How to make easy pipe cleaner bracelets in two minutes

Pipe cleaner bracelets are one of the easiest and cutest crafts you’ll ever make. Plus, they don’t require very many supplies and you can make one in less than two minutes. Check it out!

If you’re looking for a fun summertime craft with your kids, for summer camp or birthday parties, these bracelets are perfect the perfect craft for toddlers and big kids alike. Plus, you only need two simple craft supplies to get started and clean up is a snap. Check it out!

Gather supplies for your pipe cleaner bracelets

You might already have all of the supplies for this fun craft and didn’t even know it. Regardless, you can find these simple craft supplies at any craft store. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Colorful pipe cleaners (12-inch chenille stem)
• Pony beads
• Scissors

3-strand pipe cleaner bracelet

Both bracelets on this blog post are super easy, so let’s start with the 3-strand bracelet. You’ll need three different colored pipe cleaners. Twist the ends together and then braid the strands a couple inches. Then, add one pony bead to the middle strand and braid around it. Continue adding beads in this manner (around four or five total).

To finish off the bracelet, braid the strands another couple inches and twist the ends of the pipe cleaners like you did in the beginning. You’ll want to keep measuring your wrist to make sure it’s not too long or short. Then, bring the two ends together and twist them to finish it off. You can make these with whatever colors of beads and pipe cleaners you want!

4-strand pipe cleaner bracelet

I think the 4-strand bracelet is actually easier than the 3-strand because it doesn’t involved braiding.

You’ll need:

• 12 pony beads (one color)
• 5 pony beads (a different color)
• Four pipe cleaner strands

Twist the ends together and then thread a bead through the top two strands and then thread another bead through the bottom two strands. Next, thread just one bead through the middle two strands. Repeat this process until all of the beads are gone.

To finish, twist the ends to complete the bracelet and then spread the strand out to reveal the pattern. Twist the ends together around the wrist and you’re done!

All of my kids really liked making these bracelets. They are perfect for kids of all ages. They were even easy enough that my three-year-old was able to help as well. And it helps with her fine motor skills. These work great as friendship bracelets too! Let me know how it goes making these bracelets in your home.

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