Craft it with Hama Beads: Easy and fun patterns for gifts and accessories from fuse beads

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Use them as keyrings, or cute handbag charms. If you are embracing a summertime Christmas theme, why not add a hanging loop instead and use them as tree decorations. Create your design: Place individual beads onto the pegboard, following the chosen pattern. For young children, a small sample design or simple shapes like hearts and stars are a great way to start. And in terms of beginnings, I think the best place to start with this post is by explaining the material you’re going to be working with. Then we’ll get into the simple FIVE step process, and then I’ll answer some Frequently Asked Questions! Perler beads (you might call Hama beads, or fusible beads) are a super fun craft activity for kids from age 6 right up to adults. There are even jumbo fusible bead options so even preschoolers can have fun making some simple perler bead crafts. Getting crafty with Perler bead is a great activity if you have a group of kids of different ages and interests, and it’s the perfect tween and teen craft too.

Paint drip perler bead heart. Cute pandas made of perler beads. We had fun making this large Bob Ross design (original design source AC Moore) Super Mario Bros designs. VW Bus design. For adults, it’s all about relaxing. They remind me of adult coloring, except with beads instead of pencils. I find that you have to be very mindful when you use hama beads. I love them! The Perler Bead Process Leave your bead design to cool for a short time, then carefully remove it from the pegboard. Once you have removed the design from the board, the beads will be fused together on one side, flip the design and on a heat proof flat surface, iron the other side with the paper. This post has step by step pictures. If you're looking for a relaxing craft that can have you making all kinds of fun projects, perler beads might be just the thing!

Make this adorable perler bead hedgehog. This perler bead version of Starry Night would make a great coaster. Are you eager to get crafting with perler beads but not sure what project to try first? We've rounded up some fab project inspiration to help get the ideas flowing. Creative coasters

Make your favorite fruit bead designs by following the pattern and simply iron to fuse the beads permanently. You will need: This rainbow skull looks great made from perler beads, but this crafty person also made it as a giant crossstich! Hama beads are always a favourite in our house and we are always looking for new Hama beads ideas. What are Hama Beads While still warm, place a heavy book on top of the fruit shapes to avoid the edges curling up as they cool. They are great for kids as they help develop fine motor skills for younger children and in older children, they help develop knowledge of patterns and allow them to be creative. Getting startedThese cute pencils designs would be perfect to glue onto small notepads. Cute kawaii perler bead designs are great for making keychains and pendants. I've suggested below a few Hama bead products below that are great for beginners, and you might also want to take a look at my Hama bead gift guide for some more Hama bead inspiration. Once the design is complete, cover it with parchment paper and iron on a medium heat setting until the beads fuse together.

If you are new to Hama beads I would recommend starting with the Midi beads. You can buy these beads in large tubs of beads in a range of colours, and the tubs often include a few pegboards to get you started. I’ve included the patterns below, if your kids are old enough to play with beads, this would be a fun activity to do together, just make sure you do the ironing. What are Hama beads?

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Perler beads, also known as fuse beads, are a crafting medium that a lot of people will have tried out as kids, but they are also a popular craft with adult crafters and artists.