- Tie the cords securely and trim the ends.
Fun Facts
The Olympic pin tradition began with small badges worn by athletes and officials at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Trading pins became a friendly way for people from different countries to connect and share team pride.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Use the bead pattern or diagram for row placement and threading help while making your pin.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This craft works well as a classroom activity during the Olympic Games or while studying countries around the world. Invite students to make pins in the colors of different national flags and talk about what those colors and symbols represent. Kids can also practice patterning by planning their bead rows before they begin.
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