Super Friend

Super Friend

Designed By Lennis Rodriguez.

Let your BFF know how special she is with this Super Friend figure made with Perler beads. A perfect exchange idea for Valentine's Day or a birthday.

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Bubblegum - 4
Pink - 79
Red - 38
Light Green - 40
Parrot Green - 8
Sand - 36
Tan - 10
Light Brown - 100
White - 4
Pink Candy Stripe - 14
Monkey Stripe - 64
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Printer and paper
Scissors
Clear tape
Pink adhesive gem
Quick-drying adhesive

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Super Friend Project Pattern. You will use the large square 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. 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 step two. 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: Glue the hair piece to the back of the head to cover the face showing through from the front.

Step 6
Print out the cape and cut it out. Write a message for your Super Friend on the cape. Hook the cape around the neck of the Perler girl and secure with a small piece of tape. Decorate with an adhesive gem.