Instructions
Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Bubblegum - 30
Hot Coral - 181
Orange - 81
Cheddar - 42
Yellow - 34
Light Green - 25
Plum - 74
Purple - 79
Grey - 51
Black - 27
White - 26
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 Undersea Magic Project Pattern. You will use the small circle, small square, and horse pegboards for 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: Print out the undersea 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 creatures in the scene and use craft glue to secure them in place.