Jack-o'-Lantern Centerpiece

Jack-o'-Lantern Centerpiece

Our festive Jack-o'-Lantern has just the right devilish smile for Halloween! This fellow is easy to create with Perler beads and will add just the right spooky touch to a party table or front porch display.

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Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Orange - 271
Butterscotch - 14
Prickly Pear - 131
Purple - 176
Black - 24
Zebra Stripe - 71
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Jack-o'-Lantern Centerpiece Project Pattern. You will use the supersize pegboard to create your project. Place the beads following the patterns.

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: Insert the head of the Jack-o'-Lantern into the slot in the base, and you are ready to display it! Happy Halloween!