Fall Banner

Step: 1

Bead Colors Needed:

Creme - 684
Butterscotch - 12
Rust - 34
Tan - 45
Brown - 59
Cucumber Stripe - 204

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

1/8 inch wide green ribbon: 1.5 yards
Craft glue

Step: 2

Download the PDF for the Fall Banner Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon, small square, and small circle pegboards to create your project. 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. 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 step two. 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: Cut a 46 inch piece of ribbon and thread it in and out of the corners of the pennants to string them together. Leave about 3 inches between pennants and the excess at each end for hanging.