Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Magenta - 3
Red - 108
Cheddar - 7
Hot Coral - 65
Yellow - 23
Prickly Pear - 40
Pastel Green - 60
Kiwi Lime - 103
Light Green - 50
Dark Green - 1061 - 2 bags
Pastel Blue - 9
Purple - 7
Light Brown - 50
Brown - 24
White - 104
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the 3D Christmas Trees Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard for your projects. If you're using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place all the beads for the design.

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 step two. 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: For the natural tree, turn the feet at right angles to the tree and slide onto them onto the tree's lower edge.

Step 6
For the decorated tree, first connect the five base pieces as shown here.

Step 7
Push the two side segments into the center slots of the tree.

Step 8
Gently insert the tree into the base as shown.