Probably every household with children experienced a
fuse beads trend at some point. Many patterns and shapes were created in a short amount of time and had to be ironed quickly so the pegboards would be free for the next works of art. As is common with trends, for many, fuse beads eventually became uninteresting and disappeared deep down into the crafting box.
For everyone who still has a secret stash of fuse beads, here's some good news: They're back in style!
Today, we want to inspire you with a few crafting ideas using fuse beads to bring them back into the spotlight.
Fuse Bead Ideas:
The pegboards for fuse beads typically come in standard shapes and sizes. But that shouldn't stop you from creating patterns or items that don't match the board's dimensions. An example could be the sneakers or the blue car. We simply used a larger, rectangular pegboard and got started. If you prefer using a template, you can easily find free templates for fuse beads on the Internet. They offer a huge selection. For beginners, complete
sets consisting of pegboards, templates, and all necessary beads are also a great choice.
Jewelry from Fuse Beads
Colorful fuse beads can also be used to create small pieces of jewelry.
For this ring, we created a small flower pattern, ironed it, and then attached it to a
ring using a hot glue gun (or
craft glue).
Similarly, you can also make earrings. Simply choose a pattern, iron it, and attach it to an
ear hook, stud, or clip. Ensure your fuse bead creations aren't too large or heavy. Larger pendants work better for
necklaces.
With keychains, you can transform any pattern or figure from fuse beads into a unique
keychain. Simply push the keyring through one of the beads, and you’re done. This craft idea is also fantastic for children's birthday parties as it encourages creativity.
Bowls, Coasters, and Covers from Fuse Beads
With fuse beads, you can create much more than just iron-on images on pegboards. Bowls or vases, for example. For these, you don't even need pegboards.
For this, you'll need an oven-safe container. We chose a plate and a bowl. These are brushed with oil to ensure the beads don't stick. Next, sprinkle fuse beads into the bowl and arrange them into a flat, even layer. Make sure they don't overlap. Then, place the bowl in the oven at 180°C for 5-10 minutes. Once the beads have melted, carefully remove the dish. Allow it to cool slightly, then gently remove the fused beads. Let the fuse bead bowl cool completely and then rinse it. Make sure to ventilate your kitchen properly.
Our fuse bead lids are probably familiar to you. Besides lids, you can also create coasters for glasses, mugs & co. In the summer, you might choose bright, cheerful colors with flowers, while in winter, classic black and white with snowflakes or festive red and green patterns work well. If your pattern doesn't exactly match your desired coaster size, you can fill in gaps with transparent or milky fuse beads to ensure stability. You can also create small gift tags with fuse beads. Simply iron a small motif like a heart or snowflake and attach it to a gift using a thread or decorative ribbon. In the same way, you can also decorate cards, gift boxes, and more.
What have you already created with fuse beads? We're curious!
Discover the variety in our online shop: Now that you have plenty of creative ideas, why not visit our online shop and explore our range of fuse beads and accessories. Your next art project is waiting for you!
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