๐ How to make fuse beads
It's easy! Let's make one together.
Ask a grown-up: The iron is very hot! Ask a grown-up to do the ironing โ you just place the beads.
๐งฐ What you need
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Pegboard
A board with pegs to place beads on.
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Beads
Colorful beads to build your picture.
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Ironing paper
Non-stick paper you cover beads with.
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Iron
Melts the beads together (grown-up uses it).
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Tweezers
Help pick up tiny beads neatly.
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A pattern
Print or view a pattern to follow.
๐ฃ Step by step
- 1Pick a patternChoose a pattern you like in the Patterns page.
- 2Place beadsPut each bead on the board following the colors.
- 3Cover with paperLay the ironing paper over all the beads.
- 4Iron (grown-up)A grown-up gently irons a few seconds to fuse them.
- 5Cool & peelLet it cool, then gently peel your art off the board. Done!
โจ Fun facts
- Fuse beads are also called perler/hama beads.
- You can make keychains, magnets and decorations.
- Following a pixel pattern feels like a puzzle game!