The perler beads are back! Y’all know how I love a good perler bead (aka hama bead) craft. These Perler Bead Bracelets make a fun accessory for big and little girls alike, and you can make them in any color combination to suit your mood (or your outfit). Check out how I created these beautiful bracelets!
For this project you’ll need a large hama bead pegboard (I used a 10.5″ x 14″ board), hama beads in your favorite colors, parchment paper, iron, and a glass.
I chose a diamond design that was three beads wide and about 8.5″ long–this was the circumference of a bangle from my jewelry box. Make sure the start and finish of your bracelet end at different angles so they’ll match up when you form the bracelet.
Use your iron to fuse the strip of beads together.
Take the strip while it’s still warm and wrap it around your glass, making sure to join the ends together. This part can be a bit tricky, but with some finagling, you can fuse the beads together while holding it in place. I found it easier to wrap around with the already fused side touching the glass. Once you’ve fused the two ends together, work your way around the rest of the bracelet to give it extra hold.
Now go to town and make some more!
Did you enjoy this perler bead project? Then check out my other how-tos for perler bead bangles and earrings, too!
This tutorial was originally published on DIY Candy.
