Pretty Headbands

Step: 1

Bead Colors Needed:

Toothpaste - 24
Prickly Pear - 24
Light Green - 37
Peach - 48
Cream - 12
Sand - 13
Tan - 37
White - 26

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

Headbands - 2
Gems - 6
Quick-drying adhesive

Step: 2

Download the PDF for the Pretty Headbands Project Pattern. You will use the small circle pegboard for your projects. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place the beads for the project.

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.