Monster Truck Show
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Red - 14
- Orange - 3
- Yellow - 13
- Kiwi Lime - 5
- Dark Blue - 11
- Black - 214
- White - 80
- Magenta - 12
- Hot Coral - 4
- Red - 10
- Orange - 6
- Cheddar - 19
- Dark Blue - 8
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here.
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Monster Truck Show Project Pattern. You will use the large square and small circle pegboards for this project. These designs use a colorful combination of beads and rods. When using beads and rods together in a design, both are placed BETWEEN the pegs. Place your beads and rods on the pegboard as shown. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it.
Step: 3
Ask an adult to fuse your designs. Beads ’n Rods projects are ironed ON ONE SIDE ONLY so the rods stay rounded on the front. Place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard. Press the iron gently for 5-10 seconds, then begin to iron In a circular motion. As the beads begin to fuse, you will see circles of the beads start to show through the paper. When ironed properly, the beads will still have an open center. 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.
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: 4
ASSEMBLY: There will be wheel pieces on both sides of the trucks, forward and rear. Simply align the wheels on the front and back of the truck with one of the wheel rims on the truck and insert a grey rod through all three layers.
