How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Jewelry

1 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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Glow-in-the-dark jewelry is the perfect kids’ craft for Halloween – or any time! Kids can easily make bracelets, anklets and necklaces, and you can even add these awesome glow-in-the-dark beads to hair bows. Personalize the jewelry with your child’s name. Your kids will be easy to spot on Halloween with their glow-in-the-dark jewelry creations.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Cut pieces from the stretchy cording in the appropriate sizes for bracelets, necklaces or anklets. Using a bead, tie a knot over the bead at one end. This will prevent the beads from sliding off.

Step
2

Using the glow-in-the-dark ABC and pony beads, create your very own  jewelry collection!

Tip: Make this craft easy for toddlers by using the plastic pony bead bracelets!

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