The Pond is Alive!
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Magenta - 26
- Hot Coral - 84
- Red - 38
- Cheddar - 46
- Orange - 34
- Yellow - 16
- Kiwi Lime - 84
- Dark Green - 33
- Light Blue - 32
- Purple - 32
- Black -6
- White - 8
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:
- Cardboard
- Craft glue
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the The Pond is Alive Project Pattern. You will use the small heart and small square pegboards for your bead projects. 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 the fusing. 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.
Step: 5
ASSEMBLY: Print out the pond scene background from the pdf. If you wish to make a sturdy picture to hang on the wall, glue the background print to cardboard. Arrange your bead animals in the scene and use craft glue to secure them in place.
