How to Make Pony Bead Candy Corn (+Video!)

This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through how to make a cute and easy pony bead candy corn!

Need a quick craft for Halloween? This beaded candy corn comes together in no time, making it a fun last-minute project for kids or anyone who loves a touch of 90s nostalgia. It’s super cute, and the mini variation makes a fantastic charm for a halloween necklace or bracelet!

With only a handful of beads, a pony bead candy corn pattern, and a few easy steps, you’ll have a cute little Halloween craft. Clip it to a backpack, add it to a trick-or-treat bag, or keep it as a tiny decoration that’s just too cute!

How to Make a Pony Bead Candy Corn

Materials

Printable Pony Bead Candy Corn Pattern (mini version included)
3 white pony beads
7 orange pony beads
11 yellow pony beads
2 ft of ribbon, string, yarn, or cord
keychain ring (optional)
scissors

Step-by-Step Tutorial

First row — Start by threading one white bead onto the string. Push it to the center.

Row 2, part 1 — Next, thread two white beads onto the string. Leave them by one end.

Row 2, part 2 — Take the opposite end of the string and thread it through the beads from the opposite direction.

Row 2, part 3 — Pull both ends of the string so the second row sits snug against the first row.

Candy Corn Pattern — Repeat those steps and follow the pattern to make all of the remaining rows.

Video Tutorial

Optional Keychain Start

If you want to include a keychain you can add it before the first step.

Start by placing the keychain in the center of the ribbon and tying it in using a square knot.

Then, do the first row of the patten just like all the other rows (criss-crossing the ribbon through the beads and pull it tight). Follow the regular instructions for all the other rows.