As Halloween crafts go, this melted bead Halloween suncatcher is easy to make. And the Jack-O’-Lantern makes for a fun Halloween decoration in the window.
Updated August 2024
Once October starts, we can’t stop ourselves from making Halloween crafts! The possibilities are endless!
For this craft, we are combining two of our favorite things: Halloween and melted bead suncatchers!
Yes, another melted bead suncatcher! But doesn’t the Jack-O’-Lantern idea work well in the embroidery hoop frame? And it really looks lovely with the sun shining through it!!
When you’re ready to start your Halloween crafting and decorating, give this a try! All you need is a wooden embroidery hoop and some fall-colored translucent pony beads.
Important note: melting plastic is toxic, so be sure to follow the directions closely and do this project outside!
Melted Bead Halloween Suncatcher
MATERIALS
- Translucent plastic pony beads (you can pick out the oranges and blacks, or spring for this Halloween pack!)
- Wooden embroidery hoop
- A foil-lined baking sheet
- An outside grill
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep your materials
Place your wood embroidery hoop on a foil-lined baking sheet.
We used a 9″ embroidery hoop for this one, but you could use any size and the smaller ones would definitely be quicker to make. We think a few Jack-O-Lantern suncatchers in various sizes would make a super cool Halloween window! - Create your Jack-O’-Lantern pattern
For the Jack-O’-Lantern, you can use blacks for the eyes, nose, and mouth and an assortment of oranges and yellows for the pumpkin. Be sure to fill all the spaces (otherwise it might pull away from the frame).
- Melt the beads
Important Note! The melting plastic is not good to breathe, so this step is best done outside.
We make all of our melted bead suncatchers on the gas grill outside so that we don’t get any toxic chemicals inside. The grill works great and only takes about 10 minutes! You could also use a toaster oven outside. - Let cool
Once the suncatcher is cool, peel off the foil.
- Hang up your suncatcher!
We looped a string of black pony beads at the top of the suncatcher and hung it in the window.
Isn’t this suncatcher the perfect Halloween decoration?
More Halloween Crafts for Kids
- Coffee Filter Spider Webs
- Tape Resist Skeleton Paintings
- A Halloween Gingerbread House
- A Felt Bat Garland
- Marble Rolling Spider Webs
- Pumpkin Painting with Kids
Want even more Halloween fun?
Check out our Halloween Creativity Pack!
This 45-page printable eBook is full of seasonal coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and art projects.
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