Christmas Perler Beads | FREE Christmas Perler Bead Patterns (2024)

FAQs

What is the app that makes Perler bead patterns? ›

Beads Creator is a super easy to use application that allows anyone to easily create bead patterns. The total number of downloads has reached 1,400,000.

FUSING SIDE #1:

Place ironing paper over the section of the design you will fuse. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project. Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly, but it's possible additional heating time may be required.

Place ironing paper over design and iron again. To prevent bead design from warping, place a heavy book on design as it cools. Note: Do not place iron directly against beads or pegboard. Pegboard is not designed for use in any type of oven; it will warp.

A: Do not use wax paper as the wax melts to the iron and beads. Use parchment paper.

With Pixel-Beads you can convert photos or pictures into fuse bead patterns. Just select your favorite picture, determine the number of beads as well as the number of colors and let Pixel-Beads pixelate your picture. You can choose different manufacturers like Hama, Artkal, Nabbi or Perler.

I never owned pony beads but in my understanding pony beads are meant to be used on lace for bracelets,necklaces,etc.. Perler beads are not round as lacing beads,they are straight cut,and you will create different patterns on template and melt it down with an iron into 1 uniform creation.

To melt the thermoplastic beads, the plastic temperature must be raised over about 150 F. You can use hot water, a heat gun or even a hair dryer.

put oil in the bowl 2. stick the perler beads 3. put it in the microwave for 10-12 min 4.

The tape can trap hot air when melting and cause bead 'blowouts'. Blowouts are when a hot air has nowhere to escape causing the hole in the center to expand too much. Poke a tiny hole in the center to allow air to escape - do this for every bead.

You need to use parchment paper. I learned this lesson the hard way. Wax paper will stick to the perler beads and does not come off easily! If you've already done this and need to know how to remove the wax paper, the easiest way I have found is with water.

How do you seal Perler beads without an iron? ›

Put it in a preheated oven at 200°C for a few moments. The ironing beads will melt and weld together. Now all you have to do is unmold. Make sure your container is oven safe and always let it cool before moving your creation.

Perler beads come in two sizes called classic (5 mm) and biggie (10 mm). Pyssla beads (by IKEA) only come in one size (5 mm).

3) Remove the paper and bead design from the pegboard. Flip the design over to expose the non-fused side and repeat step two. Let cool completely. Your pegboard and ironing paper are reusable.

The free version doesn't allow you to save or print beading patterns, so if you want to do this or to sell your patterns via Etsy for example, you'll need to buy the full BeadTool 4 version for $49.95. The added benefit of buying the full license is that you'll be able to get free updates for the software.

Hama Beads: Dark blue, light blue, yellow, white, and red. Hama beads have a lower melting point than perler beads, and you can see from this picture that they look quite a bit different when melted.

Take a preheated iron and melt the beads on high heat for 15 – 20 seconds. Wait for beads to cool. Flip the project over, cover with ironing paper and melt again on the other side. Allow the project to cool, remove the paper, and enjoy your Perler Bead project.