Whales and Dolphins

Whales and Dolphins

These colorful penguin and fish playmates love playing in the bathtub with all the bubbles. This design you create with Perler beads will make any bathtime fun!

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Pink - 54
Blush - 10
Hot Coral - 62
Yellow - 11
Kiwi Lime - 18
Parrot Green - 49
Turquoise - 104
Toothpaste - 58
Pastel Blue - 41
Light Blue - 35
Dark Blue - 75
Blueberry Cream - 15
Pastel Lavender - 5
Plum - 47
Purple - 29
Grey - 4
Dark Grey - 5
Black - 236
White - 104
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Whales and Dolphins Project Pattern. You will use the large square and dolphin pegboards 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.