Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Purple - 578
Black - 240
Cranapple - 200
Red - 16
White - 34
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Black thread
Large blunt needle

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Fun Bat Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard 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
ASSEMBLY: On the back of the bat's head, insert the small wings into the slots under the eyes.

Step 6
Slide the big wings onto the small wings aligning the slots.

Step 7
Cut 2 pieces of thread about 3 inches long.

Step 8
Tie the pieces to the sides of the head as shown.

Step 9
Thread 4 purple and 3 white beads onto each piece of thread, and finish by tying onto the hands.

Step 10
Cut a longer piece of thread for a hanger and tie it to the top of the bat's head.