Perler beads are used by arranging them into patterns on a special mat and then applying heat to fuse them together into a finished design.
Using Perler beads is a creative and straightforward process that allows you to transform small plastic beads into lasting works of art. These unique beads are designed to bond when heated, turning your temporary arrangements into solid pieces.
Laying Out Your Design
The first step in using Perler beads involves arranging them. Perler beads are small, heat activated beads that you can lay on a mat to create interesting patterns. This mat, often called a pegboard, has small pegs that hold the beads in place as you build your design.
- Arrangement: Simply place the beads one by one onto the pegs of the mat.
- Creativity: These beads are relatively inexpensive and can be arranged into any shape or pattern you desire, limited only by the size and shape of your mat and your imagination.
Fusing Your Creation
Once you have completed arranging the beads on the mat to form your desired pattern, the next step is to fuse them together.
- Applying Heat: Then, after you apply heat, the beads will fuse together creating your design into a single work of art!
- The Result: The heat melts the plastic beads just enough for their sides to bond to the adjacent beads, solidifying the pattern you created on the mat.
By following these steps – arranging the beads on a mat and then applying heat – you can successfully use Perler beads to make various colorful and imaginative designs.
