Alien Keychain

Alien Keychain

Create an out-of-this-world keychain with Perler fuse beads. Our extraterrestrial can also be used as a zipper pull, backpack tag, or luggage tag.

Instructions

Step 1
Download/print the PDF for the project patterns. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads, following the patterns.

Step 2
You will also need:
Metal key ring with chain and jump ring
Needle nose pliers

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 and bead design. In a circular motion, begin to iron the design. When ironed properly, the beads will still have open centers. 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 pegboard 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
Use the pliers to open the jump ring as explained on the pattern sheet. Insert the jump ring through the upper left bead hole.

Step 6
Add the chain end to the jump ring. Use the pliers to close the jump ring.