Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Magenta - 26
Hot Coral - 84
Red - 38
Cheddar - 46
Orange - 34
Yellow - 16
Kiwi Lime - 84
Dark Green - 33
Light Blue - 32
Purple - 32
Black -6
White - 8
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Cardboard
Craft glue

Step 2
Download the PDF for the The Pond is Alive Project Pattern. You will use the small heart and small square pegboards for your bead 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.

Step 5
ASSEMBLY: Print out the pond scene background from the PDF. If you wish to make a sturdy picture to hang on the wall, glue the background print to cardboard. Arrange your bead animals in the scene and use craft glue to secure them in place.