Mini Beads Bird Ornaments

Mini Beads Bird Ornaments

Make these pretty winter birds decked out with their winter hats and scarves! Made with mini beads, they make great ornaments for your tree, wreath, or packages.

Instructions

Step 1
BEAD COLORS NEEDED:
Red - 517
Orange - 50
Yellow - 7
Dark Green - 30
Light Blue - 141
Dark Blue - 234
Purple - 21
Sand - 36
Tan - 10
Brown - 101
Grey - 151
Black - 518
White - 432

YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
2 Mini beads square pegboards
Mini Beads tray of neutral colors
Iron and ironing paper
Mini Beads tweezers
Glue gun
Cord/thread for hangers
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
CREATING THE DESIGN:
Download the PDF for the Mini Beads Bird Ornaments Project Pattern. Slide the actual-size pattern underneath the pegboards and place your beads as shown.

Step 3
FUSING THE DESIGN: An adult should do this step.
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. NOTE: Beads need heat for about 10 seconds per side to fuse evenly, it is possible some colors may need a little more time. Let the design cool.

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. When the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.

Step 4
ASSEMBLY:
Hot glue (adults only, please) the hats/scarves in place. Thread your hanger through the opening toward the top of each bird.