Tropical Fish

Tropical Fish

This is one of our favorites—a colorful fish right off a tropical reef. His unusual shape and his googly eye give him a personality all his own!

Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Pink - 60
Pastel Yellow - 13
Cheddar - 29
Kiwi Lime - 23
Light Blue - 12
Periwinkle Blue - 14
Black - 1
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Wiggle eyes
Craft glue

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Tropical Fish 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. 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: Glue a wiggle eye to each side to add a mischievous look!