PERLER BEADS for Beginners - How To | SoCraftastic

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@P3AC3andL0V3101 The pink and blue bunnies? I made them on just a square peg board - you can make parts look curved if you stagger the edges.

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@jellyfishcharms I got mine pierced at Claire's, but it was back in like 2001, or so. I didn't have any problems. No matter where you go, make sure you listen to their cleaning tips and don't change them until the 6 weeks (or whatever they tell you) is up.

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Glad you found my video! :) Thank you!

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@814girl I use a Sony HandyCam HDR-CX100. It's easy to use depending on what editing software you use. I used to use Windows Movie Maker, and it took so much extra time to convert the files... Now, I use Sony Vegas Pro 8, and it works great with that.

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I turn mine to the cotton setting, which is one away from the hottest. All irons are different, but maybe a medium setting to be safe. You can always make little test pieces to try out different heats.

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@moldycookiez It depends - if you buy a set, it comes with boards and beads, but the big tubs of beads do not. Usually any place that carries the beads also carries the boards - check out craft stores.

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@IAmTheRealNickymax Yea, SarahLynnTea. It's the channel I used to put my craft videos on. There are also vlogs, music videos... Nowadays, I still upload videos of my vacations, and such.

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@KitsuneFireheart Sometimes you can buy a set with pegboards and beads, but those can come with crazy shapes - like bears, horses, and cupcakes. Craft stores sell the big tubs of beads I showed as well as packs of geometric pegboards. If you can't find any, check Ebay or the Perler Bead website. You could stick a jumpring or keyring through a space (either by leaving one bead out of the design, or making a hole).

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I came to this link to start learning how to do this because I want to make 16 bit Final Fantasy characters. I found this rather useful! Kudos and you for good directions!!!!

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@brookealison11 If you zoom in really far on an icon, you can make it by following the colors box for box. Each time you use the smallest tool, that equals one bead. So, if you draw five black dots to make a line, you would put five black beads on to your pegboard.

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Yep. I'm in Toledo. && Thanks! :)

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@AlexJensen I know for sure that there are jumbo ones, but I'm not positive about the mini ones. I feel like I've seen pictures of them before... you'd have to Google search it.

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@Gotheena89 Parchment paper, perhaps. Or, you may be able to buy the paper from the Perler or Hama company.

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@kcf16 I got mine from Michael's. I'm not positive that they still carry them, though. Ebay will have them for sure. You could also try the Perler Bead website.

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@SilverWaterDragon It's not really easy to do, because you can't put the whole thing back on the pegboard once you've already ironed it. But, you can try to iron some new beads to it.

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@ilovehearts309 I think I got mine at a yard sale, but you can get them from any craft store && probably WalMart and Meijer, as well.

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@9kenny5 It's personal preference. I like my creations to look a bit ironed - so the holes aren't emphasized.

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@potstemrose You're very welcome! && Thanks to both of you for watching! :)

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@MsTootsiepop123 Hobby Lobby and Michaels have a pretty good selection. You can also get them at other craft stores, WalMart, and possibly Target && Toys'R'Us.

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@ceramiclion I do. :) I've yet to go to a nail salon - just haven't gotten around to it.

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@shanannay1 The Cars image? Yea, that's what I'm talking about, but it looks like they have a slightly different program since the pegboard and bead colors are on there.

[@0PTIC5]

I don't usually like or dislike videos, but you gave me the info I needed and then some, so I liked your video. Thanks!

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@Ashely1559 Walmart and Toys'R'Us have them. =] I've never been to AC Moore, so I'm not sure if they do. And, you can check their websites for prices, because I don't have them memorized.

[@HeyBellBell]

I've only ever used Perler brand beads and they aren't all exactly even but they always look uniform even when I use the smallest bead with the longest. They've been working really well for me! :)

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@1280Lex Check Target, Toys'R'Us, WalMart, Kmart, Meijer.... Also, you can buy them online.

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@TheZombieFred Thanks! (: I got mine from Michaels. You can also find them at other craft stores, the Perler bead website, && Ebay.

[@AbbiO130]

i would just like to say that i love crafts and thank you for giving me new ideas

[@jemmaxoxo4550]

today i went to a shop called THE WORKS in united kingdom it is in lisburn and there was perler beads and so much craft stuff i love your channel i love craft stuff!! your amazing!

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@lucidparody Cotton is the second highest setting on mine, so try 7 or 8, probably.

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Thank you!! :) Glad you like.

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I'm in Ohio. You can go to the Hobby Lobby website and use their store locator, I'm pretty sure.

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I sold over 100 items when I was on there - that's almost everything I had listed.

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@thinkposit1ve Hmm, well, I suppose you could but 1.) I don't know what temp to set it to && 2.) That may be really difficult considering hair straighteners don't generally open up extremely far. But, you could try - you'd have to experiment and//or do some Google searching to see if other people have some tips.

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@Silversnorlax204 In the ads section of the Sunday paper or online.

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@cami12361 Aw, thank you so much! =] I'm going to be making videos for a verryyy long time!

[@masterpiecetheater]

Thumbs up on this video. Very informative! I've done perler beads with my kids only once, but we were with someone else and I didn't get to catch everything they did. This video not only rehashed what my kids and I did but it also gave some very good tips. Great job! :)

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Yes! I had the game for SNES. :)

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@Nusrah008 I have a video on how to make the dice. It's on my SarahLynnTea channel. When I get a chance, I'll make an updated video about it, though.

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@XolyenithzyMVN I don't know from experience, but according to some sites I just looked up on Google, you can.

[@SpongiousBird]

And when you iron big perlers, watch out because they might curl (almost to a bowl shape) when they cool down! And since there are so many beads in them, some may not have melted as well as the others. You're better off separating the pegboards to iron each separately, then, when they cool down, put a cutting board on them + add a few books, or weights over so the perler doesn't curl too much. Afterwards, you can fuse the parts together with a bit more ironing.

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@brianaseelol I'll be 21 next Sunday. ;) lol. Thanks.

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@TheBarbershopCity Yea. Well, 21 now.

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@girlsruleboysdrule1 Nope. Not all patterns need an outline. Use any colors you want to. (:

[@Pearl22]

They also sell perler beads at Ikea, they are known as Pyssla beads. At Toys R us they sell it as Pearls or Beads. For Ikea and Toys R Us, the boards are sold separately.

[@SharonLee2600]

Wow.. I didn't know this already existed 7 years ago.. You are so pretty ..until now that is..:-)

[@breannakrow9589]

I love I love perler beads they are a lot of fun

[@italianryno]

thank you for making this video it helped so much do more videos on how to make different designed perler beads this video was amazing I made 3 little mushrooms and a big mushroom keep up these perler bead videos don't listen to people who say this wasn't helpful. :)

[@puprabbit839]

thank you so much for this, im just getting started with perlers and this was super helpful!

[@princessmoist]

Thumbs up on this video. I've never played with perler beads before and wanted to try something new with my niece and this video has helped me tons. So thank you! I feel like I should know about them cause I at JoAnn Fabrics, but this video took care of all my questions.

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@solivelaughxx Oh yea, I didn't think of that. (: I have to figure out who I'm making things for, still.

[@TattooedAussieChick]

Wow I learned a new craft today! All your creations are gorgeous!

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@ummiknowthis Forever 21 - a couple of years ago, though.

[@slTigergirl]

whoa. your creations are AMAZING!!! You are SOOO talented!!!

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Your nails will grow if you take a bowl and put some water and dip your hands and then wait for a 10 minutes and after that your nails should be longer, I tried that method and it really works a lot 95% sure

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@chikiwings parchment.

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@pinkblossom921 I do. I have a few months left with them. && Thanks! =]

[@chantellefashion]

so cool what you can create with those beads!! thanks for sharing

[@Stellaroptics]

Great video, do you have one which explaons how to make these creations into necklaces?

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@LordWelburn Thank you so much!! =]

[@cherrybloom22]

Out of all the craft do did which is your favourite? clay? felt? starburst? recycle? cuct tape? bracelet made by strings?

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@ducttapecreates I have a video on my SarahLynnTea channel - I want to redo it for this channel, when I get the chance. && You need a square board to make that one.

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Thank you! ♥

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@pinkywingy97 Lol. Yes, I really am 20. (: I hear from a ton of people that I look a lot younger than I really am, but 14 has got to be the youngest. haha.

[@Duskwuffie]

Great little introduction! Thanks so much for the great upload!

[@MsAlly2002]

LUV your nails!! I also love your ideas, they're so good!!!

[@samy_panda6605]

Don't use wax paper use parchment paper😊😉😉

[@SpongiousBird]

+1 It's important, as wax paper will stick and make a mess. It's very different from parchment paper! :)

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And ruin your design!!!!!!

[@abowlofb.a.p3670]

nooooo😲

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+pandas pandas This was a long time ago but I've been using peeler beads since I was 4 but my mom ironed them for me. I still have a peeler bead creation from when I was 5😂😂 Also I LOVE your username and pandas 🐼🐼🐼🐼

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+Samy _Panda *perler lol

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@MrFuzion4hyde Yea, I live in the USA - in Ohio.

[@CorndogBandit]

Not only helpful, but also a cutie doing it

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@Kitkat08796 I got mine from Hobby Lobby.

[@killerskulldog]

Where do you buy your beads, and pegboard, i want to get into the perler beads but i don't know where to start

[@richardhickman5946]

ebay and craft or toy shops

[@TheMatthewsfamily636]

You can go on the perler bead website and can find beads and pegboards 👌👍

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@SusanF1218 Here's the exact title: How to Decorate a Planner with Starburst Candy Wrappers. [[Back to School Idea.]] Just KZbin search that. :)

[@luliballa19]

You look very nice and I would just like to ask if you need to use ironing paper? And also do you need the pegboard or can you just put them together on a table?

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@funeralbliss I realized that I never said it was off when I watched this back. Oops. Yea, that would have killed my hand.

[@BlackHairedBlonde]

The big containers come with like 20+ colors, typically. But you can buy individual colors on ebay in packs of 1000 for like $2-3. Look up Callahan13, I just bought a bunch of beads and pegboards from them.

[@LysiePieRose]

Wow! I've been seeing a lot these project beads lately I so want to try this. :}

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@TheKoolkitty2011 Thank you!! :)

[@sevenlust]

Peg boards. The puzzle ones I got mine at ac Moore w coupons. Kandi masks, eh. I've never tried, but the string does weave/go threw them how many times, so I think it may not work. Napkins will not work. It's paper. It's a burn or b melt to the napkin. Wax paper I believe work (found w the aluminum foil at the store)

[@TheZombieFred]

UR SO GOOD AT THESE I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE THEM!! PLZ DO A PLAYLIST?SERIES ON HOW!!

[@lilmexiqangirl]

I've been searching this on eBay and walmart and target apps but then I searches ironing beads on KZbin and I was searching for one of your videos on this then I was thinking shouldn't she have one she's all about crafts and then I finally found it and I realized it's called peeler beads and I love your videos all the crafts u fo are so much fun !! I love your videos !!!! 

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@babiigurlzlol Thank you! && That's where I got it - well, at For Love 21, but it's the same company.

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@211Le Yes. And, I'll be 21 in just a couple of weeks. Thanks! =] I live at home so I can save money.

[@xcalichimerax]

Yes you can, just make sure you don't heat it up too much or the wax paper will melt to the perler beads and get stuck to it when you try to take it off. I accidentally did that before.

[@SpongiousBird]

Some people also use masking tape to iron a big perler without it actually being on a pegboard... but that's part of advanced techniques I guess. I'm just taking the perler art very seriously right now :P Very good tutorial by the way!

[@naia8516]

3:14 is the perfect time to pause if you'd like to make the penguin couple :)

[@AlskaDu]

i never heard of these beads before. way neat :D my daughter is 12 .. I wonder if she would like to try it out :D Thank you for sharing this with everyone!

[@blackbrixeli]

Yes, I remember Tiny Toons, we're all a little looney! Also your graph paper... Bubble Bobble!

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Glad I could help! Thank you! :)

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@nanacutiez I have a tutorial on my SarahLynnTea channel.

[@CheylaMendez]

i remeber those tiny toons!!!!!!!!!! those used to be my favorite show to watch!!!!!!!

[@JLGCJ14]

So you can use the paper more than once? I just bought some and it came with only one. Look forward to have fun :D

[@sheriemcclelland8014]

if you dont have a peg board can u still iron these beads without one

[@nyxvia]

Sherie Mcclelland Yes, you can. I suggest making a surface to stick them to (strips of masking/painter's tape).

[@KitsuKatGamez]

Very informative and helpful tutorial, thanks. :) I only have two questions: Does the peg board come with the beads or I have to buy it separately? Because I've only seen the beads being sold but never the boards. Also, how would one put a keychain on one of these? I'm mainly a digital artist and make stuff with polymer clay but I'd like to try out some perler beads of my own sprites.

[@TreneeJr]

I remember tiny toons! Tiny toons FTW! Thanks for the vid! :)

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@JessxoBeautyxo Thank you! (: For Love 21.

[@MelissaSimply]

It's December of 2015 and I've now discovered this video lol You're super pretty btw! I'm 19 and I've just found out what perler beads are! I can't wait to make stuff!

[@donttouchmahbabies5139]

I hope u make a lot of stuff and having fun

[@abbiedoesbsl_x5667]

February 2016 for me

[@kawaiimeme1850]

+AbbiedoesBSL_x me too lol

[@FeeldahVibe1]

this was like the best tutorial i ever watched thank you and your so pretty you look young for 20 :]

[@KitsuKatGamez]

@SoCraftastic I see, thank you for such fast answer, I'll definitely check it out!

[@froggygurl8775]

Awesome. I wanted to make a pendant. Is there a way to attach a cord after? Would slipping it thru the top middle bead before ironing work?

[@richardhickman5946]

i make perlaer jewlry and keyrings if you dont over iron than you can use the lopes just fine

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I think it's blue n dash.