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Beaded Mermaid KeyChain Pattern - Free Beaded Mermaid Keyring Pattern - Fun Beaded Key Rings

Free beaded mermaid keychain and keyring pattern made with pony beads for mermaid, fantasy and under the sea crafts

Mermaids, those beautiful, mystical beings of the deep, have captivated the human imagination for millennia. Their enduring allure isn't just about their captivating form; it's about the mysteries they represent: the hidden wonders beneath the waves, the freedom of the boundless ocean, and the hidden depths of our imagination. Prove that little mermaids can be real when you make your very own beaded mermaid keychain.

All you need are a handful of pony beads and some durable cord and you'll see your little aquatic friend take shape, bead by bead. Have fun creating this great little mermaid keychain with a little bit of cord and pony beads. Add your finished mermaid to a keychain, keyring, bag or backpack, share one as a handmade gift with a mermaid lover, or make several for summer camp, classroom and group crafts. They also make fun party favors, festival giveaways, team mascots and fundraiser projects for anyone who loves mermaids, fantasy and life under the sea.

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Materials Needed:

1 - Lanyard Hook OR 1 - Key Ring

2 1/2 yards of cord. I used a 1mm cord for my mermaid, but any of these would work fine too.
Monofilament Cord OR 2mm Metallic Cord
Jute, hemp, leather necklace cord, rattail cord, shoelaces, ribbon, paracord or a strong jewelry cord such as tigertail would work too.

46 - AB Pony Beads for her hair. I used purple AB.

37 - Beige Pony Beads for her skin. I used beige marbled pony beads.

2 - Black Pony Beads for her eyes.

7 - Hot Pink Pony Beads for her top.

41 - Aqua Pony Beads for her body.

37 - Glitter Pony Beads for her tail.

Scissors

Ruler or Measuring Tape

Craft Glue

Optional: If you'd like your mermaid to be a little stiffer, you can weave a little wire or a pipe cleaner in with the cord around her shoulders. Beading Wire OR Pipe Cleaners

Make Her Your Own:Don't be afraid to experiment with different bead colors for your mermaid. For example, an Ariel style mermaid can be made using a red bead for her hair. Using different colors for her skin, top, body and tail colors would work well too. AB, glitter, transparent, pearl and other bead finishes can change her look too.

Instructions

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

2. Begin threading the beads onto the cord following the pattern. You can click on the image at the bottom of the page for a larger, better resolution photo. When you get down to the tail of the mermaid you can refer to the image to the right for more detail, if needed.

3. After finishing the pattern tie a double knot or surgeon's knot in the cords at the bottom and apply glue to secure.

4. Weave your wire or pipe cleaner through your beaded bug keychain to make it stiffer and hold it's shape. You probably only need to do this near the top of your mermaid.

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

The illustration below uses green and red to show you how each cord side is threaded into the beads. Your cord, of course, will be all the same color.

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