Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Orange - 275
Yellow - 51
Brown - 11
Purple - 27
Black - 78
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Paper bags - white or brown
Dye ink
Craft glue
Battery-powered flicker lights
Stones or sand

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Luminaria Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon 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. 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: Decide where you want to position your pumpkin and witch hat on the luminaria bags and trace them lightly with a pencil. Cut the shape out of the bag about 1/2 inch inside the traced line. This will allow more light to shine through. Then glue your Perler piece in place.

Step 6
Use your favorite Halloween stamps and black ink to stamp your luminaria bags. Put stones or sand in the bottom of the bags to weigh them down. Place battery-operated flickering candles inside, then display after dark. Great for party decorations or a porch display for trick-or-treaters.