Summer Sailing

Step: 1

Bead Colors Needed:

Blush - 53
Light Green - 115
Turquoise - 60
Pastel Lavender - 30
Purple - 44
Grey - 78
White - 813

See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:

Quick-drying clear adhesive

Step: 2

Download the PDF for the Summer Sailing Project Pattern. You will use 2 large square pegboards to create your project. 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 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.