Kites a-Flyin'
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Magenta - 16
- Red - 126
- Hot Coral - 173
- Cheddar - 254
- Yellow - 114
- Green - 180
- Light Blue - 117
- Pastel Lavender - 100
- Purple - 129
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:
- Ribbons
- Thread
- Craft glue
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Kites a-Flyin' Project Pattern. You will use the large square, large star, and small star pegboards for your projects. If you’re using a clear pegboard, 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: To create a kite tail, cut a length of ribbon and glue it to the kit. Glue the knots to the tail as shown in the photograph.
Step: 6
Use thread to attach the flag to the flagpole as shown here.
