Glue beads into a wooden frame to make this bead art for Memorial Day or Independence Day. This 4th of July craft is so easy to make, and it looks so cute on display, you’ll want to keep it out all year-round!
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What type of beads are best for making this American flag bead art?
What makes this project special is that you don’t need a specific type of bead to make it look great. We love the huge variety of beads we got to use for this bead art! To make this 4th of July craft, grab a bunch of beads in different sizes, shapes, and textures. The only specific beads we recommend using are seed beads. These tiny beads are perfect for filling in little gaps between the larger beads.
Where can I buy beads for making patriotic bead crafts?
You can buy a large selection of beads at the craft store or online. But it can get expensive to get a huge variety of bead styles in the right colors. We recommend looking at thrift stores, or even checking out local garage/yard sales and auctions. We used a combination of beads from our craft stash and beads from thrifted costume jewelry. You can also check the dollar store for bead kits and inexpensive jewelry to take apart.
What type of frame do you need for making American flag bead art?
You need a wood shadow box or wood tray with at least a 1/2 inch lip for the beads to fit in. We used a wood panel board to make our bead art. They’re meant to be painted or decorated on the other side, but we glued the beads into the “wrong” side. A picture frame would also work well if you can find one with a lip.
What’s the best glue for making bead art?
To make this bead craft you need a glue that will dry clear. We used white school glue, but tacky glue would also work really well. For a more advanced craft, you can encase the beads in resin, or simply use resin as the base glue.
Show your American pride with this American flag bead art. It’s so easy to make and this bead craft makes such a cool display piece! Gather up all different sizes and shapes of beads to make this textured art in the shape of the flag.
Here’s even more 4th of July craft ideas:
4th of July Mason Jar Lanterns
Fork Painted Fireworks Craft
4th of July Clothespin Wreath
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