4-Letter Valentines
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Bubblegum - 162
- Pink - 158
- Red - 109
- Kiwi Lime - 30
- Toothpaste - 109
- Parrot Green - 158
- Lavender - 28
- Blueberry Cream - 32
- Purple - 276
- White - 120
You will also need:
- Small square pegboard
- Ironing paper
- Iron
- Self-adhesive magnets
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here.
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the 4-Letter Valentines Project Pattern. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads following the patterns.
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: Attach self-adhesive magnets to the back of each design to display on a locker or refrigerator.
