Ingredients
- 30 orange pony beads, 9 millimeters each
- 6 black pony beads, 9 millimeters each (for the face or accent, optional)
- 2 green pony beads, 9 millimeters each (for the stem and leaf)
- 36 inches of 1 millimeter elastic craft cord
- 1 teaspoon of clear-drying craft glue
- 1 pair of small scissors
- 1 small ruler, 6 inches or longer
- 1 shallow tray or bowl, 4 inches wide or larger
- 1 sheet of scrap paper, 8.5 by 11 inches
- 1 table covering, at least 24 by 24 inches
- 1 small cloth or paper towel, at least 8 by 10 inches
Instructions
- Cover your table before you open the bead container.
- Set out the table covering, tray, ruler, scissors, cord, beads, glue, and cloth.
- Cut one 36 inch length of elastic cord and run your fingers along it to find any rough spots.
- Place the beads in the pumpkin pattern: six beads in the first row, eight in the second, ten in the third and fourth, and four for the bottom stem and leaf area.
- Hold the center of the cord and bring both ends together, threading the first row of six beads onto both cord ends at once.
- Build the second row by threading four beads onto each cord end and cross the cord ends through the last bead on the opposite side.
- Repeat the crossing motion for the third and fourth rows, using five beads on each side.
- Add the lower narrowing row with four orange beads, then cross the cord ends through the center bead if your pattern has one.
- Add the green beads at the top or bottom as a small stem and leaf.
- Inspect the pumpkin and adjust the beads as needed.
- Tie two firm overhand knots with the cord ends.
- Trim the cord ends to about 1/4 inch, leaving enough length for the knot to stay secure.
- Place a tiny drop of clear-drying craft glue on the knot.
- Set the pumpkin flat on the scrap paper and leave it alone for 12 hours of dry time.
- After the glue dries, brush away any stray glue threads and trim any remaining cord tail if needed.
Notes
Pony beads are small and can present a choking hazard. Supervise children closely and keep loose beads away from children under 3 years old. Use scissors carefully and craft glue in a ventilated area.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
