Tree Ornaments I

Step: 1

Bead Colors Needed:

Peach - 11
Red - 185
Yellow - 24
Green - 72
Pastel Blue - 13
Purple - 27
Light Brown - 22
Brown - 77
Black - 7
Clear - 113
White - 95

See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:

Chenille stems or wire ornament hangers

Step: 2

Download the PDF for the Tree Ornaments I Project Pattern. You will use the small circle, small hexagon, and large square pegboards for your 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. DO NOT OVER-IRON as this will cause the beads to close and can make assembly of your project more challenging. 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.