Beaded Duck Key Chain Pattern - Free Beaded Duck Keyring Pattern - Fun Beaded Key Rings

Ducks symbolize happiness, playfulness, and good fortune in many cultures. Plus, their bright colors and distinctive shape lend themselves perfectly to bead art.
Create this irresistibly cute beaded duck keychain for your keys, backpack or purse. This delightful craft project is surprisingly simple and fun for all ages, and makes a charming accessory you'll love to show off, using a little bit of cord and pony beads. It is perfect for animal lovers and it makes a great summer camp craft or school team mascot. Fun and easy to make, this key ring is great for your key ring, to share as gifts, or to make for fund raisers.

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Materials Needed:

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1 - Key Ring or Lanyard Hook
3 yards - Suede Cord (Color of your choice)
OR
Leather Cord
OR
Monofilament Cord (Item # 10006)
2 - Black Pony Beads
15 - Orange Pony Beads
75 - Yellow Pony Beads

Don't forget to include a few extra beads to your count if you want "dangles" at the bottom of your keychain.

Optional: For a stiffer critter you can include a little wire or a pipe cleaner with your cord to help keep it's shape
Beading Wire

Pipe Cleaners

Instructions:

Connect your cord to your keyring with a Lark's Head knot.

1. Find the half way point of the cord or wire you are using and double knot it onto the keyring. You can also use a lark's head knot (shown in photo).

2. Begin weaving the beads onto the cord following the pattern at the top of the page. You can click on the image for a larger, better resolution photo.

3. After finishing the pattern tie a double knot in the cords at the bottom and apply tacky glue to secure.

4. Three or four beads can be strung onto the end of each cord as a finishing touch (This is optional and not included in the bead count in your material list.)

5. Weave your wire or pipe cleaner through your beaded ducky keychain to make it stiffer and hold it's shape.

(Seed beads or E beads can be used in place of pony beads to create smaller characters.)

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