Creepy Crawlies
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Magenta - 5
- Orange - 7
- Yellow - 10
- Kiwi Lime - 61
- Turquoise - 31
- Dark Blue - 19
- Black - 221
- Cucumber Stripe - 30
- Grape Stripe - 60
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here.
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Creepy Crawlies Project Pattern. You will use the gecko and small square pegboards for your project. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the pattern underneath the pegboard. Place all the beads for the design.
Step: 3
Ask an adult to fuse your designs. Place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project. When ironed properly, the beads will still have open centers. Let the design cool.
Step: 4
Remove the paper and bead design from the pegboard. Flip the design over to expose the non-fused side. Repeat step two. Let cool completely. Once the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.
Note: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly. Lift the paper occasionally to see how the beads are fusing. Additional heating time may be required.
Variations
