DIY Candy Gumball Necklace (You Can Eat)

This DIY candy gumball necklace is so easy to make!

Do you remember eating those hard candy necklaces when you were a kid? I loved those!

I decided to make a bigger version with my daughter. These DIY candy gumball necklaces were a hit!

Ever wondered how to make gumball necklaces? The good news is, it's super simple. The bad news? Well, you'll probably eat as much as you craft. But hey, we'll call that a perk. Who doesn't love a candy necklace?

Gumball necklaces will put a smile on any child’s face–big or small. You can make them in a variety of color combos, making them perfect party favors or special holiday treats.

(Think pink and red for Valentine's Day, or black and orange for Halloween!)

They are simple enough to make with your kids and would make a fun birthday party activity. These rainbow gumball necklaces are perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

how to make candy necklaces — *DIY candy gumball necklace*

Supplies For Your Candy Gumball Necklace

You just need a few supplies to make these:

Ribbon (thinner ribbon works better for this craft)
5-6 gumballs (easy to buy on Amazon, here) in whatever color combination you'd like
Scissors
Tape
Metal skewers

Steps For Making Candy Gumball Necklaces

Using a metal skewer puncture a hole through the center of each of the gumballs until you have a hole in all of the gumballs being used.
Please note: This step is intended for adults only. Please ensure all sharp objects are away from children and the skewer is pointed away from your body.
Next, wrap a piece of tape around one end of the ribbon and thread it through the gumball. Continue threading all of the gumballs in your desired order or pattern.
After you have threaded all of the gumballs, measure out your ideal length of the necklace, and cut the ribbon using your scissors.
Tie the two ends of ribbon together making a bow to form your necklace. Optionally, use a piece of ribbon scrap to make another small bow on the necklace as an embellishment, as pictured below.