Step 1
BEAD COLORS NEEDED:
Bubblegum - 16
Orange - 158
Prickly Pear - 11
Kiwi Lime - 184
Pastel Blue - 252
Turquoise - 98
Black - 5

YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
Large square pegboard
Iron and ironing paper
Tweezers
Black embroidery thread
Large-eye needle
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
CREATING THE DESIGN:
Download the PDF for the Elephants and Butterflies Project Pattern. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads as shown.

Step 3
FUSING THE DESIGN: An adult should do this step.
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. NOTE: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly, it is possible some colors may need a little more time. Let the design cool.

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. When the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboard and ironing paper are reusable.

Step 4
ASSEMBLY:
Elephant Tails: Use the needle to loop a 6" piece of black embroidery thread/floss through a bead at each elephant's back end. Separate the strands and knot or braid and knot to form the tails.