Treat Time Jewelry

Step: 1

Bead Colors Needed:

Light Pink - 24
Magenta - 36
Cucumber Stripe - 14
Tan - 12
Light Brown - 6
Brown - 36
Black - 6
White - 6

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

Ear wires - 4
8mm jump rings - 4
10mm jump ring - 1
Chain with clasp
Fine nose pliers
Quick-drying adhesive

Step: 2

Download the PDF for the Treat Time Jewelry Project Pattern. You will use the small circle, small hexagon, and small 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.