Create adorable DIY beaded ants with us! 🐜✨ This fun and easy craft is perfect for kids, summer activities, party crafts, and bug lovers. Grab your beads, string, and creativity to make these cute little crawlers come to life!
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Supplies Included:
- 24 Gauge Black Wire- 3 Foot Cut
- 3 Pin Backs
- Bead Mix
Tools Needed:
- Wire Cutters
- Flat Nose Pliers
- Round Nose Pliers
- E6000 Glue (or other strong adhesive)
STEP 1. Create The Body:
Cut 5" of your included wire & fold it in half. Make a loop in the fold. Cut 2.5" of wire and thread into the loop of your 5" cut. Make a small bend in the wire to secure it. Thread your beads in the following order onto all 3 wires. Push them tight to the bottom.
- 1 Oval
- 1 Rondelle
- 1 Ball
Make a small loop on the top & bottom of the SINGLE wire. Keep loose for the next step.
STEP 2. The Legs
Cut 3, 1.5" lengths of wire. These will be our legs! Take 2 wires and fold them in half. Twist them around the center wires between the head and the middle bead to secure.
Take the last wire and fold it in half. Twist them around the center wires between the oval and the middle bead.
Once you are happy with the placement, tighten the loops on the bottom and top of the body to secure everything in place.
STEP 3. Add To Pin (optional)
Take about 2" of your wire and fold it in half, and twist it around the area of the ant with a set of legs. Thread each wire end through the pin back holes. Twist both wires tightly together to secure.
Bend twisted wire flat onto the pin and trim the excess.
*Tip- Put a rubber earring back on the pin to prevent getting poked while working.
**Tip- If you find the wire ends too sharp, add a drop of glue.
