Here’s a hand-beaded rainbow craft and DIY gift idea that kids or adults can make with pony beads in a rainbow of colors for a faceted crystal prism.
Making a hand-beaded rainbow pony bead prism suncatcher is an easy double rainbow craft for both kids and adults. The beads are strung in a rainbow of colors, and the prism will cast beautiful rainbows around the room when the sun hits it. You might also enjoy this list of rainbow arts, crafts, and painting ideas for kids of all ages.
Kids can learn their colors and practice their fine motor skills while hand-beading this simple rainbow craft. When paired with rainbow science hand beading, a simple hanger for a faceted crystal prism becomes a fun STEAM activity for kids.
But please don’t offer this craft to toddlers and preschoolers who are still mouthing objects or are not ready to handle small parts or plastic needles. The size of the pony beads and the crystal prism can be a choking hazard to children three and under. Look at this list of gorgeous rainbow suncatchers for even more rainbow craft project ideas.
Rainbow Pony Bead and Prism Suncatcher Crafts
A hand-beaded rainbow suncatcher makes a beautiful gift idea for friends and family. They also make incredible DIY party decorations and favor ideas for a rainbow-themed birthday party or St Patrick’s Day party. You might also like this list of rainbow suncatcher crafts.
hand-beading a hanger for a prism to make rainbow suncatcher crafts requires simple engineering and easy math skills, making it an excellent STEAM project for kids at home or in the classroom. Click here to learn how to turn this craft into a rainbow science STEAM activity for kids.
Rainbow Suncatcher Craft Supplies:
- Transparent rainbow pony beads
- Prism(s), choose one of the following:
- Clear crystal teardrop prisms (shown in the photographs)
- Mini round ball prisms
- Large round prisms
- Icicle crystal prisms
- Monofilament fishing line
- Plastic Sewing Needles (optional)
- Push pins
How to Make a Rainbow-Beaded Hanger for a Crystal Prism
There are two ways to prepare to string a rainbow pony bead prism suncatcher. Click on the links below to see which way would work best for you or your child.
- Pony Bead and Prism Suncatchers—This pony bead craft tutorial is for young crafters with beginning fine motor skills. It explains how toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners can string beads with a plastic sewing needle or pipe cleaner.
- Heart Prism Pony Bead Suncatcher—This suncatcher tutorial is for crafters with more advanced fine motor skills. It explains how to use crimping pliers to put the simple hand-beaded rainbow crafts (shown in the photograph below) together, using a heart-shaped prism as an example.
Hand-BEaded Rainbow Pony Bead and Prism Suncatcher Craft Instructions
Click on either of the links above to learn how to string a hanger for a prism in a rainbow of colors. In other words, use the instructions of one of the project tutorials above to make a rainbow pony bead prism suncatcher. Creating a rainbow using colors in the order you prefer is easy.
Identifying and creating patterns is an easy way for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners to explore beginning math concepts. The photos below show a simple way to make a beaded rainbow pattern. Invite children to play around with different color orders and rainbow patterns to see if they can find other ways to string a rainbow.
Making a rainbow pony bead and prism suncatcher is a fun fine motor craft for kids and adults of all ages. Putting one together is a great teaching aid. For tips on how to turn this into a STEAM activity click on the link.
Suncatchers made of beads in a rainbow of colors look gorgeous in any window. The prism casts beautiful rainbows all over the room when the sun or another source of light hits it.
Pony bead hangers strung in a rainbow of colors for a prism also make a great decoration or party favor for a rainbow birthday party. This rainbow prism DIY craft project also makes a wonderful gift idea for Christmas, birthdays, and many other special occasions! You might also enjoy this list of homemade gifts kids can make or any of the fun rainbow crafts and DIY project ideas below.
More Rainbow Crafts and activities for Kids and adults
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- Waldorf Rainbow Window Star
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- DIY Rainbow Peg Dolls
- Rainbow Ribbon Magic Wands
Emma says
These are beautiful! My grandmother used to have a prism like that hanging in her room that just fascinated me. This one reminds me of her! 🙂
nell says
Thanks Emma! I have been making suncatchers with prisms in many ways ever since I was a child. I have always loved the rainbows that they cast around the room when the sun hits them. It was always a magical time!
Julie says
Do the crystals recommended make a good rainbow around the room? Thanks – this looks so sweet to make.
Nell Regan Kartychok says
Yes, Julie, the crystal prisms we recommend above make rainbows around the room when they are hit by the sun or another light source. Enjoy crafting you rainbow suncatcher! Let me know if you have any other questions.