Hanukkah Fun

Hanukkah Fun

Create these fun designs with Perler beads to celebrate Hanukkah—a dreidel cupcake topper, candies, and gelt. A fun activity for the whole family to celebrate the Festival of Lights!

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Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed for 1 of each design:
Creme - 22
Pastel Blue - 123
Light Blue - 75
Butterscotch - 13
Gold Metallic - 27
White - 77
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Toothpicks
Craft glue

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Hanukkah Fun Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon, small square, 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: For the cupcake toppers, glue a toothpick to the back of the dreidel and insert into the cupcake.