Glowing Aliens
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Raspberry - 1
- Kiwi Lime - 8
- Light Blue - 9
- Purple - 4
- Grey - 37
- Dark Grey - 6
- Clear - 13
- Black - 90
- Glow in the Dark Green - 182
- Glow in the Dark Orange - 14
- Glow in the Dark Blue - 157
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here.
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Glowing Aliens Project Pattern. You will use the large boy and small circle pegboards to create 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. 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.