Instructions
Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Light Pink - 86
Pink - 11
Red - 18
Cranapple - 13
Creme - 24
Yellow - 38
Toothpaste - 62
Tan - 78
Butterscotch - 11
Brown - 7
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.
You will also need:
Plastic clips
Self-adhesive wiggle eyes
Clear plastic cord
Step 2
Download the PDF for the Foodie Backpack Clips Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon and small circle pegboards to create your projects. 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
ASSEMBLY: Add the wiggle eyes to your designs. Thread plastic cord through a bead hole on each design, string on a few matching beads, then tie to the clip.