Snowy Owl
Designed By Karen Benvenuti
This handsome snowy owl is easy to create with Perler beads! Add a peppermint-stripe scarf and he’s ready to decorate your Christmas tree or winter display. Makes a cool gift!
Step: 1
Bead Colors/Quantity Needed:
- Cheddar - 6
- Black - 40
- White - 180
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:
- Chenille stem in red and white stripe
Step: 2
Download the Snowy Owl Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon pegboard to create your project. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads following the pattern.
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. Depending on the size of the project, additional heating time may be required.
Step: 5
ASSEMBLY: Wrap a chenille stem around the owl’s neck like a scarf. Shape and/or curl the ends to make them look like they are flying in the breeze.
