Glittered Candy Canes

Glittered Candy Canes

Designed by Karen Benvenuti.

Make these sparkling candy canes when you add a little glitter to your Perler beads before fusing. Quick and easy for decorating a tree, wreath, or garland and great for package ties!

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Creme - 120
Pearl Light Pink - 60
Light Green - 60
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Glitter: gold or silver

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Glittered Cany Canes Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon pegboard to create your projects. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads following the patterns.

Step 3
Before fusing, sprinkle glitter lightly on the ornament, then cover with ironing paper.

Step 4
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 5
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.