In addition to square pegboards, you’ll see roundand hexagon pegboards. These are fun to have in your arsenal if you plan to do a lot of perler-ing. Now that you’ve had a refresher on how to melt the beads, you can get the patterns! Keep on reading. Summer Perler Beads Perler beads are recommended for ages six and up, so this is a very fun craft to try with your elementary age kids. All children seem to love perler beads (also known as hama beads, fuse beads, or melty beads). But don’t be shy – adults love them too! Tips for Using Perler Beads

No matter what you did for the summers, you’re all here for the same thing: summer perler bead ideas. And no matter what you did, I’ve got you covered with patterns! Before we get into the summer perler bead ideas, I want to review a few basics of using fuse beads to make sure you get the best results. If you don’t want the tips, scroll down to the bottom to get the patterns and tutorial.

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No matter what your child’s favorite summer symbol is, I’ve got a pattern they’re going to want to make. There are also easier and more advanced patterns to accommodate different skill levels.

A few of these patterns are larger than a 29 x 29 pegboard, so you’ll either need a extra large pegboard(49 x 69 tall) or to put multiple square peg boards together to form a larger “canvas.” Remember that the overall goal is to melt the beads together on both sides while still leaving the holes open. Here’s how you achieve success (with a rainbow as an example). Use Ironing or Parchment Paper I typically start with easier, smaller patterns in my list and then move on to the more difficult ones. You’ll see several different versions of animals, fruit, etc. with larger patterns; just keep scrolling! I’ve got over 50 patterns for summer perler beads below that encompass a variety of activities whether it be hanging by the ocean or hiking in the hills. There are a lot of summer foods below as well.