Instructions
Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Magenta - 5
Orange - 7
Yellow - 10
Kiwi Lime - 61
Turquoise - 31
Dark Blue - 19
Black - 221
Cucumber Stripe - 30
Grape Stripe - 60
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.
Step 2
Download the PDF for the Creepy Crawlies Project Pattern. You will use the gecko and small square pegboards for your project. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the pattern underneath the pegboard. 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.