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Making a Pony Bead Loom

MATERIALS NEEDED:

  • Box lid larger than loom pattern
  • Yarn to match background on loom pattern
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Measure & mark a 1/2" border on top and bottom edges of cardboard.  Using a ruler, mark 3/8" increments on both ends.  Cut notches down to the 1/2" line (will appear as fringe).  This measurement is for 6x9mm pony beads.
  • Now you will "warp" your loom.  Tie a knot in the end of yarn and slip through first notch at top left with knot on backside.  Bring yarn down to matching notch below and slip through.  Bring yarn up and into notch beside the one you just did (You should have a little loop on back side).  Pull yarn firmly and bring up to matching notch at top.  Slip through this notch, and continue wrapping and looping in this fashion until you have reached the end.  Tie a knot behind the cardboard.
  • Proceed with beading by following instructions for Using Your Pony Bead Loom.

TIPS:

Children should ask an adult to do the cutting!