Step 1
BEAD COLORS NEEDED:
Pink - 149
Red - 470
Orange - 287
Yellow - 266
Prickly Pear - 157
Kiwi Lime - 173
Parrot Green - 126
Dark Green - 60
Toothpaste - 64
Turquoise - 68
Blueberry Cream - 144
Dark Blue - 152
Purple - 174
Tan - 10
Light Brown - 16
Black - 243
White - 304
Clear - 17

YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
4 large square pegboards
Scissors and clear tape
Two 16" square pieces of sturdy cardboard
Iron and ironing paper
Tweezers
Fishing line for hangers (optional)
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
CREATING THE DESIGN:
Download the PDF for the Hot Air Balloons Project Pattern. Place one of the large pieces of cardboard on a heat-safe work surface that you can later use for fusing. Assemble 4 large square pegboards as shown to create the first part of your project, and two for the second part. Cut out and tape together the pattern sections. If you are using clear pegboards, slide the actual-size pattern underneath them. Place your beads following the pattern.

Step 3
FUSING THE DESIGN: An adult should do this step.
For this project, we recommend our Tape Method for Fusing Large Projects (you can find it here on Perler.com under Projects & Inspiration). If you are more comfortable with our standard fusing instructions, please continue below.

Be sure you have placed one of the large cardboard pieces underneath the pegboards. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the design. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project. When ironed properly, the beads will still have open centers. NOTE: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly, it is possible some colors may need a little more time. Let the design cool.

Remove the paper from the bead design. Place the second large piece of cardboard on top so the design is sandwiched between the two cardboard pieces. Flip the design over and remove the pegboards to expose the non-fused side. Repeat the fusing. Let cool completely. When the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.

Step 4
ASSEMBLY:
If you wish to hang your balloons, use fine fishing line.