You just rip off a small coin-sized wads, push it onto the back of the perler, and then stick it to the wall
. Sometimes you’ll need two pieces or more, depending on how large the perler is. The only unfortunate thing is that it’s not very reusable, even though it claims to be.
How do you display Perler beads?
Rather than stuff them into a drawer, never to be seen again, we found a way to display them! To make them gallery ready,
arrange them onto a nice canvas, then attach them with a glue gun
. We used a linen canvas, but you could also paint a white canvas for a fun background color.
How do you attach magnets to Perler beads?
Just position them so that they are evenly spread out. You want the pieces of magnet to be able to support the perler beads.
Apply pressure to the magnet
to be sure that the adhesive is sticking to the perler beads properly.
How do you secure Perler beads?
Another tactic is to make sure
you’re melting consistently
. If you use a plastic ironing sheet, instead of a paper one, you can eyeball the level of melt in any given section of the piece. If you don’t need both sides of the image to be on display, then I would simply adhere something stiff to the back.
How do you attach Perler beads to keychain?
- Open the jump ring (you can use your fingers or the pliers)
- Put the jump ring through a hole in a bead at the top of the Perler Bead sprite.
- Thread the jump ring through the end of the keychain.
- Using pliers, firmly close the jump ring.
Can you hot glue Perler beads?
Can you put glue on perler beads? Yes!
Use E6000® Craft Adhesive
. I’ve tried a lot of different glues, and this one is the best!
Can you melt Perler beads with a hair dryer?
Apart from drying your hair, you can use
your electric hair-dryer
to melt your Perler beads. Just place parchment paper over your creation before heating it. You’ll then need to flip it over to the other side once the pellets have melted.
Can I use parchment paper for Perler beads?
To protect your iron, always use ironing paper to cover the Perler beads. Either
parchment paper
or wax paper work well as reusable ironing paper. You may not need to buy them separately as some beads packages (e.g. Perler Tray Of 4000 Beads With Idea Book ) already include ironing paper.
How do you keep Perler beads from falling apart?
Another tactic is to
make sure you’re melting consistently
. If you use a plastic ironing sheet, instead of a paper one, you can eyeball the level of melt in any given section of the piece. If you don’t need both sides of the image to be on display, then I would simply adhere something stiff to the back.
What else can you do with Perler beads?
- Make a Key Chain! Rainbow Perler Bead Key Chain by My Frugal Adventures. …
- Make some Coasters! Perler Bead Coasters by Brit & Co. …
- Make a Necklace! …
- Make Pretend Play Stuff! …
- Make a Crown! …
- Make a Bracelet! …
- Set up a Sensory Bin! …
- Make a Maze!
How do you make Perler beads last longer?
To prolong the life of your pegboards, use
strips of wide masking tape to cover the beads
so that you can lift them off the pegboard and flip them over. You can then lay down a sheet of ironing paper and start ironing without running the risk of destroying your pegboards.
Can you microwave Perler beads?
The paper can burn, or mess up your design. The kind of heat used in your microwave is very different from the direct heat of an iron or the heat in a conventional oven. While you may be able to melt your beads in a microwave, at best, the results will be very
melty
.
Can I use Mod Podge on Perler beads?
Using the
decoupage glue
(mod podge) or a glue gun, adhere to slather it on one side of the perler bead hearts and apply firmly and evenly to the painted canvas. 4. Apply consistent pressure to the heart to allow them to dry properly.
What are the beads called that you iron?
Perler Beads
are plastic fusible beads. They’re made from a food-grade plastic called low-density polyethylene. They don’t contain harmful chemicals. The beads are arranged on pegboards to form patterns and then fused together with heat from a clothes iron.
Can I use aluminum foil to iron Perler beads?
Can I use aluminum foil to iron Perler beads?
Spray a light coating of vegetable oil on the inside of the aluminum foil dish
. Place the Perler beads in the foil dish, and arrange them in the desired configuration. When it’s still warm but no longer hot, carefully remove the foil backing to reveal your bead creation.
