Melting Perler Beads

[@karenpiermarini3628]

your video on this idea is the best I've seen so far.

[@annettegongora156]

Excellent tutorial and very informative! Your beads came out so cute! Thanks also for the storage ideas!

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

The striped Perler beads always turn out better for me and I've had problems with the pearl colours melting too, even on pegboards. When I try to mix the pearl ones with other colours they don't melt at the same rate so they look messed up

[@kariwilliams4659]

Can perler beads be melted down and poured into molds?

[@loominjeanie3391]

Thank you for these tips, always looking for ways to store my crafting supplies. As I'm sure you know, it does mount up! lol I only just started buying Hama beads. It's great to know I can use them in my other crafts and save money.Enamel dots are expensive for what they are. Thanks again & happy crafting!!!

[@stephaniecollins6052]

I've had mixed results with pony beads as well. Some just work better than others. Maybe different formulas for different colors

[@robertawaits4561]

love the hints on the beads just got some to try, so now I can use the advise. Wish you the best on organizing your scrapbook room seems we are always doing that as we use and purchase. Have a blessed day

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

hi roberta, thanks for watching and commenting. have fun melting your beads. i need to check to see if there are new colors released. some of mine are finally beginning to run low. i have been using them for my flower centers. that organizing thing is a NEVER ending battle

[@robertawaits4561]

Seems we craters are always organizing, if you find some different colors post.

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Roberta, you made my day. I will definitely post if/when I find new colors. I am working soooo hard use up some of my stuff. Also storing the beads in a new container now. I think I show it in one of my vee-dios. I think it is one of the card shares. If I can find it I will let you know. Have fun melting.

[@lzrd8460]

What will you do with all these ‘dots’? I watched this hoping to get info on melting pony beads into sun catchers.😔😔😔

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

I will add them as decorations to flowers or similar to Nuvo drops as accents on the page. 3 dots in one corner, etc. Not sure about melting into Suncatchers. I have had some that melted together. These are opaque and not sure that you would get any reflection.

[@dianestarr5211]

You are just adorable! Love your enthusiasm making these dots. I’m going to have to do this as enamel data can be costly. TFS!

[@RobertasArtisticAdventures]

Veronica, I love you tutorial! I was wondering if you have melted the biggie beads, perler beads. I have some and am wondering how it will work.

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

+Roberta Eldridge , i have not melted them. i had my toaster oven at work and forgot to bring it home over the summer. since the weather is cooler, i will definitely give it a try soon. it is wet weather this weekend. will report on my findings on the pony beads.

[@RobertasArtisticAdventures]

Thank you, Veronica, for your response! I tried to make some small perlers but they didn't melt right. I will need to try again!

[@wilhat]

got to ask what do you do with them????

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

+Andrew Walker, you can use them as embellishments on your cards or scrapbook pages. they also make great flower centers. instead of putting a brad there, replace it with an enamel dot. this is definitely a cost saving method for me.

[@edenheaven5175]

You can do you own diamond painting.

[@ingridsek1454]

I have a fan forced ove how do I stop the beads from getting blown about please

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Hi Ingrid, could you tent the tray with some aluminum foil. You would probably need to reduce the baking time as the foil will hold heat. Do a bit of experimenting and let me know your results.

[@maximillianclark5197]

So glad I find your video. Thank you for the information Ms.Chambers.

[@mobilemcc]

Really appreciate your scientific approach. I'd watched another video & she said 475 and I burned them, so now doing a test with all colors of the last type you hadn't tried yet. I plan on making more. So thanks!

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

***** i had a lot of fun making my beads. i did mine during the winter months and it kept my house nice and warm.

[@TammyStruck]

***** .. Try 400 for 15 minutes. This is how I do mine and they come out perfect!

[@KraftyPaws]

Thanks for the scientific method of melting perlers. I have a big bucket that has been waiting for me for montgs! LOL Great storage system too. TFS Big hugs, Kristina

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

thank you kristina. i think melting by color is the key.

[@Clyapi]

I have not melted the perler beads yet but want to try those. I did melt a bunch of pony beads probably 6 months ago at least, both the larger ones and the small ones. Mine turned out well but you are right about the smell. I have heard that the perler beads don't smell as bad. Another hint---if you don't have the exact color you want, you can always color the white ones with alcohol markers. Thanks for the Veedio :)

[@PaintAndCraft]

Veronica! It's been Ages since I've seen you. Glad to have you back on Veedio! You are right, those pony beads smell horrendous. I'll be adding the perler beads to my 40+50% off shopping list. Thanks for all the info. Oh, and have you ever prices the bags out at the Papermart.com website? Their prices are really good. Again, glad to see you posting once more. Gail

[@sirbobdesign]

How did the outdoor pony bead melting go?

[@jolynngamble7413]

What do you use the melted beads for?

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

+Jolynn Gamble you can use them as embellishments on your cards or scrapbook pages. they also make great flower centers. instead of putting a brad there, replace it with an enamel dot. this is definitely a cost saving method for me.

[@hoomalumalu]

what do you make with the melted beads? maybe i'll look at your channel ....

[@TammyStruck]

I have found that if I heat my oven to 400 and place my trays in for 15 minutes, my beads come out perfect not burnt nothing. Still shiny.. I have also have had trouble as well trying to melt the Pearl beards. They dont melt completely. They leave a small dot in the center. I store mine as well in those bags. I place them in a storage container but it now has become way to small, so currently searching for a new idea for storage. But your video was very helpful.Thank you!

[@leslieyunian1900]

Hi Veronica. Whether the materials that beads of plastic?

[@deejohnston3666]

the little center can house a gem maybe!?

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

great idea dee. i have some of those teeny tiny gems that come in the Queen&Co. sets. I will definitely look for more at scrapbook expo. i really wanted to be able to use all of them.

[@juliearmymom7807]

Oh- if you have ANY suggestions (you seem to come up with a way around everything) I am having trouble stamping a good image. I craft with my back propped up legs straight out in my lap. The stamps know it is not a solid surface and conspire against me. I may have my husband cut a piece of particle board, can you think of anything?

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

hi julie, instead of particle board i would opt for a nice chunky piece of lumber--think thick cutting board. try salvage pieces from HD or Lowe's or any other home store. the particle board will move and give too much. hickory and ash are good shock absorbers. you could also consider oak. now if hubby would consider building you a rolling desk that supports itself on it's own legs that would be great. go here to see a picture. www.thedesignconfidential.com/sites/default/files/final%20box%20and%20mat%20gray%20beige%20wbb_0.png if using acrylic stamps you need a cushion underneath. try an old mouse pad. you can also purchase stamping pads. hope this helps.

[@juliearmymom7807]

Guess who went to Home Depot??? THIS GIRL. I took a lot of meds. I climbed in the floor by the cutting station to simulate being in bed, and they cut it to a GREAT size for me. I also spotted pipe insulation. It is tiny and foam. Wrapped it around the 4 edges so it wont bother me or playing dogs. I had the first evenly stamped image in two years!!! Thank you! Hubby said I was happier with that wood than I was with jewelry or purses lol!

[@juliearmymom7807]

My father in law is a retired architect. He is going to make the bed table :)))))) I look for something for years and you give me two amazing solutions instantly! I was busy tonight. I stuck two mailing boxes together, then covered it in two layers of freezer paper. I now have a craft mat for my distress ink and watercolors! I attached it to one side of my lap desk so it is multi purpose. I cannot thank you enough!

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Julie Kent you are making my heart sing with joy. i am sooooo happy for you. as someone who had to be on bedrest while carrying her kiddo, i know just how you feel. aren't you a lucky girl to have your FIL to build you a bed table. you will LOVE it!!!! have fun playing.

[@juliearmymom7807]

It has been two VERY long years this month. But, a short trip to Memphis you will find many in worse shape sleeping under bridges. I have entertainment, blankets, climate control, hot food and drinks, etc. I am a *VERY* lucky girl!

[@Tceeme]

Thanks Vee...I have not done the Perler beads just the pony beads & really liked them but you are right, they do smell. Like you mentioned the secret (for lack of a better word) is melting by color. thanks for the Veedio...have missed you. Tee

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Tcee E thank you. i have missed you too. hope you got my card. did you melt your pony beads in the house or outside? will wait until springtime so I can go outside.

[@stampincass]

Thank you so much! This was such a great explanation; I appreciate you sharing your learning curve!

[@NailArtQueen]

Where did you but the beads? Love all the colors!

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

hello Nail Art Queen. I wound up putting them in a storage wall rack that I got from TM. It hangs on the wall and has round openings to hold the plastic containers. i put like colors together. they look really pretty. i only used one of the wall mounts for now and stacked them as the container will hang through the hole. if this link works you can see the containers. if i get a chance i will snap a picture and post it to my blog. i.pinimg.com/736x/8f/7f/17/8f7f17bb1392115716bb45f3991672de--bead-organization-bead-storage.jpg

[@roostercrow1000]

It looks like you have melted thousands, so I have to ask! Is there an easy way to put them on the pan, my big fingers has them turning over before I can get half of them on the sheet. Oh I did see someone just lift the sheet after cooking and they just popped off easily, then fill the bag like you would be returning embossing powder to a container.

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

+roostercrow1000 somehow i missed this post. youtube can be a bit finicky sometimes. I used my Cricut spatula/scrapper to help remove them from the sheet. the quickstick might be useful. or a pencil or skewer would keep your fingers out of the way when placing them. i just dumped out a pile and then starting in one corner and worked my way across. i know how you feel. i have VERY large hands--compliments of my dad.

[@proverbs31momto5]

I use a dot of glue and they dont move...and still pop off easily!

[@BlueMysticaleyes]

I heard someone say that the best way to do it was to bake them at 400 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Checking on them every 2-3 minutes depending on your altitude. See if that works.

[@CraftingVicky]

I've done pony beads and now need to try perler beads!

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Crafting Vicky you will love them. be sure to melt like colors together for better results. i have been using mine on a lot of things. have fun playing.

[@CapricornQueen0108]

Do you sell the dots 😍

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Ivory Utley no, I do not sell them.

[@juliearmymom7807]

I will be projectless after valentines day (is projectless a word? hehe) so putting beads in baggies will give me something to do. After being stuck in bed 2 years I have watched my shows 1000x and read all of my books, stitched up every tear, etc. I want my mind to stay active so may study a country a month, and get a few empowerment and self help books....real ones perhaps I like to feel paper and am on electronic devices enough...anyway, you give me ideas, and create enough of a spark to send me off into craft land for a few hours :)

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Julie Kent yay!!!! that is my goal to get us all thinking about how we can use up our stahses. i just love the feel and sound of paper when i am cutting and folding. man, i could do that for the better part of the day. i too love paper books. just returned a slew of overdue ones this morning. have fun with whatever project you choose to pursue.

[@juliearmymom7807]

What books? I am looking for good ones. I posted a question on I think your blog but others may benefit. I want to keep my mind active, learning a country a month. I want to eventually take a college course but in the interim, where would I start learning about Black History? It wasn't taught in schools when I went.

[@juliearmymom7807]

Also looking for something to inspire me. I went from career driven to being stuck in bed for two years and feel...no self worth.

[@ricklynch1791]

Can you micorwave them

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

+Rick Lynch i would NOT microwave the beads.

[@angienar9274]

Where did you got your perler beads

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

hi angie, i got my beads at ACMoore with a coupon. they do have them on sale quite often. it was a challenge to find a time when they were not. found some coordinating twine/string at Michael's. The colors match beautifully. it is called color cord.

[@angienar9274]

thank you so much Veronica

[@christineroussel147]

I’ve tried this recently and I just am having terrible luck. It seems so easy in the videos I’ve watched but mine just never seem to melt completely.

[@lbchristensen8732]

Thank you for showing us how to melt these beads.

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

You can one of each and make a catalog of all the colors you have, this gives you a ability to choose with out pulling out a bunch of them at once. lol Great idea thank you

[@Treasuredexpressions7701]

Great seeing your experimentation, I've learned more than anywhere else. I'll have to give that a try. TFS!

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Obrooks7701 it will be a lot of fun. i love looking at my bags of yumminess. now i just need to make sure that i have collected all of the colors perler offers.

[@melindaward3117]

Thank you no have tons of beads. Love this idea💛💛💛💛

[@lindamccormick2512]

Love this idea - which glue do you use for attaching them to your cards?

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

hello linda. i have three standbys. Scotch quick dry liquid adhesive, tim holtz glossy accents or super strong glue dots. sometimes i will use a liquid adhesive and a glue dot. don't want it coming off.

[@lindamccormick2512]

Veronica Chambers Thanks Veronica!

[@sharilewis7659]

The holes can be covered with finger nail rhinestone stone.

[@ponejito24]

Isn't this dangerous to melt them in the house oven? I mean it's plastic

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

+ponejito24 Perler Beads fuse through the process of melting with a regular home iron, then cooling. The bead design is then removed from the pegboard, which can be used over and over again. Creative ideas can be found on their Web site www.perlerbeads.com Some facts about Perler Beads: -- The beads are made in California. -- The plastic used in the beads and pegboard shapes is also made in the USA. -- The plastic and color dyes used to manufacture the beads are all non- toxic. -- The beads are made of LDPE, a food-grade plastic. -- There is no chemical coating on Perler Beads. hope this helps. as for the PONY beads, not so sure. the plastic burn off is horrid. i have a craft toaster oven to use outside in the winter or summer times so the fumes can easily dissipate.

[@ponejito24]

+Veronica Chambers thanks a lot for your answer! I'm going to buy only original perler beads!

[@TheHappyDiane]

thanks for experimenting and showing your results!

[@kath9713]

You made me laugh. Your video is great! I would like to see your curtain rod with items hanging❣

[@kathyhamdy]

Thank you Veronica, Your tutorial is very helpful. :-)

[@patriciajay4519]

purchase bags at Walmart 200 in bag

[@deejohnston3666]

craft mat good idea

[@windinstarsranch]

I used my b-b-q for the pony beads. They are toxic in the house.

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

Susan Jacobs did you use gas or charcoal? how long did they 'cook?'

[@windinstarsranch]

I used gas at 350 and 30 minutes. I put the burners on on each side so they would not sit on direct fire. I was melting 9" cake and 2" cupcake size circles for sun catchers.. A project with my grand kids that turned out awesome. You will need to watch them though. Just in cast your bbq thermometer is off some. Let me know how the singles turn out.

[@mariavidales8284]

ting yoy see have a page faceboock

[@moallan7040]

kinda a waste because u cant really make stuff crom this (not hating)

[@TheCoutureCrafter]

these are enamel dots that you use to decorate your cards and scrapbook pages. i am putting some in the center of some flowers i made. check my blog tomorrow to see them. they are a lot of fun and a cheaper alternative to $1-2 for a package of 12.

[@lonelyawakening]

Veronica Chambers oh, i was wondering what you could possibly do with them

[@tabasco14]

GREAT channel with good info...thanks for sharing all the neat tricks. xo jonnie