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.

How do you make Perler beads stay together?

Heat your beads. Heat a dry iron to a medium setting, then slowly run it in a circular motion over the parchment paper . You'll have to continue this for about 10 seconds for the beads to stick together. The amount of time this takes can vary depending on factors like the kind of iron you are using.

How do you not warp Perler beads?

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.

Do you need wax or parchment paper for Perler beads?

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

How do I turn a picture into a bead pattern?

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.

Is beadographer free?

Beadographer has a free version and a membership version .

Why do people put tape on Perler beads?

Some Perler artists prefer the Tape Method to avoid seams that can sometimes appear between connected pegboards, or the chance of beads springing off the pegboards during fusing of a large project . It may take a bit more time and effort, but you may find that the results are more pleasing.

Can you use a hairdryer for Perler beads?

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.

Can I use parchment paper to iron Perler beads?

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.

What is the difference between fuse beads and Perler beads?

Fuse beads are smaller and have a smooth, shiny surface. Perler beads are larger and have a matte finish . Fuse beads are melted together using an iron, while perler beads can be fused together with an iron or by threading them through a piece of string. Both of them are excellent craft toy choices for kids.

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.

Are there different sizes of Perler beads?

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).

How much is bead tool software?

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.

Perler helps you turn images into a fuse bead-friendly template . It rotates, crops, shrinks, reduces the number of colors and much more.

What is the generic name for perler beads?

Perler beads and hama beads are two different brands of fuse beads . Both are popular with crafters, but there are a few differences between them.

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

November 9, 2023 by Debbie Chapman

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These Christmas Perler beads designs are SO FUN to make! Grab your melty beads and a pegboard and get into the holiday spirit with these super cute pixel art designs.

We have 11 free printable patterns to get you started making Perler bead creations for Christmas. There’s even a 3D Christmas tree and presents! These designs are super festive, fun, and really simple to make.

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How to Make Christmas Perler Bead Patterns

These Christmas Perler beads are SO CUTE! Make easy Christmas Perler bead patterns with our free printable templates.

Author: Debbie Chapman

Materials:

Free Printable Christmas Perler Bead Pattern (more templates below)
Perler beads
Perler beads pegboard (small square)

Equipment:

Check Out The Video Tutorial:

Looking for more Perler bead patterns? Here's a few of our favourites:

Perler Bead Snowflake

Flower Perler Beads

Perler Bead Earrings

Instructions:

Step 1: Find what you need

Gather your supplies and materials.
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Step 2: Make your Christmas Perler beads design

Print our free Christmas Perler bead pattern, or follow along with the template on your device's screen.
To make your Christmas Perler beads you'll need to use a small square pegboard.
We also find it helpful to sort the Perler beads we want to use by colour and set them in small bowls.
To make a 3D Christmas tree you'll need to create two flat pieces that connect together.
Follow the pattern to make the first piece.
Now begin making the second piece of the tree.
Optional:Use tweezers to add your Perler beads to the pegboard.
Kids may be able to place the beads easily just using their hands, but adults will find the tweezers a lot easier to use!
Follow the pattern and fill in the bottom rows with green Perler beads, leaving room to add the colourful "lights".
Continue working your way up until you've added all the green beads.
Fill in the holes with coloured beads. You can follow our design or choose your own colours and placement.
Then compare the two pieces to the Christmas Perler beads pattern to make sure it's exactly how you want it to look.

Step 3: Iron the Perler beads

Set one of the pegboards on an ironing board or a wooden cutting board. Then place a piece of parchment paper on top of the Perler beads.
Heat your iron to medium temperature, no steam. Gently set the iron on the parchment paper and move it around in circular motions for at least 15 to 20 seconds.
Check to see if the beads are melted together. Continue to iron for another 10 to 20 seconds, if necessary.
The Perler beads are melted correctly when the parchment paper sticks to the beads and needs to be peeled away from them.
Once the tree is cool enough to touch, remove it from the pegboard and flip it over.
Cover the design with parchment again and iron the second side of the tree.
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Remove the paper and allow the design to cool before touching it.
Repeat, ironing both sides of the other tree piece.
Allow to cool.

Step 4: Put your Perler bead Christmas tree together

Now you should have 2 pieces of a Christmas tree that will fit together!
Take the tree with the space in the bottom and slip it onto the other piece.
Continue until you can't push the two pieces together any more.
Your Christmas Perler beads design is complete!

Helpful Tips:

If you have a clear pegboard you can place the template underneath it, making it super easy to follow the pattern!
Tie a string through the top bead to turn your design into a Christmas ornament. (You can push a pin through to open the hole again if it’s been melted closed.)

Download our free Christmas Perler bead patterns:

Click on the links or images below to download our free, printable Perler beads Christmas templates! The PDF files will open in a new window.

Then simply follow along with the pattern on your device’s screen, or print the templates in colour on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.

>>> Christmas Perler Beads Template #1 <<<

This pattern page features a reindeer, present/gift box, a Christmas stocking, and a candle.

>>> Christmas Perler Beads Template #2 <<<

This pattern page features a candy cane, Christmas tree, wreath, and snowman.

>>> Christmas Perler Beads Template #3 <<<

This pattern page features a 3D Christmas tree and 3D presents/gift boxes.

What are Perler beads?

Perler beads are small, plastic, cylindrical beads that are also called “fuse beads” or “melty beads”. This is because Perler beads are designed to be melted together!

Place the Perler beads, one by one, onto a plastic pegboard and create a pattern of your choice (like one of these fun Christmas designs). Then cover the design with parchment paper and iron the beads together — the heat from the iron will fuse the beads together into one piece.

Where can I buy Perler beads to make Christmas Perler bead patterns?

Your local craft store should have a good selection of melty beads, but you can also find Perler beads at a chain store like Michaels or Walmart. Or if you’d like to buy online, Amazon often has good prices, and they offer a large selection of fuse beads.

You can buy bags of individual colours of Perler beads, or purchase a jar or kit with a variety of different colours. You can also buy beads directly from the Perler beads website, where you’ll find every possible colour of bead and tons of accessories!

What other Christmas patterns can I make with Perler beads?

We created 11 different Christmas Perler beads designs. Follow the patterns above to make:

Reindeer/Rudolph
Present/gift box
Christmas stocking
Candle
Candy cane
Christmas tree
Wreath
Snowman
3D Tree
2 different 3D Presents/Gift Boxes

Or have fun designing your own Christmas pixel art! Try making:

Santa
Sleigh
Gingerbread man
Gingerbread house (you may need a large pegboard for this)
Christmas ornament
Santa hat
Gift bow
Ice skates
Angel
Snowflake

These Christmas Perler beads are perfect for the holiday season! Use the same colours as we did, or design your own Perler bead Christmas art.

Working with Perler beads is such a fun indoor activity, perfect for blustery winter weather. Use your Christmas designs as party decorations, or turn them into a fun holiday themed magnet or keychain!

Here’s even more Perler bead craft ideas:

Perler Bead Snowflake

Cat Perler Beads

Dinosaur Perler Beads

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Where to buy:

You can purchase Low-Mess Crafts for Kids from Amazon, or wherever books are sold:

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