Pony Bead / Kandi Bead

Creative DIY Guide: Crafting a Blue Bird Pendant with Pony Beads

Looking to add a unique, handmade touch to your jewelry collection? This DIY guide will show you how to create a charming blue bird pendant using pony beads, often referred to as kandi beads. This simple yet striking accessory makes a wonderful gift and allows you to showcase your creativity. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed

To create this bird-inspired pendant, gather the following materials:

• 32 light blue pony beads for the bird’s feathers
• 13 white pony beads for the bird’s belly
• 2 black pony beads for the eyes
• 2 light yellow pony beads for the claws
• 1 dark orange pony bead for the beak
• Beading cord or string, long enough for easy weaving and tying

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to assemble your blue bird pendant:

Step 1

Start by tying a secure knot in your cord to create a small loop that will serve as the pendant’s attachment point.

Step 2

Thread both ends of the cord through four light blue pony beads, positioning them close to the loop.

Step 3

• On both ends of the cord, add two light blue beads.
• Add one black bead for an eye, followed by a dark orange bead for the beak, and then another black bead for the second eye.
• Add two more light blue beads on each end of the cord.

Step 4

Thread both ends of the cord through two light blue beads, then three white beads, and finally two more light blue beads.

Step 5

Next, thread both ends through two light blue beads, four white beads, and two more light blue beads.

Step 6

Thread both ends through two light blue beads, then three white beads, and two more light blue beads.

Step 7

For this row, thread both ends through two light blue beads, two white beads, and two more light blue beads.

Step 8

Thread both ends through two light blue beads, one white bead, and two more light blue beads.

Step 9

Finish off the pendant by threading both ends through four light blue beads.

Step 10

Thread each end through one light yellow bead to form the claws.

Tie a tight knot to secure the design and trim any excess cord.