The First Thanksgiving

The First Thanksgiving

Celebrate Thanksgiving in a traditional way with these pilgrims and turkey you create with Perler beads! Tuck them into your Thanksgiving table centerpiece, or make multiples to place on each plate.

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Peach - 51
Rust - 95
Cheddar - 37
Dark Blue - 4
Tan - 125
Light Brown - 99
Brown - 193
Grey - 152
Black - 42
White - 127
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the The First Thanksgiving Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard to create your projects. 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.