Boats Afloat

Boats Afloat

Recreate fun on the water when you make these vessels out of Perler Beads. A go-fast speedboat, a fishing boat, and a canoe make fun projects for anyone. Change the colors to your favorites to make the designs uniquely your own!

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Pink - 21
Peach - 56
Red - 37
Orange - 15
Pastel Yellow - 83
Cheddar - 208
Dark Green - 18
Light Blue - 146
Dark Blue - 14
Tan - 24
Light Brown - 30
Dark Brown - 10
Rust - 98
Grey - 168
Black - 63
White - 30
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Boats Afloat 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. 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.