Last year we discovered these little beads..... I think they are commonly known as hama beads or perler fuse beads. I purchased ours from IKEA and they were called Pyssla beads. They are all the same thing as far as I can tell. Anyway....
They came in a big tub like this....
with peg boards in various shapes.
Basically, you just put the beads on the pegboard in whatever shape you desire. The beads need to be touching each other, unlike the photo below, as you then place a piece of greaseproof paper (it comes with the set) on top of the beads and iron it for about 10 seconds on a low heat, peel the paper away and the beads all stick together.
There is a detailed tutorial here if that did not really make sense!
The kids made some coasters. Frog (3) and Bear (4) made the multicoloured ones and needed only a very small amount of help. Goose (8) then decided to make the heads of her two best school friends to give to them. They can be attached to key rings or even used for a completely different purpose and threaded and woven to make bracelets like Kate from minieco.
I just checked out perler beads on ebay and there are many! Including lots and lots of peg boards in many shapes and sizes for only a couple of dollars. You can also purchase them from craft stores and of course, IKEA.
For more kids craft ideas, check out the FGB kids craft page right here.
8 comments:
What brilliant creations by your youngsters, Em! I've avoided these until Sam is old enough not to eat them ☺. J x
I never thought of the 29th thing, Em! Nice one!
I can't imagine my kids having the patience to use these little nuggets of joy... but I'm gonna find out! x
Looks like a fun rainy day activity. I'll have to look out for them next time I'm in ikea.
They look absolutely fantastic Emma. What a great way for the young ones (and the adults) to express their creative sides. Love anything which that much colour in it. I think my Mr4 would love them too xo
I have seen these at Ikea and passed them by cause I know where they would end up.... all over my floor and up my vacuum!
They are super pretty though - praps I might grab some for the cupboard and turn them into a party entertainment game!
I didn't think of the 29th either! So wish I had :)
Rainbow beads look like lots of fun, I admire Goose's patience to do something so detailed!
x S.
I'm always surprised by how much my older boys love these, we can easily spend a whole afternoon creating coasters to send to Grandma - she has quite a collection now!
Sandra x
I had my hands on these just this week in ikea in Hong Kong....and passed them up (again) I agree with Lioness Lady, they will be all over my floor and up the hover, but I know my girls would love them....so I might give them a try soon.
Your kids are so imaginative, I love the rainbow ones especially, and want to make one myself now.
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