How do you use Perler bead patterns?

Place the Perler Beads on a pegboard according to the pattern you've selected. Cover the Perler Beads with a piece of ironing paper. Take a preheated iron and melt the beads on high heat for 15 – 20 seconds. Wait for beads to cool.

How do Perler beads stick together?

Perler beads are small, heat activated beads that you can lay on a mat to create interesting patterns. Then, after you apply heat , the beads will fuse together creating your design into a single work of art!

Why do people put tape on Perler beads?

Some Perler artists prefer the Tape Method to avoid seams that can sometimes appear between connected pegboards, or the chance of beads springing off the pegboards during fusing of a large project . It may take a bit more time and effort, but you may find that the results are more pleasing.

How do you keep Perler beads together without an iron?

Make a colorful basket by placing the beads against the sides of an oiled Pyrex bowl. Put it in a preheated oven at 200°C for a few moments . The ironing beads will melt and weld together. Now all you have to do is unmold.

How do you fuse layers of Perler beads?

STANDARD FUSING METHOD: An adult should do the fusing. 1) After you have created your design, place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. 2) Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project.

How do fuse beads work?

Fuse beads, thermobeads, iron beads, or iron-fusible beads are multicoloured tubular plastic beads that can be arranged into 2D designs on a pegboard, and then fused together by the application of a hot clothes iron through parchment paper to form mosaics.

What is a Perler bead Sprite?

Perler Beads are small, colored plastic beads that you assemble into different patterns on a pegboard . An iron is used on the beads so that they fuse together creating a single work of art from your design. For more information, visit the website at https://www.perler.com.

What are Navajo ghost beads?

Traditionally, our Diné say juniper beads provide protection against evil. Also Called "Ghost Beads" or "Juniper Berry" or "Cedar Beads... these jewelry pieces are a staple of Our Navajo People. We are always looking for more beads... but, grab some while you can.

How do you fuse layers of perler beads?

STANDARD FUSING METHOD: An adult should do the fusing. 1) After you have created your design, place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. 2) Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project.

How do you not warp Perler beads?

Place ironing paper over design and iron again. To prevent bead design from warping, place a heavy book on design as it cools . Note: Do not place iron directly against beads or pegboard. Pegboard is not designed for use in any type of oven; it will warp.

Perler Bead Snowflake | FREE Snowflake Perler Bead Patterns (2024)

December 19, 2023 by Debbie Chapman

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Make a Perler bead snowflake and create your own winter wonderland with these melty bead designs! These snowflake Perler beads are SO PRETTY and really easy to make.

We have 8 free Perler bead snowflake patterns for you to choose from, or you can design your own snowflakes, using our helpful tips and tricks! It’s such a fun indoor craft, perfect for keeping the kids busy this winter.

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How to Make a Perler Bead Snowflake

Create a Perler bead snowflake using our free printable patterns and melty beads! Then turn them into fridge magnets or Christmas ornaments. Scroll past the tutorial for even more ways to use them!

Author: Debbie Chapman

Materials:

Free Printable Perler bead snowflake pattern (more templates below)
Perler beads
Perler beads pegboard (small circle)

Equipment:

Check Out The Video Tutorial:

Looking for more snowflake crafts? Here's a few of our favourites:

Pasta Snowflakes

Instructions:

Step 1: Find what you need

Gather your supplies and materials.
The link to one of our free printable snowflake templates is in the materials list above. The other can be found below this tutorial.

Step 2: Make your Perler bead snowflake on the pegboard

To make your Perler bead snowflake you'll need to use a small circular pegboard.
We also like to set out the Perler beads we want to use in small bowls (this is especially helpful when you're using different colours).
Optional:Use tweezers to add Perler beads to the pegboard.
Kids may be able to place the beads easily with just their hands, but adults will find the tweezers a lot easier to use!
To make a Perler bead snowflake you'll want to start in the center.
This snowflake has a circle of beads in the middle, a couple of rows out from the very center.
Follow the pattern and create the 6 identical lines coming out from the circle.
Now add in the beads that connect the 6 sections.
Add the last beads and then double check your design.
Compare the snowflake to the template one last time to make sure it's exactly how you want it to look.

Step 3: Iron the snowflake

Put the pegboard on an ironing board or a wooden cutting board. Place a piece of parchment paper over top of the Perler bead snowflake.
Heat your iron to medium temperature, no steam. Place the iron on the parchment paper and move it around in circular motions for at least 15 to 20 seconds.
Check the beads to see if they're melted together. Continue to iron for another 10 to 20 seconds, if necessary.
The beads are melted correctly when the parchment paper sticks to the beads and needs to be peeled away from them.
Leave the snowflake design on the pegboard until it's cool to the touch.
Your Perler bead snowflake is complete!

Helpful Tips:

If you have a clear pegboard you can place the template underneath it, making it super easy to follow the snowflake pattern!
Add rhinestones to the ends and center of your Perler bead snowflake for a touch of shimmer.

Download our free Perler bead snowflake patterns:

Click on the links or images below to download our free, printable Perler bead snowflake templates! The PDF files will open in a new window.

Then simply follow along with the pattern on your device’s screen, or print the templates in colour on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.

>>> Perler Bead Snowflake Patterns #1 <<<

>>> Perler Bead Snowflake Patterns #2 <<<

What are Perler beads?

Perler beads are small, cylindrical beads that are made from a non-toxic plastic. They’re also called “fuse beads” or “melty beads” because Perler beads are designed to be melted together!

You need a plastic pegboard to place the Perler beads on, and then you can create a pattern of your choice (like one of these beautiful snowflakes). Then cover the design with parchment paper and iron the beads together — the heat from the iron fuses the beads together into one piece!

How can I make my own Perler bead snowflake pattern?

You can follow along with our free snowflake patterns, but you can also easily create your own snowflakes! First, start in the center of the circular pegboard.

For some of our Perler bead snowflakes we have a bead in the very center, but you can also start your snowflake a row or two out from the middle. Then, work your way out so that the snowflake has 6 points.

You can create straight lines that are connected to each other, or you can create a web-like structure. Just make sure that each section of the snowflake is identical and equal.

What can I do with a Perler bead snowflake?

Here are some ideas to make these snowflake Perler beads beautiful and functional:

Turn your snowflake into a magnet and display it on the fridge
Hang the snowflake as a window decoration or suncatcher
Attach a jump ring through the top bead and create a keychain
Create a coaster by filling in the rest of the circular pegboard with clear melty beads
Make a Christmas tree ornament by attaching ribbon or twine
Use a glue dot to attach snowflake(s) to cardstock and place them in a picture frame
Attach the snowflake to the front of a DIY greeting card
Make a brooch/badge by gluing a pin to the back of the snowflake

It’s so much fun to make a Perler bead snowflake! Use white fuse beads, like we did, or choose your own colours! These snowflake Perler beads also look great made from glitter fuse beads or different shades of blue.

Here’s even more fun Perler bead ideas:

Christmas Perler Beads

Perler Bead Flower

Dinosaur Perler Beads

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