Map of the Continents
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Bubblegum - 145
- Raspberry - 394
- Orange - 222
- Yellow - 89
- Pastel Green - 455
- Toothpaste - 309
- Turquoise - 1834
- Light Blue - 769
- Blueberry Cream - 132
- Plum - 213
- White - 301
- Sky Blue Stripe - 183
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here. You will also need:
- Heavy cardboard or foam core for mounting
- Quick-drying adhesive
- Long pins for labeling
- Scissors
- Clear tape
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Map of the Continents Project Pattern. You will use 6 large square pegboards for your project. If you are using clear pegboards, slide the actual-size patterns underneath them. Place your beads on the pegboards 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. 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.
Step: 5
ASSEMBLY: Mount your finished design to heavy cardboard or foam core with a quick-drying adhesive. Use pins to mark the places you have visited or to track world events.
