Basketball Boys
Relive the excitement of March Madness with this great set of basketball projects. Jump shot...and he scores!
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Orange - 120
- Light Green - 5
- Green - 19
- Dark Green - 29
- Turquoise - 20
- Light Blue - 25
- Dark Blue - 19
- Tan - 45
- Light Brown - 88
- Brown - 26
- Grey - 8
- Clear - 41
- Black - 48
- White - 84
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here.
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Basketball Boys Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard for the players, a small circle pegboard for the basketball, and a small square pegboard for the hoop. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Now, 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. 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.
