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Time Required :
Over an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

pony bead wind chime

This project is intended for kids ages 4+.
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Step 1

Decorate six craft sticks as desired with markers.

Step 2

Arrange the sticks into a hexagon shape and allow the ends to overlap. Glue together where they overlap. Set aside to dry.

Step 3

Cut a 28" [71.1 cm] piece of yarn. Fold it in half and tie a knot in the yarn about 3" [7.6 m] from the bend. Add a pony bead above the knot then tie a knot above the bead.
TIP: To make the treading easier, wrap a piece of household tape around the end of the yarn and cut at an angle to work as a needle.

Step 4

Cut two 20" [50.8 cm] pieces of yarn and fold them in half. Now, tie them around the knot below the beads added in Step 3.

Step 5

Take five of the six strands hanging below the beads and tie them evenly around your wood hexagon. Lift by the hanger to make sure your hexagon is balanced.
TIP: You will have a sixth strand that will hang down the middle of your wind chime.

Step 6

String beads to the sixth strand hanging down the middle. Tie knots in the yarn as you string to create sections of beads, if desired. Tie a double (or triple) knot in the end to secure the beads and trim excess yarn.

Step 7

Cut five lengths of yarn long enough for the bead strands you would like to add around the outside of your wind chime.
TIP: Use image as a guide.

Step 8

Tie the five yarn strands to the wood hexagon where you have tied the five strands in Step 5.

Step 9

String beads on the five strands as you did in Step 6. Make sure you add beads somewhat evenly, so your wind chime stays balanced when hung.
TIP: Add bells within your beads if you would like more sound to your wind chime.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks, 40ct. by Creatology™

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    Glitter & Sequin Glue By Creatology®

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    Soft Classic™ Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads®

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    • Color: Butter
    • Size: 7 oz
    • Color: Butter
    • Size: 7 oz
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    • Size: 7 oz
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  • 1 - Creatology™ Pony Beads (SKU 10290955)
  • OPTIONAL: 1 - Creatology™ Jingle Bells 12mm – Silver (SKU 10044337)
Instructions
Step 1

Decorate six craft sticks as desired with markers.

Step 2

Arrange the sticks into a hexagon shape and allow the ends to overlap. Glue together where they overlap. Set aside to dry.

Step 3

Cut a 28" [71.1 cm] piece of yarn. Fold it in half and tie a knot in the yarn about 3" [7.6 m] from the bend. Add a pony bead above the knot then tie a knot above the bead.
TIP: To make the treading easier, wrap a piece of household tape around the end of the yarn and cut at an angle to work as a needle.

Step 4

Cut two 20" [50.8 cm] pieces of yarn and fold them in half. Now, tie them around the knot below the beads added in Step 3.

Step 5

Take five of the six strands hanging below the beads and tie them evenly around your wood hexagon. Lift by the hanger to make sure your hexagon is balanced.
TIP: You will have a sixth strand that will hang down the middle of your wind chime.

Step 6

String beads to the sixth strand hanging down the middle. Tie knots in the yarn as you string to create sections of beads, if desired. Tie a double (or triple) knot in the end to secure the beads and trim excess yarn.

Step 7

Cut five lengths of yarn long enough for the bead strands you would like to add around the outside of your wind chime.
TIP: Use image as a guide.

Step 8

Tie the five yarn strands to the wood hexagon where you have tied the five strands in Step 5.

Step 9

String beads on the five strands as you did in Step 6. Make sure you add beads somewhat evenly, so your wind chime stays balanced when hung.
TIP: Add bells within your beads if you would like more sound to your wind chime.

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