Thar She Blows!

Thar She Blows!

Create this awesome whale design with fun colors of Perler Beads! Imagine this giant creature in the ocean coming to the surface to exhale—thar she blows!

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Red - 12
Orange - 16
Cheddar - 26
Toothpaste - 194
Light Blue - 111
Dark Blue - 38
Purple - 59
Grey - 163
Black - 1
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Thar She Blows Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard for 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.