Team Helmets
Step: 1
BEAD COLORS NEEDED FOR DESIGNS SHOWN:
- Red - 340
- Pastel Yellow - 97
- Yellow - 54
- Prickly Pear - 117
- Dark Green - 323
- Dark Blue - 308
- Purple - 305
- Light Grey - 20
- Grey - 73
- Dark Grey - 4
- White - 151
YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
- Large square pegboard
- Iron and ironing paper
- Tweezers
- Markers or colored pencils if you wish to design your own
Step: 2
CREATING THE DESIGN:
Download the PDF for the Team Helmets Project Pattern. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads as shown.
Step: 3
FUSING THE DESIGN: An adult should do this step.
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. NOTE: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly; it is possible some colors may need a little more time. Let the design cool.
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. When the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.
Step: 4
DESIGN YOUR OWN:
You can create YOUR team's helmet on the blank template provided. Use markers or colored pencils to add the colors and create the team's icon.