Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Sand - 4
Hot Coral - 66
Creme - 74
Tan - 236
Light Brown - 78
Brown - 52
White - 112
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Frame with wide profile
Acrylic paint: aqua
Foam brush
Roping: 1/4 inch wide, white
Hot glue gun

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Seashell Photo Frame Project Pattern. You will use the large circle, large square, and large hexagon pegboards 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: Paint your frame and let it dry. An adult should use the hot glue gun to add the roping around the opening, starting and ending at a corner that will be covered by a shell. Glue on the seashells. Insert your photo.