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Make a Perler bead snowflake and create your own winter wonderland with these melty bead designs! These snowflake Perler beads are SO PRETTY and really easy to make.
We have 8 free Perler bead snowflake patterns for you to choose from, or you can design your own snowflakes, using our helpful tips and tricks! It’s such a fun indoor craft, perfect for keeping the kids busy this winter.
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How to Make a Perler Bead Snowflake
Create a Perler bead snowflake using our free printable patterns and melty beads! Then turn them into fridge magnets or Christmas ornaments. Scroll past the tutorial for even more ways to use them!
Author: Debbie Chapman
Materials:
- Free Printable Perler bead snowflake pattern (more templates below)
- Perler beads
- Perler beads pegboard (small circle)
Equipment:
Check Out The Video Tutorial:
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Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
Gather your supplies and materials.
The link to one of our free printable snowflake templates is in the materials list above. The other can be found below this tutorial.
Step 2: Make your Perler bead snowflake on the pegboard
To make your Perler bead snowflake you'll need to use a small circular pegboard.
We also like to set out the Perler beads we want to use in small bowls (this is especially helpful when you're using different colours).
Optional:Use tweezers to add Perler beads to the pegboard.
Kids may be able to place the beads easily with just their hands, but adults will find the tweezers a lot easier to use!
To make a Perler bead snowflake you'll want to start in the center.
This snowflake has a circle of beads in the middle, a couple of rows out from the very center.
Follow the pattern and create the 6 identical lines coming out from the circle.
Now add in the beads that connect the 6 sections.
Add the last beads and then double check your design.
Compare the snowflake to the template one last time to make sure it's exactly how you want it to look.
Step 3: Iron the snowflake
Put the pegboard on an ironing board or a wooden cutting board. Place a piece of parchment paper over top of the Perler bead snowflake.
Heat your iron to medium temperature, no steam. Place the iron on the parchment paper and move it around in circular motions for at least 15 to 20 seconds.
Check the beads to see if they're melted together. Continue to iron for another 10 to 20 seconds, if necessary.
The beads are melted correctly when the parchment paper sticks to the beads and needs to be peeled away from them.
Leave the snowflake design on the pegboard until it's cool to the touch.
Your Perler bead snowflake is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- If you have a clear pegboard you can place the template underneath it, making it super easy to follow the snowflake pattern!
- Add rhinestones to the ends and center of your Perler bead snowflake for a touch of shimmer.
Download our free Perler bead snowflake patterns:
Click on the links or images below to download our free, printable Perler bead snowflake templates! The PDF files will open in a new window.
Then simply follow along with the pattern on your device’s screen, or print the templates in colour on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
>>> Perler Bead Snowflake Patterns #1 <<<
>>> Perler Bead Snowflake Patterns #2 <<<
What are Perler beads?
Perler beads are small, cylindrical beads that are made from a non-toxic plastic. They’re also called “fuse beads” or “melty beads” because Perler beads are designed to be melted together!
You need a plastic pegboard to place the Perler beads on, and then you can create a pattern of your choice (like one of these beautiful snowflakes). Then cover the design with parchment paper and iron the beads together — the heat from the iron fuses the beads together into one piece!
How can I make my own Perler bead snowflake pattern?
You can follow along with our free snowflake patterns, but you can also easily create your own snowflakes! First, start in the center of the circular pegboard.
For some of our Perler bead snowflakes we have a bead in the very center, but you can also start your snowflake a row or two out from the middle. Then, work your way out so that the snowflake has 6 points.
You can create straight lines that are connected to each other, or you can create a web-like structure. Just make sure that each section of the snowflake is identical and equal.
What can I do with a Perler bead snowflake?
Here are some ideas to make these snowflake Perler beads beautiful and functional:
- Turn your snowflake into a magnet and display it on the fridge
- Hang the snowflake as a window decoration or suncatcher
- Attach a jump ring through the top bead and create a keychain
- Create a coaster by filling in the rest of the circular pegboard with clear melty beads
- Make a Christmas tree ornament by attaching ribbon or twine
- Use a glue dot to attach snowflake(s) to cardstock and place them in a picture frame
- Attach the snowflake to the front of a DIY greeting card
- Make a brooch/badge by gluing a pin to the back of the snowflake
It’s so much fun to make a Perler bead snowflake! Use white fuse beads, like we did, or choose your own colours! These snowflake Perler beads also look great made from glitter fuse beads or different shades of blue.
Here’s even more fun Perler bead ideas:
Christmas Perler Beads
Perler Bead Flower
Dinosaur Perler Beads
Our bookLow-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
Where to buy:
You can purchase Low-Mess Crafts for Kids from Amazon, or wherever books are sold:
Amazon |Barnes and Noble | Books-A-Million | Indiebound | Amazon Canada
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About Debbie Chapman, the Author of this Post
I'm Debbie Chapman, founder of One Little Project and author of the book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids. I love creating fun and easy crafts and cooking up delicious recipes for my husband and 3 kids.
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In regards to this article about making Perler bead snowflakes, I can provide information on the concepts and materials mentioned in the article. Let's break it down:
Perler Beads:
Perler beads are small, cylindrical beads made from non-toxic plastic. They are also known as "fuse beads" or "melty beads" because they can be melted together to create designs. Perler beads are commonly used in crafts and are available in a variety of colors.
Pegboard:
A pegboard is a plastic board with evenly spaced holes. It is used as a base for creating Perler bead designs. The beads are placed on the pegboard, following a pattern or design, and then fused together.
Patterns and Templates:
The article mentions free printable Perler bead snowflake patterns that can be used as templates. These patterns provide a guide for creating a specific snowflake design with Perler beads. The article also suggests the option of creating your own snowflake patterns.
Ironing:
After arranging the beads on the pegboard, the next step is to iron the design. A piece of parchment paper is placed over the design, and the iron is used in circular motions to heat the beads. The heat causes the beads to fuse together, creating a solid piece.
Uses for Perler Bead Snowflakes:
The article suggests various ways to use Perler bead snowflakes once they are created. Some ideas include turning them into fridge magnets, window decorations, keychains, coasters, Christmas ornaments, or attaching them to greeting cards. The possibilities are endless, and you can get creative with how you display or use your Perler bead snowflakes.
I hope this breakdown provides you with a better understanding of the concepts and materials involved in making Perler bead snowflakes. If you have any specific questions or need further information, feel free to ask!
