Perler Bead Tutorial | Flat-Melt Technique

Did a quick tutorial on how to make a perler bead project! They're fun to make, and they make great gifts! I made this one specifically for my nephew. He loves Raphael from TNMT.
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[@Getscaredgirl]

I never would have thought of using tape! That way the pegboards don't warp!

[@wiiitsmii8684]

Exactly! Just playin' it safe!

[@psfanboy79]

Instead of poking the holes manually one by one, poke a starter row, then use a pegboard. Line up the pegboard with the row you punched, press down hard till you feel it puncture the tape, and volia, all done perfect holes

[@wiiitsmii8684]

Oh my goodness, you're a genius! Thank you! I'll be using that technique from now on! ^__^

[@psfanboy79]

@@wiiitsmii8684 no prob lol

[@LHH56156]

@@wiiitsmii8684 Many people use that technique, it's so much quicker. 🙂

[@CG-fr6ip]

This is super cool!!!!

[@simi8610]

i am going to try this rn:)

[@edwardomahum545]

why is the best yt channel for perler bead so unviewed ? Amazing videos, ty so much ! 👍

[@wiiitsmii8684]

Awww thank you!!! I'm not the best, but I do appreciate it!!!

[@julianherrera7547]

Do more of these!!!

[@dodgecharger1986]

I've seen some people's videos and their holes haven't completely closed. What's the right way? Or does it not matter? Omg that doesn't sound right lool. You know what I mean thou

[@wiiitsmii8684]

XD lol yeah I know what you mean. It's honestly personal preference tho! Some people even mix it up by having some closed and open to add some depth to their projects! But yeah! All up to you!

[@dodgecharger1986]

@@wiiitsmii8684 Thanks for getting back to me and thanks for the advice, much appreciated.👍 Great tutorial also 👌 🔥

[@dillanmatney9958]

Nice video! Your Raphael turned out great. I was wondering if I could get some advice? So you melt one side until you see that the beads are sticking to the paper or wait till the holes close up on one side and then flip the pattern and take the tape off and melt the other side till the holes close? What setting do you have your iron on btw? Sorry, for so many questions it's just sometimes it's a bust for me with tape method and I can't get the holes to close up all the way and end up getting a tiny hole here and there in my creation :(

[@wiiitsmii8684]

So first I melt one side (side without tape) just till they are fusing enough, not closed up. Once they're melted enough to the point where the beads won't fall off, I put it under weight and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes. After that, I flip it over and take off the tape. Then I melt it till everything is closed off on that side. I mean sometimes I get tiny holes here and there (mainly on the edges) but not too bad. My iron is on medium I think, not sure because I can't read what it says anymore lol. I think it also takes some practice. Still have yet to perfect my technique as well lol

[@Dig1talWizardEyeganism]

Heroes in a half-shell! 🐢

[@mysteriousgamer5193]

TURTLE POWER!!! 😊🤓❤️

[@rokuken]

I don't get it. Did you iron one side while it had the tape? And did you iron the same side again after you put the parchment paper on both sides? I'm confused...

[@wiiitsmii8684]

I wouldn't suggest ironing the side with tape, because you could risk burning your house down lol jk. I ironed the non-tape side, then flip it over and remove the tape from the other side. Hopefully this makes sense!

[@strangerthingslover4592]

How do You get the beads on the tape with out moving it that’s all I’m confused about. Thanks!

[@wiiitsmii8684]

Try to keep both steady hands with the tape and place it with enough room on the left/right side and bottom of the tape that doesn’t touch any of the beads. And when you place the first tape just right, go over it with your finger making sure the tape is sticking to the beads so they don’t move afterwards. Once you have that first row, overlap another piece of tape on it that goes over halfway of the previous tape and new rows of beads. Not sure if that makes sense but you just gotta be patient. If you want I could make a video just on placing the tape so you can visually see what I’m trying to explain. Hope this comment helps tho.

[@strangerthingslover4592]

Thank you so much your such a life saver!

[@ChicaChickenXD]

mine came out all round it doesn’t have the cute pixel affect :(

[@wiiitsmii8684]

You probably ironed it a bit too long :/ That's happened to me before though! Don't sweat it! I would try it again, but ironing it less! You'll get the hang of it! Practice makes perfect!

[@Zemog23]

I really like the holes in the beads. Idk why but it looks better to me. Great video though!

[@wiiitsmii8684]

Yeah I like that style too! Thank you!

[@melanygonzalez2200]

what kind of perler beads do you use?

[@LleytonSPD]

Perler beads. There aint any types

[@wiiitsmii8684]

I use the official perler beads, but I know there's other options, like Walmart sells another melting beads brand. Sorry this was a year late response!

[@seiyarknight]

hello how high do you put your iron? thank you

[@wiiitsmii8684]

I wish I could tell you, but my iron has the settings faded away. If anything, I keep it medium heat. Just make sure you keep ironing in circles till you get the beads to melt to the point you need them to melt. Should be fine. :)

[@mxpxr0637]

What paper do you use. We use wax paper and it always leaves some stuck to our beads when we are done and it’s extremely annoying

[@wiiitsmii8684]

You know what, I've been using the ironing paper they sell along with the perler beads, like at Jo-anns/Michaels, and they haven't stuck to the anything so far. I will say though that some come folded, and the fold creases sometimes transfer over to the perler beads and make some wrinkles. So, I haven't found the best paper to use. But the perler bead ironing paper does not stick!

[@wiiitsmii8684]

www.joann.com/perler-ironing-paper-6inx6in-6-sheets%2Fpkg/11067329.html?adlpxid=pla;261296722773;161143076827;c;9031681;placeholder;11067329;pla;local;1014&gclid=CjwKCAjw6vvoBRBtEiwAZq-T1UX_z_EeBCbcTK8miOf2vKcqdrZcbl754HlRqjcCeoZvgTg-8yXM4BoCqcEQAvD_BwE

[@wiiitsmii8684]

Also I just realized they sell paper rolls of this product, so there wouldn't be any folding issues with the roll one. Here's the link: www.joann.com/ironing-paper-roll/14396469.html#q=perler%2Bbead%2Bpaper&start=1

[@wiiitsmii8684]

Hope this helps! :D

[@mxpxr0637]

wii its mii I know it’s kind of late but this helped me out. And you earned a subscriber