Snow Fun

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.