Pineapple Keychain

Pineapple Keychain

This fun pineapple keychain is easy to make from Perler beads. Add it to your backpack and you'll always be able to find your key!

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Yellow - 149
Kiwi Lime - 41
Tan - 30

You will also need:
Large square pegboard
Iron and ironing paper
Key ring with a jump ring
Flat nose pliers
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Pineapple Keychain Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard to create 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. 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: Use flat nose pliers to grasp and open the jump ring. Don't pull outward to separate the ends, instead, open the ring by twisting the ends in opposite directions.

Step 6
Slide the jump ring through the bead in the center top of the design, then close the ring by twisting the ends back together.