Table of Contents
Are Perler beads and fuse beads the same?
There are many Perler Bead knock-off brands such as Hama Beads, Melty Beads, Beads, and Pyssla Beads. Collectively, all these beads are commonly called, “Iron Beads” or “Fuse Beads,” which are general terms for being melted together.
Can you iron Pyssla beads?
Basic ironing technique Do not add water to your iron, otherwise the steam will ruin the beads! Cover the beads with a sheet of ironing paper. Keep the iron level and slowly move it in a circular motion for about 30 seconds while pressing the beads very gently. Be careful not to bump the beads from the pegboard.
Can Perler beads be used as coasters?
Place a sheet of ironing paper on this unfinished side. Again, use the iron to melt the perler beads together. While the perler beads are still warm from the heat of the iron, place a stack of heavy books on top of the coasters to help make sure the design cools flat. Otherwise, your coasters may curl up or bend.
What’s the difference between Perler and Hama beads?
Hama beads have a lower melting point than perler beads, and you can see from this picture that they look quite a bit different when melted. The hama beads ended up being noticeably shorter and more rounded at the top (like nabbi beads) than perler beads. They also have a bit more gloss to them than Perlers.
How do you iron Ikea Pyssla beads?
Fuse beads of plastic (polyethylene). When your design is ready, cover the beads with baking paper and iron over them with an iron set to medium warm/hot for a few seconds, so that the beads melt together.
What is similar to Perler beads?
Hama Beads: Dark blue, light blue, yellow, white, and red. Hama beads have a lower melting point than perler beads, and you can see from this picture that they look quite a bit different when melted. The hama beads ended up being noticeably shorter and more rounded at the top (like nabbi beads) than perler beads.
What can I do with Pyssla beads?
What to do with all the Perler Beads? 15 Creative Projects to try Today
- Make a Key Chain! Rainbow Perler Bead Key Chain by My Frugal Adventures.
- Make some Coasters! Perler Bead Coasters by Brit & Co.
- Make a Necklace!
- Make Pretend Play Stuff!
- Make a Crown!
- Make a Bracelet!
- Set up a Sensory Bin!
- Make a Maze!