Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Prickly Pear - 6
Purple - 90
Dark Grey - 139
Black - 238

You will also need:
2 large square pegboards
Scissors and clear tape
A household iron and ironing paper
Tweezers
Three red adhesive gems
Thread or cord for hanging
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Vampire Bat Project Pattern. Assemble the 2 square pegboards side by side to create your project. If you are using clear pegboards, slide the actual-size pattern underneath them. 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 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: Thread a hanger through the bat's head. Add red adhesive gems for the eyes and mouth.