Cool Perler Bead Projects For Kids of All Ages
Perler beads (also called Hama Beads or melty beads) are small, plastic craft beads that you arrange on a pegboard in a pattern and/or shape, then heat them with an iron so they fuse together and stick to the board.perler beads They are fun, easy to use, and come in tons of colors and patterns. They are recommended by occupational therapists for hand-eye coordination and color recognition, basic math and counting, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.
These cool projects are perfect for a family activity, birthday party or group craft session.perler beads They can be used as hanging decorations, suncatchers, key chains, or a unique piece of art. They make great gifts for Mom, Dad, Grandma or any special person in your life!
Celebrate Easter with these pretty Perler egg designs.perler beads They are easy to put together using simple tab-and-slot assembly and look cute in an Easter basket or window!
Show off your patriotism with these All-American Perler bead kites.perler beads They are super easy to make, and kids of all ages will enjoy the freedom-loving design!
Honor two of our great American leaders with this easy Perler bead project.perler beads This is a great way to teach kids about the achievements of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Treat your BFF to a cute heart design that's easy to make and so sweet to give! Perfect for Valentine's Day, or any time you want to show someone how much you love them.perler beads
Make a fun, colorful and festive garland for Cinco de Mayo or a south-of-the-border fiesta with these smiling chili peppers.perler beads They are so easy to make, and you can even add some pompoms for a splash of extra fun.
This is a great project to help your child practice the alphabet and learn their letters! Use the downloadable color reference guide to see all of our Perler bead colors.
This is a cool project to help your child build their motor skills and learn the alphabet by building each letter. Each letter is a different color, and kids can practice counting each bead as they construct their letters.