30 perler bead ideas

A roundup of 30 amazing perler bead ideas, including crafts, home decor, accessories, and jewelry. 

Perler bead ideas

So many perler bead ideas! Aren’t you folks as clever as clever can be, what with all you do with little beads. And here I ruined my daughter’s peace sign when it stuck to the iron.

I rounded up 30 amazing perler beads ideas and crafts (or, Hama beads, or melty beads ideas, although not all of these are melted, so I suppose fuse bead crafts is a good description).

You can find plenty of Perler beads at amazon (affiliate link) or craft stores. IKEA even sells a huge tub of them for a few dollars. 

Need more fuse bead patterns and ideas? Check out this roundup of 15 perler bead jewelry crafts. 

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how to use perler beads

you will need:

• perler beads
• perler bead pegboard
• iron
• parchment paper

Arrange your beads on the pegboard following your pattern. TIP: Use a non-slip mat under your project so you don’t jostle the beads accidentally.

Heat a dry iron, set to medium. You may want to place the pegboard on a towel or other material to protect the surface beneath. Place the parchment on top of the beads and move the iron over the beads in a circular motion, checking the beads every few seconds.

Let the beads cool a bit and flip over, removing the peg board. Cover with parchment paper and iron for about ten more seconds. Let cool a bit and remove the parchment.

Perler bead patterns

So, ready to pull out the perler beads and the iron and get to work? There are plenty of perler bead patterns out there, but I think these shown are some of the best.

• Try some bead magnets at Frugal Mom, Eh! 
• This perler bead tray is gorgeous, from Tried and True. 
• Make perler bead bangles at DIY Candy. 
• Love this bead key hanger at Vikalpah. 

• Check out coasters at Brit and Co. 
• Clever perler bead mazes at Babble Dabble Do. 
• Handy beverage lids at Make.
• Fun home decor: light switch covers at Perler. (Find TONS of projects there.)

• This is one I’ve actually done. Make a perler bead bowl at Meaningful Mama. 
• Check out this flower wreath by Instagram user bymettes. 
• Try a little purse at Style. Design. Create. 
• Very cool rainbow spinner at Perler. 

• Ha! a retro camper keychain at The Scrap Shoppe Blog. 
• Love these necklaces from The Crafted Sparrow. 
• Or these bead and zip tie necklaces at Make your Mark! 
• Craft some planters at the 3 Rs blog. 

• Dressup!  buttons at Maker Mama. 
• Pretty necklaces at Perler. 
• Make perler bead fruit bowls at Vikalpah. 
• Find the alphabet at 1+1+1=1. 

• Star Wars patterns at Frugal Fun 4 Boys. 
• Make little bookmarks at Babble Dabble Do. 
• Or these Kaleidoscopes.
• Check out this flower notebook at Eilen Tein.

• Retro ’80s! Rubik’s Cube at PandaHall.com. 
• How about jewelry? Stretchy bracelets at Pink Stripey Socks. 
• Retro ’90s! Game Boy magnets at Gadgetsin. 
• Make a candle holder at Minieco.co.uk. 

• Fun idea: puzzle at Rachel Swartley. 
• Make a little dresser at Perler. 

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