Joy Banner
Step: 1
BEAD COLORS NEEDED:
- Red - 412
- Dark Green - 288
- White - 1136 - 2 packs needed
- Spearmint Stripe - 333
YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
- Large square pegboard
- Ironing paper and iron
- Heavy cord or yarn
- Large jump rings
Step: 2
CREATING THE DESIGN:
Download the PDF for the Joy Banner Project Pattern. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads as shown.
Step: 3
FUSING THE DESIGN: An adult should do this step.
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. NOTE: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly Let the design cool.
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. When the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.
Step: 4
ASSEMBLY:
Determine the spacing you want for the letters. Cut lengths of heavy cord or yarn 12" longer than this space.
Tie the J and the O together working through the open slots at the right on the J panel and at the left on the O panel. Secure with a knot at each panel. Repeat for the O and Y.
Hangers: Tie longer lengths of cord or yarn at the left side of the J and at the right side of the Y.
Add the ornaments to the bottom center of the letter panels with large jump rings.
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