Craft Basket
Fuse Bead Designs
Tiny colorful beads arranged on a peg board and ironed into keepsake shapes for patient little hands.
Ages 4+5 min prep
What you'll need
- Fuse beads (Hama or Perler style) in assorted colors
- Peg board in a simple shape
- Small bowls for sorting colors
- Parchment or ironing paper
- An iron (adult use only)
- Optional: printable pattern cards
How to make it
- 1
Sort beads into bowls by color to make choosing easier.
- 2
Invite your child to place beads one by one onto the peg board.
- 3
When the design is complete, cover it with parchment paper.
- 4
Adult only: gently iron over the paper until the beads fuse together.
- 5
Let the design cool, then peel it away from the board.
Tip
Start with a simple heart or flower shape — the placing is the meditative part.