Pony Beads – Tons of Colors - Friendship Bracelets, Arts & Crafts & DIY Projects

Using 6x9mm Pony Beads:

- To make a 7" bracelet, use about 30 beads
- To make an 18" necklace, use about 76 beads
- 500 pony beads can make about sixteen 7" bracelets or six 18" necklaces

You most recently may have seen pony beads in bracelets being traded at concerts and festivals. 

WHAT ARE PONY BEADS?

Pony beads are barrel or drum-shaped plastic craft beads used for friendship bracelets, jewelry, keychains, lanyards, bead animals, banners, suncatchers, and other DIY projects. The most common pony bead size is 6×9mm, while mini pony beads are typically around 4×7mm. Our pony beads measure approximately 6×9mm and have a 4mm hole, making them easy to string with elastic cord, beading cord, and other craft materials. Simple and timeless, pony beads are versatile enough for all types of beading, jewelry-making, arts, and craft projects.

What kind of string do you use for pony beads?

Since pony beads have large 4mm holes, they can be strung on many different types of string and cord depending on what you want to make.

• To make stretch bracelets, use elastic cording or stretch jewelry cord like Stretch Magic or Opelon
• To make tie-on bracelets, use thicker cord like hemp, cotton, ribbon, leather, or suede. 
• To make bracelets or necklaces with clasps, use flexible beading wire secured with crimp beads.
• Other types of cording that you can use with pony beads include paracord, monofilament, satin rattail cord, yarn, and nylon cord.

What can you make with pony beads?

Pony beads are a versatile and popular choice for all kinds of creative projects. They are popular for creating colorful bracelets, necklaces, and keychains.  Make more than just jewelry - string beads together to make decorative banners, hair braids, or even suncatchers!

You will love using pony beads for their classic, timeless shape and gorgeous color options. Their larger size, typically 6mm x 9mm, and large holes make them perfect for little hands to grab and string onto various materials. This makes them ideal for children's crafts, school projects, and fun activities at parties or camps. You can find pony beads in individual colors to create specific designs, or in pre-mixed packs offering a vibrant range to spark your imagination!

PONY BEAD COLOR EFFECTS

Pony beads are popular because of their classic shape and large variety of colors for making friendship bracelet projects or any arts & crafts project! Our stunning array of colors include classic shades, seasonal colors and trendy tones. Choose from individual shades, color mixes and different color effects including trendy and classic shades, opaque and transparent options, glittery colors, pearlized beads, matte, frosted, satin finishes, and more.

Friendship bracelets can be given as gifts or traded at concerts and festivals. Here are some tips on creating your own custom bracelets. 

What cord do you use for friendship bracelets?

Beads can be strung on many different types of string and cord to make many different styles of bracelets. 

• To make stretch bracelets, use elastic cording or stretch jewelry cord like Stretch Magic or Opelon.
• To make tie-on bracelets, use thicker cord like hemp, cotton, ribbon, leather, or suede. 
• To make bracelets or necklaces with clasps, use flexible beading wire with crimp beads.

PONY BEAD FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS

Pony beads are a versatile and popular choice for all kinds of creative projects. They are popular for creating colorful bracelets, necklaces, and keychains. You are not limited to jewelry though - string them together to make decorative banners, hair braids, key chains, bookmarks or even suncatchers!

You will love using pony beads for their classic, timeless shape and gorgeous color option. Their larger size, typically 6mm x 9mm, and large holes make them perfect for little hands to grab and string onto various materials. This makes them ideal for children's crafts, school projects, and fun activities at parties or camps. You can find pony beads in individual colors to create specific designs, or in pre-mixed packs offering a vibrant range to spark your imagination!

WHAT ARE PONY BEADS?

Pony beads are barrel shaped beads, commonly made of plastic. The most common pony bead size is 6x9mm. They also come in mini size, which are about 4x7mm. Pony beads are a simple, timeless bead that people use for craft projects like making bracelets, weaving bead banners and suncatchers. 

Pony beads are also used to weave cuff bracelets, keychains, bead banners and other type of arts & crafts. Create your own unique pony bead pattern with grid paper and colored pencils. 

Pony beads are perfect for all types of beading and jewelry projects as well as arts & craft projects. 

Our selection of craft beads and jewelry beads include pony beads, alphabet beads and craft beads for making bracelets, necklaces, key chain, other great arts & craft projects. Our gorgeous bead colors and finishes are sure to spark your creativity and endless possibilities.

Pony beads and alphabet beads are a versatile favorite for all types of beading projects and craft projects. They are a popular choice for all ages and skill levels. Their large holes make them easy to string on various cords, like elastic, hemp, leather, and even fishing line. Project ideas include friendship bracelets, concert and festival bracelets, necklaces, key chains, banners, hair braiding and more. Pony beads are a type of jewelry bead that can be strung on many types of cording and string like elastic stretch cord, plastic S'getti cord, hemp cord, leather, suede, flexible beading wire, and monofilament. 

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, our beads are sure to inspire you. With individual colors and multicolor mixes available, you can create projects that reflect your unique style.

So grab some beads and let your creativity flow!