Arcade Sign

Arcade Sign

Turn your room into an arcade with this awesome sign made from Perler fuse beads! You can even add a small string of miniature lights to really give the sign a nostalgic vibe.

Supplies

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  • 1,000 Perler Beads - Tomato
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    1,000 Perler Beads - Tomato

    $3.69
    $3.69
  • 1,000 Perler Beads - Cherry
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    1,000 Perler Beads - Cherry

    $3.69
    $3.69
  • 1,000 Perler Beads - Rich Butter
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    1,000 Perler Beads - Rich Butter

    $3.69
    $3.69
  • 1,000 Perler Beads - Black
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    1,000 Perler Beads - Black

    $3.69
    $3.69
  • Perler Tweezers - 2 Pack
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    Perler Tweezers - 2 Pack

    $3.69
    $3.69
  • Super-Sized Clear Pegboard
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    Super-Sized Clear Pegboard

    $13.49
    $13.49

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 pattern.

Step 2
You will also need:
Hot glue tool/glue sticks
Optional: String of battery-operated miniature lights (we used a set that is 4.7 ft long)

Step 3
Ask an adult to fuse your design. 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
If you are adding lights, carefully hot glue them around the border on the main sign piece.

Step 6
Glue the border piece on top of the main sign piece.