Peace Banner
Designed By Holly Craft
Perler Beads are not just for fusing—you can string them too! Try creating this fun peace banner, then go on to something bigger like a beaded window or doorway!
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Red - 70
- Orange - 71
- Yellow - 51
- Dark Green - 51
- Light Blue - 70
- Dark Blue - 70
- Purple - 42
- White - 92
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:
- Craft glue
- Heavy brown thread
- Embroidery thread: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, dark blue, purple
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Peace Banner Project Pattern. You will use the large square peg board for your project. If you’re using a clear peg board, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place all the beads for the design.
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.
Step: 5
ASSEMBLY: See the project sheet for detailed instructions on the stringing part of the project.
Step: 6
Decorate the hanger: You can wrap or braid colored thread around the hanger, adding beads as you go. For the tassels, simply combine a number of short lengths of colored threads and tie in an overhand knot around the hanger.
