Instructions
Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Hot Coral - 121
Yellow - 174
Kiwi Lime - 187
Light Blue - 169
Purple - 121
Black - 533
White - 1359 - 2 bags
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.
You will also need:
Craft glue
Sheet of cork
Step 2
Download the PDF for the Flower Coaster Set Project Pattern. You will use the large circle pegboards to create your project. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads following the pattern.
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. DO NOT OVER-IRON as this will cause the beads to close and can make assembly of your project more challenging. 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 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.
Step 5
COASTER ASSEMBLY: Cut out circles of cork to match the size of the designs. Using regular household glue, attach a piece of cork to the bottom of each coaster.
Step 6
COASTER HOLDER LID ASSEMBLY: Using craft glue, assemble each layer of the lid bottom to top as follows:
Lid 2
Lid 3
Lid 2
Lid 1
Step 7
COASTER HOLDER BASE ASSEMBLY: Using craft glue, assemble each layer of the lid bottom to top, offsetting layers as shown in the following order:
Base 1
Base 2
Base 3
Base 4
Base 3
Base 5