Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Orange - 120
Light Green - 5
Green - 19
Dark Green - 29
Turquoise - 20
Light Blue - 25
Dark Blue - 19
Tan - 45
Light Brown - 88
Brown - 26
Grey - 8
Clear - 41
Black - 48
White - 84
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Basketball Boys Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard for the players, a small circle pegboard for the basketball, and a small square pegboard for the hoop. 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. 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.