747 Airplane

747 Airplane

Buckle your seats for takeoff! If you love building model cars and trains, try making this 747 to add to your collection. Simple assembly.

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Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
White - 270
Dark Blue - 25
Grey - 70
Black - 32
Cheddar - 14
Yellow - 120
Toothpaste Blue - 15
Glow in the Dark Orange - 2
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the 747 Airplane Project Pattern. You will use large square pegboards to create your project. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads 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. 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 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: Gently attach the airplane wings to the airplane body as shown.

Step 6
Turn the airplane upside down. Carefully add the engines and landing gear to the underside of the wings and plane body.

Step 7
Add the plane's tail to finish.