Snow Fun
Catch the fever of winter sports when you create this fun collection of designs including skiers, a sledder, and a hockey player. Four unique snowflakes and a coffee cup complete the group—fun for the whole family!
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Peach - 20
- Magenta - 20
- Red - 37
- Rust - 42
- Creme - 10
- Yellow - 15
- Cheddar - 13
- Light Green - 15
- Kiwi Lime - 62
- Green - 42
- Dark Green - 42
- Toothpaste - 68
- Pastel Blue - 75
- Turquoise - 97
- Light Blue - 72
- Dark Blue - 33
- Pastel Lavender - 64
- Purple - 4
- Tan - 29
- Light Brown - 38
- Brown - 4
- Grey - 35
- Clear - 126
- White - 318
- Black - 74
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:
- Twist ties: clear and black
Step: 2
Download the pdf for the Snow Fun Project Pattern. You will use the large square and small hexagon pegboards to create your projects. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads following the pattern.
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 the beads as it will make the centers of the beads close and can make the assembly you do with 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: Thread 1 White bead on the end of a clear twist tie and secure the end. This is the hand.

Step: 6
Thread 3 colored beads (Pastel Lavender or Turquoise), then 1 White bead, then two more colored beads.

Step: 7
Insert the end of the twist tie into the shoulder bead and secure, trimming any excess.
Step: 8
Legs: Repeat the process, except start the twist tie by securing it in a ski. Thread 2 White beads, then 6 colored beads, finishing off at the torso.
Step: 9
Ski Poles: Insert one end of a black twist tie through the hand and draw through about 1 inch. Insert the other end through the middle of a ski tip and draw through about 1/4 inch.