Veggie Patch
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Red - 204
- Orange - 120
- Creme - 5
- Yellow - 57
- Cheddar - 8
- Green - 29
- Dark Green - 268
- Purple - 132
- Rust - 7
- Tan - 12
- Light Brown - 15
- Brown - 10
- Black - 3
- White - 26
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:
- Raffia ribbon
- Glue - durable for outside use
- Wooden skewers or pencils
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Veggie Patch Project Pattern. You will use the large square 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.
Step: 5
ASSEMBLY: Put two 12 inch lengths of raffia ribbon together and tie a bow. Trim to the right size. Use glue to attach the bow to your veggie piece. Apply glue to the edge of a skewer or pencil the length needed to attach your vegetable piece. Carefully press the glued skewer to the back of your veggie. Allow to dry.
