Ice Cream Cone Bead Pattern Craft
This Ice Cream Cone Bead Pattern Craft is a sweet summer project for kids who enjoy making pony bead creations. It is a fun way to create a cute backpack charm, key ring decoration, or small handmade gift for a friend. This easy craft for kids is also a great way to practice following a pattern and building fine motor skills.
Supplies
- Lanyard hook or key ring
- 2 feet of bead cord
- 1 red pony bead
- 16 pink pony beads
- 16 tan pony beads
- Scissors
- White glue
Instructions
- Stiffen the ends of the bead cord with a small amount of white glue and let them dry completely. This will make it easier to slide the beads on.
- Tie the lanyard hook or key ring to the middle of the cord.
- For the first row, place 1 red pony bead onto the right cord. Take the left cord and thread it through the same bead in the opposite direction. Pull both cords evenly so the bead slides up close to the hook or ring.
- Continue with the second row by adding 4 pink pony beads in the same way.
- Keep weaving rows by following the printable bead pattern guide until all 7 rows are complete.
- Tie off each cord close to the last bead. Add a small dab of white glue to each knot, let it dry, and trim the ends.
Fun Facts
The ice cream cone has been enjoyed for well over a century and is still one of the most popular ways to serve ice cream. This cheerful ice cream cone design makes a fun summer craft that kids can enjoy long after snack time is over.
Source: International Dairy Foods Association – The History of the Ice Cream Cone
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the pattern to open it in a new window and print it at the correct size.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This craft works well as a summer classroom activity or camp project. Children can practice counting beads, identifying color patterns, and following step-by-step directions. You can also turn it into a simple math activity by having kids count how many beads are used in each section of the cone and scoop.
Supplies
Instructions
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
