Instructions
Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Peach - 2
Hot Coral - 168
Red - 120
Yellow - 41
Dark Green - 63
Pastel Blue - 2
Tan - 224
Light Brown - 752
Black - 470
White - 33
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.
You will also need:
String for reins
Step 2
Download the PDF for the 3D Sleigh and Reindeer Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard for your project. 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: Insert the black spacer into the reindeer's side slot.
Step 6
Align the partner reindeer as shown, and insert the other end of the spacer into the slot. Repeat for all four sets of reindeer.
Step 7
Assemble the sleigh in the same manner as the reindeer using the spacers and slots.
Step 8
Add Santa to his sleigh by hooking his arm over the side of the sleigh to hold him in. Connect the reindeer to Santa's sleigh with string for the reins.