You're a Star!

You're a Star!

Create simple hollow stars with Perler beads and decorate them with bling stickers for some extra sparkle. Make one for yourself and one for your BFF!

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
White - 50
Pink - 50
Pink Candy Stripe - 60
Sky Blue Stripe - 100
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Embroidery floss
Decorative stickers

Step 2
Download the PDF for the You're a Star Project Pattern. You will use the 5-pointed star 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. 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 piece of embroidery floss through a bead hole located at any star point. Knot the thread to secure. Decorate the star with sparkling bling and hang in a window.