Make Beaded Baubles
Create colorful beaded baubles using beads, string, and simple techniques. Design patterns, practice fine motor skills, and make decorative ornaments to share.
Step-by-step guide to make beaded baubles
Beaded bauble tutorial
Step 1
Gather all your materials and put the beads into the bowl so they are easy to reach.
Step 2
Pick the colors and pattern you want for your bauble and count how many beads you will need.
Step 3
Cut a piece of string about 30 centimeters long using scissors.
Step 4
Attach a small piece of tape to one end of the string to stop beads from slipping off.
Step 5
Lay your beads on the table in the order of your pattern so you can follow it easily.
Step 6
Thread the beads onto the string one by one following the order you arranged.
Step 7
Stop threading when there is about 3 centimeters of string left before the taped end.
Step 8
Remove the tape and tie the two string ends together with a tight double knot.
Step 9
Trim the extra string close to the knot with scissors.
Step 10
Loop a ribbon or an ornament hook through the knot to make a hanger for your bauble.
Step 11
Gently tug your bauble to check the knot and beads are secure.
Step 12
Take a photo and share your finished beaded bauble on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of tape, special string, or tiny beads if theyâre hard to find?
If you donât have tape, use a small paperclip or tie a temporary knot at the end of the string (step 4), and swap the string for a pipe cleaner or thicker cord if tiny beads or thread are unavailable.
My beads keep slipping or the knot comes undoneâwhat should I try?
If beads slip during threading or the double knot feels loose (steps 4 and 8), use a bead needle or tape to hold beads in place while threading, retie a tight double knot and add a drop of clear glue or nail polish to the knot, then trim the excess with scissors (step 9).
How can I adapt this bauble activity for different age groups?
For preschoolers use pipe cleaners and large chunky beads with adult help for cutting and tying (step 3 and steps 8â9), while older kids can use thinner string and seed beads to create complex counted patterns (steps 2 and 5) or make multi-strand baubles.
How can we make the baubles more special or turn this into a bigger project?
Personalize by adding charms or spacers between beads, painting or mixing metallic beads to follow a theme (step 2 and step 5), attach a decorative ribbon loop for hanging (step 10), and photograph each design to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about bead crafts for kids
â Seed beads can be tiny (sizes like 15/0), letting makers create very detailed patterns and colorful miniature designs.
đŹ Beads come in many materials â glass, wood, metal, stone, plastic and shells â so you can mix textures for playful looks.
đ¨ Beads have been used for personal decoration for tens of thousands of years â some ancient beads are over 40,000 years old.
đ˛ Glass baubles for decorating trees were popularized by 19th-century German glassblowers and soon became holiday favorites around the world.
𧾠Stringing beads builds fine motor skills like the pincer grasp and handâeye coordination â perfect practice for little hands.
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