3D Picnic Faves
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Red - 558
- Cranapple - 544
- Yellow - 21
- Gold Metallic - 617
- Pastel Green - 76
- Dark Green - 118
- Tan - 1778 - 2 bags
- Light Brown - 361
- Black - 26
- Creme - 143
- White - 160
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:
- Quick-drying adhesive
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the 3D Picnic Faves Project Pattern. You will use the small circle, large circle, and large hexagon 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. 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.
Step: 5
HOT DOG ASSEMBLY: Bun: Align then glue the Bun #1 layers together. Aligning the top rows, add a #2 piece on each end, then a #3 piece.
Step: 6
Hotdog: Glue the Hotdog #1 layers together in a similar manner, rotating the layers a half bead to create a zigzag of mustard with the yellow bead. Add four #2 pieces on each end, then a #3 piece.
Step: 7
Glue the hotdog onto the bun, then glue loose beads of white, red, pastel green, and dark green to look like onions and relish.
Step: 8
WATERMELON ASSEMBLY: Aligning the bite areas, glue the two #1 pieces together, then glue a #2 piece on each side.
Step: 9
PIE A LA MODE ASSEMBLY: Glue the filling layers onto the base. Glue the top crust onto the pie slice, then the crust edge in place.
Step: 10
Standing the trim piece on its side, glue it to the crust edge.
Step: 11
Stack and glue the ice cream pieces from large to small, then glue to the top of the pie. Glue the fruit slice in place.
