3D Dresser

3D Dresser

This dresser made of Perler Beads is a great addition to your dollhouse furniture. It even has drawers! Now THAT is cool! Assembly is done with clear lacing and tab/slot techniques.

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Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Light Pink - 146
Bubblegum - 120
Pink - 120
Purple - 12
White - 658
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
1 yard of clear lacing

Step 2
Download the PDF for the 3D Dresser Project Pattern. You will use the small square pegboard for your project. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Now, 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: Each of the pieces (except the drawers) has been numbered. Follow the diagram below to slide the notches into the slots as shown.

Step 6
Drawer Assembly: Use clear lacing or matching thread (shown here as black) to Ňsew" together the pieces of each drawer.

Step 7
Slide in the drawers!