Versatility

There’s more to do with Perler beads than simiple “2-dimensional” characters. Let’s check some of ’em out!

Keychains and Magnets

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After finishing tinier projects, I like to make them gift-able by turning them into keychains or magnets. Perfect for family and friends!

3D

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I’ve only attempted to make one 3D thing before and that was a small birthday cake (I don’t know where it is currently, so no picture). There are 2 different ways to make 3D objects: 1. layering flat pieces on top of each other (like Spider-Man up there) OR 2. leaving holes for clicking pieces together.

Jewelry

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Another relatively harmless way to mess with Perler beads is to string them, particularly into jewelry. I find that mini beads are perfect for earrings, though. Honestly, I didn’t realize just how diverse Perler bead jewelry could be. I especially love that multicolored necklace with the puka shell!

Games

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Tops, mazes, and Tetris! These fun activities put the “play” in this otherwise display craft (I’m so sorry for that failed pun).

Summer

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I love the drink coasters. There are so many possible designs you can do for them; just glue a thin sheet of cork under one and you’re good to go. The bowl is a little different in that you carefully arrange beads into a heat-safe bowl, place it in the oven, and it’ll come out like that. Pretty cool! The rainbow wind-spinner is perfect for a breezy day, and the flip flops look cute but I’ll admit I’m not too sure how comfortable they’d be, haha!

Miscellaneous

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Believe it or not, that’s just a tiny glimpse into the cool stuff you can make with these beads. Perler is slowly gaining popularity as of late, and I can’t wait to see what new, awesome projects its fans, myself included, come up with!