How to Iron Perler Beads (Standard VS Flat Melt)

[@BigBossRazz]

Which do you prefer: the standard melt or the flat melt?

[@Black_Samurai-fish]

Overall I like flat melt but sometimes I think standard looks better for some projects

[@BigBossRazz]

@@Black_Samurai-fish Yeah, for sure! It’s all about the circumstances. :D

[@galmel]

Great video! thanx :) I'm new to the business, less than a week! And it seems to me that I will go for one side completely melted, and the other side (the front) without touching. I liked seeing the beads round, but not hollow. 😎

[@BigBossRazz]

@@galmel Totally! Keep us updated with any neat creations that you make!

[@overripeschnitzel]

NUKING IT

[@JDFgamer]

One thing that I learned from having my pegboards warp is that you can put them under a book or something heavy right after the ironing process and they will go back to normal.

[@BigBossRazz]

Oh nice! I've been so afraid to lose them to permanent warping that I've never tried something like this, but that's good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@thisrandomdude_]

You are a GODSEND. You have made this hobby infinitely more accessible to me, and to literal thousands of other people. I and many others like me are incredibly grateful, and will be no matter how many years pass and how old your tutorials get. They're amazing. Have a wonderful day dude, if you're reading this. :)

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw shucks, thanks! I’m glad to have been helpful! 🥰 I hope you have a wonderful day, too!

[@andrewtavendale5838]

My son got a bucket of beads and a peg board for xmas .......he asked for assistance to finish a simple art....now i have 20 boards ,many sort it containers full of colours and an addiction 😅

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw, I love that! I’m looking forward to our baby growing up so that we can hopefully do the same! 🥰

[@aliciakalo]

I’m 33 and apparently people did this as kids but I never tried. Here I am as an adult and ready to give it a try!

[@BigBossRazz]

@@aliciakalo Awesome! I started as an adult, too!

[@Zelnyair]

One thing to remember with the standard melt is that you have to make your design the mirror image of how you want it to look. What you iron is the back of it.

[@BigBossRazz]

Just a couple more tips: 1) If your iron has a steam option, keep it off! 2) Let your creation cool for 5-10 minutes once you’ve finished both sides underneath that heavy object. Any other tips to add?

[@appletons2558]

Can you iron just one side?

[@BigBossRazz]

@@appletons2558 Yep! If you use the flat melt on one side, it should mostly keep it together if you’re delicate with it. I recommend doing a very light iron on the opposite side though unless you plan on gluing it to some cork or some paper, just in case. One fall from a weird angle might break off a piece or two.

[@JXero3]

That coaster look was probably the best for if I’d ever make any, mostly because it’s like the best of both styles when flipped.

[@BigBossRazz]

I agree! It works best for symmetrical designs I’ve been doing it nonstop recently haha

[@alldayagain]

Something I experimented with yesterday (hence looking up better methods) is putting them in the oven. At 400 degrees (F) for 1 minute on parchment paper gives the face-down side a nice matte-looking finish. The other side also has a glossy look, but the beads melting is somewhat random. This has only been one day and attempt, but I'll probably try a lower temp for a more even heating.

[@BigBossRazz]

Whoa, neat! Keep us posted with your results!

[@alldayagain]

@BigBossRazz I'll post my initial findings to reddit when i good off work and reply with the link so you can see. I thought to try because I saw someone making canvas-like work by arranging them in a glass pan, then putting them in the oven. The 400F came from another project where a person used the oven to make rounded charms for jewelry. Works really well for that 😅

[@BigBossRazz]

@alldayagain YT comments might disable links, so if it doesn’t work, feel free to swing by our Discord! 🫡

[@alldayagain]

@BigBossRazz 10-4. I'm gonna try a few more methods first (lower Temps plus seeing difference between the ironed-side up vs down) as well as seeing what doing the beads sideways does. Gonna do those this evening.

[@tomcrumbles744]

They should make a heater for these, Like the easy bake oven but for perler beads.

[@BigBossRazz]

Oh dang, that'd be sweet! Maybe you should work on that patent and rake in all the dolla dolla bills!

[@Kevin.Iac17]

You deserve more subscribers I actually learnt so much from you thanks so much!

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw shucks, thanks! Im glad I was able to help!

[@Ajla_makes_stuff]

This video helped me a lot. One thing i used to do before I was able to get my pegboard was use masking tape and put the beads directly onto it, then add another layer of masking tape and add holes, before ironing both sides without a lotta struggle

[@BigBossRazz]

Dang, that’s intense! At least it sounds intense for someone who has hotdog fingers like me 😂

[@FuryousD]

1:49 this is what happened to me on my larger 2500 beads perler, although it was much worse as i was using mini beads and there just wasn't any way to easily save it like in your video. this is also why i would also suggest always using the tape method preferably with painters tape as it doesn't leave any sticky residue on the perlers.

[@jademonass2954]

also had a huge pearler project (3k+) that came off in chunks when i thought it had fully melted a handful of panic atacks and breakdowns later i had a (mostly) restored version

[@muffyscrazyworld2707]

I'm kinda surprised you didn't mention poking holes in one side.. I usually use masking tape and not ironing them on the boards cause it warps the boards over time..then I poke holes with a tooth pick through the tape and then only melt one side. that has been working for me n my kids. 😊

[@BigBossRazz]

Yep, good point! I go over that in my Tape Method Tutorial video. :)

[@Parfaitcookiestan67]

Your videos are super helpful for beginners like me! Thanks so much! :)

[@BigBossRazz]

Thanks so much! I’m glad to have helped!

[@ceaserri]

This helps a lot I was afraid of over melting my piece

[@BigBossRazz]

@@ceaserri Glad this helped!

[@LemonnNote]

This video has been really useful for me, I'm getting my first bucket of beads tomorrow and I already have a couple sprites I want to make, I hope everything goes well for me.

[@BigBossRazz]

Super exciting! Keep us updated on how it goes! Don’t be discouraged if the first ones don’t come out perfectly. Like a lot of things, you get way better over time. :)

[@LemonnNote]

@@BigBossRazz I just finished my first bead sprite and it came out really good, I made a little white mage from FF

[@BigBossRazz]

@@LemonnNote AHHHH! That’s so exciting! If you have Discord and want to share a picture, there should be a link in the description. My buddy did a black mage that hangs on her fridge and it looks fantastic.

[@keolaharris8892]

Absolutely love your videos. Quick question tho. I know some people just iron just one side. Is it ok to re iron a day later if you need to?

[@BigBossRazz]

Great question! Is it doable? Yes. There is one concern with that though. When you iron a side, it tends to curl up (which is why you should place a heavy object on it). Some might say that you’d want to iron both sides while it’s still “fresh” so that the curling balances out. It’s not the biggest thing in the world, especially if you’re going to glue your creation down to something. All in all, I think it’s totally fine, but I haven’t done extensive testing. I hope that helps!

[@atolmasoff]

Would like to see someone do this with the Artkal mini 2.6MM beads. 2500 beads per square. Tape method went horrible several times. Just decided screw it, I'd rather warp a couple dollar pegboard and get the fuse complete than risk losing ~1000 beads off the board.

[@BigBossRazz]

@@atolmasoff Yeah, I feel ya. There’s been a few times when I had some tough taping moments and it was rooouuugh lol. How did your project turn out for you in the end?

[@kyoungwilliams4229]

Thank you so much. I still want to learn more.

[@BigBossRazz]

You're welcome so much! If ya have any specific questions, let me know! You can ask here or check out our Discord server. The link's in the description. :)

[@osseusklax4002]

You could get a more even melt and a flatter surface if you had a height-setting jig. For example, a metal or wood or ceramic circle with a diameter just large enough to fit your work piece in the center, and a height that's 1-2mm shorter than the total work piece height (assembly plate base height + 5mm standard perler bead height). Like, maybe you could make it from a large jar lid? Or just place flat wooden rulers on the table to the sides of the piece.

[@BigBossRazz]

I need to see someone build this and put this to action now LOL

[@appletons2558]

@@BigBossRazz home depot has ceramic tiles (i buy em as cooling pads for my rats during summer) you can get that stuff there

[@MichelleJ1822]

I’m so glad I found this video! Very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@BigBossRazz]

You’re very welcome! I’m really glad it helped! 😁

[@electrodurpgaming4021]

Hi I made the exact same charmander and it turned out awesome thanks for the tips

[@BigBossRazz]

That's super exciting! Which melt did you end up using?

[@patanwardiaries3303]

@@BigBossRazz Eventually I used standard melt. Thanks

[@BigBossRazz]

@@patanwardiaries3303 Fantastic! It's a reliable method for sure. 😎

[@aesthxtically]

Can i iron it by itself without baking sheet? Or can i be able to use normal paper?

[@BigBossRazz]

You definitely need some sort of ironing paper! If you don't have the ironing paper that comes with a set, parchment paper works better than wax paper if that helps. I don't think printer paper or writing paper would work.

[@aesthxtically]

@@BigBossRazz oh. Cause i rarely see any parchment paper or baking paper in my house, so idk what to do with my beads if i can’t iron it 😭 Are there any alternatives?

[@BigBossRazz]

@@aesthxtically I know some people literally throw them in the oven and melt them that way, but I have absolutely ZERO experience with that, so I can’t offer any advice unfortunately. Maybe you can tape your creations and set them aside until you’re able to get your hands on some parchment paper in the meantime?

[@aesthxtically]

@@BigBossRazz oh ok thx

[@iridescentsav]

the cat cameos complete the video.

[@BigBossRazz]

Those sneaky kitties are always trying to steal the limelight…

[@caithlyn1510]

this is soooooooooooo helpful

[@BigBossRazz]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@helmenhjelmen1955]

I want to make 3D Perler beads where i connect perler beads like a jigsaw puzzle to create different figures. any advice for that? i want to start simple with a minecraft creeper.

[@BigBossRazz]

Heya, I actually have a video where I make a 3D Minecraft Creeper live! I used QDCraft's pattern and based it off of her video doing the same thing. Feel free to check out both!

[@blacksoldier430]

any suggestion on what temperature the iron should be?

[@BigBossRazz]

Honestly, it depends on your iron and preference. The best way to figure out what works best for you is to experiment and learn over time. I suggest starting with low heats until you get a good feel, and then experiment by raising the heat just a bit each time. Different sized projects will also need different heats, so it’s kind of different every time. You got this!

[@AlvinWillio]

This guide is great. I have a quick question though. Let's say I want to only flat melt one side, do I have to standard melt the other side?

[@BigBossRazz]

That’s a great question! I’ll be working on a video in the near future on what some options are but in a nutshell: If you are just displaying your creation and it won’t be stressed or bent, you can theoretically flat melt one side and leave the other side unmelted. If you wanted a little more sturdiness and it’ll be exposed to the outside world, I would flat melt a side first and then lightly melt the back side. If you flat melt both sides, you run the risk of some bead explosions since there’s less air for the heat to travel through. I’d say experiment with a design you don’t care much about first and see what ya like!

[@andriikukuruza6559]

tnx, wery usefull!

[@playingportal2]

thank you!

[@BigBossRazz]

no u 😎

[@rosequartz9208]

Thanks for the video!

[@BigBossRazz]

Thanks for watching! 🫡

[@Rococo000]

quick question each time i make sometimes my peg board bends making it unusable how do you know how to stop it from doing that?

[@BigBossRazz]

Yep! So what’s happening is that your iron’s heat is also transferring to the pegboard, making it warp. One way to avoid that is by ironing off the pegboard using the tape method to take it off the pegboard once you finish and iron it on a different surface. I have a video showing the whole process of ya wanna check it out! 🫡

[@Rococo000]

@@BigBossRazz thank you i'll make sure to check it out

[@daryndaniluk669]

I like a flat melt. Just started

[@BigBossRazz]

AWESOME! Any project ideas in mind yet?

[@annekabrimhall1059]

Mine always end up a little of both. Is my iron too hot or too cold?

[@BigBossRazz]

It could be that it’s too hot weirdly enough. Make sure you’re moving the iron around almost at all times to make sure the heat is distributed evenly. The lower your heat setting, the more control you have over how the beads melt. I’d say start at a medium heat for a standard iron and rotate it on your piece for about 30 seconds and see where you might need to touch up. The corners and sides especially need a little more attention and “spot-ironing” after your 30 seconds are done. When you think you’re done, try lifting up the paper and get a good look at the beads. If they’re melted to your liking, you can let them cool and then flip them over. If not, throw the paper back on and iron a little more until you’re satisfied. Hope that helps!

[@wigglerwednesday]

Iron Perler Beads is my favorite Paradox Pokémon

[@BigBossRazz]

🤣

[@Pendrargon]

How long should the beads be under a heavy object?

[@BigBossRazz]

Great question! It depends on the size of the creation and how much of a melt you decided to do. It might range from 5-10 minutes for the most part. The BEST way to determine how long to leave it is this: If the paper has completely come unstuck from the piece naturally, it's done! If you need to pull or peel the paper off of the piece, the paper should stay on, and the heavy object should stay on. I hope that helps!

[@Kevin.Iac17]

Just a question what type of melt do you think is best for 3D perler bead creations?

[@BigBossRazz]

That’s a really good question! I haven’t tried anything 3D just yet, but I imagine you’d want to iron both sides lightly. The flat melt might distort your beads a little too much and might make it hard to lock in with one another if that makes sense. If possible, try ironing a few small examples to see what works best for you and your purposes!

[@chefbaker786]

Hey where r u getting the different variation of colors??? I got a big thing with about 12 colors but I keep seeing people with so many different colors. Their shop online only has a few single packs so I’m comfused

[@BigBossRazz]

Heya, so I originally got the 22,000 bead bucket that has 22 different colors. Stores like Amazon, Michael’s, and JOANN’s might have some colors, but your best bet is to probably grab some 1000 bead packs from the Perler website. I think they have a 30% off sale going on right now. Let me know if you still need more help finding specific colors though!

[@ben11ur]

thank u so much! :)

[@BigBossRazz]

no u :)

[@EJW2003]

helpful thank you!

[@BigBossRazz]

Glad you found it useful! 😁

[@seabassmarrero3200]

Thanks I was ruining all of my peg boards and I didn’t understand why.

[@BigBossRazz]

Same! Glad to have been of some help! 🫡

[@luiscarlos-mn5rk]

Can I use the same piece of paper to iron more than one design?

[@BigBossRazz]

Great question! You can a few times, but then it starts to bunch up and wrinkle which will show on your design! I’d say keep an eye on it after two or three uses, and see if you need to use a new piece of ironing paper.

[@luiscarlos-mn5rk]

@@BigBossRazz and if I wanted to iron it on both sides, do I iron it a second time after it's not on the pegboard and just put another parchment paper and then iron it??

[@BigBossRazz]

@@luiscarlos-mn5rk I have a video using the tape method that I recommend. If you iron your beads while they're still on the pegboard, you run the risk of the heat warping your pegboard. Either way, you iron it once on the front side, flip it over, and iron the back side once with ironing paper (total of two times) if that's what you're deciding to do. There are some things you might want to just iron the one side, like for a coaster for example. If you iron it on both sides, it will be sturdier though. I hope that helps!

[@randomfun8531]

Can you reuse the ironing paper?

[@BigBossRazz]

Great question! You can a few times, but then it starts to bunch up and wrinkle which will show on your design! I’d say keep an eye on it after two or three uses, and see if you need to use a new piece of ironing paper.

[@randomfun8531]

@@BigBossRazz thank you!

[@hailthestrawberry]

I am so bad at this. I actually ended up in tears (again) after two days of working on a project.

[@BigBossRazz]

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry to hear! How can we help? Is there a certain place where you're struggling? If you want some more timely feedback, there are also other folks on our Discord that can help as well!

[@valeriamesa6489]

What happends if i ron my pearls out of the board so i dont melt it

[@BigBossRazz]

So some folks use the Tape Method for that exact reason: to avoid ironing on the boards. I have a video detailing the steps if you’re interested!

[@valeriamesa6489]

@@BigBossRazz show me the link please

[@BigBossRazz]

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[@chrisc8535]

all this talking about melts is making me hungry!

[@BigBossRazz]

So is your favorite melt a tuna melt by any chance?

[@anitathier7119]

Valaki magyarul le tudná írni, hogy mi a lényege? Nekem is mindig vagy szétesik , vagy olyan nyomott ronda. Köszi😊

[@BigBossRazz]

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[@AnimationExpresss]

2:02 pain i've been there

[@BigBossRazz]

It’s the worst lol 😭

[@sansanhlaing1364]

I FIND THIS VIDEO ABOUT 10 MINIUS!!! but good thing I recorded and saved to photos.

[@itzjuliescuhz]

What’s the bead size?

[@BigBossRazz]

These are the standard size, sometimes called the Midi size, which I believe is 5 mm.

[@justme3982]

Good video

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw shucks, thanks! 😎

[@freecjammer1714]

Yea umm idk how to do this thx dude

[@BigBossRazz]

Hopefully this video taught you how to approach this! If not, there are a few other videos that might be helpful. If those don’t work, feel free to just comment and I’ll get back to ya when I can. 😎

[@ben11ur]

Thank you so much!

[@BigBossRazz]

no u :)

[@saratigara]

I like doing a flat melt

[@BigBossRazz]

Sick! I’ve been leaning more towards flat melts myself these days! 😎

[@lucienverse]

I never had the beads stick to the paper for me. I use baking paper.

[@BigBossRazz]

Nice!

[@sansanhlaing1364]

oh,my creation beans is:Among us charater!

[@liyabruma1066]

Bro I don’t have the setting on my iron😭

[@BigBossRazz]

Oh no! Is it just “off” and “on” or something like that? If that’s the case, at least you don’t have to worry about experimenting with different heat levels lol

[@sansanhlaing1364]

among us baby......

[@Bertsncrafts]

Hello

[@BigBossRazz]

Hiya

[@WaschyNumber1]

You will mess-up if you move the iron.

[@BigBossRazz]

The key to minimize errors for me is moving it slowly. I’ve found that keeping your iron pressed down will heat and melt the beads too fast, and even melt them to the paper sometimes! Still, you should do whatever works for you! 😎 Thanks for chiming in!

[@coach7matt]

Welp. I melted the fuck out of my project. 😅

[@BigBossRazz]

Oh no! No worries though, it happens! It really does take time to find your personal balance of what works for you. YOU CAN DO IT

[@NormanNC]

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[@BigBossRazz]

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