We have 8 free Perler bead snowflake patterns for you to choose from, or you can design your own snowflakes, using our helpful tips and tricks! It’s such a fun indoor craft, perfect for keeping the kids busy this winter.
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Download our free Perler bead snowflake patterns:
Click on the links or images below to download our free, printable Perler bead snowflake templates! The PDF files will open in a new window. Then simply follow along with the pattern on your device’s screen, or print the templates in colour on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
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What are Perler beads?
Perler beads are small, cylindrical beads that are made from a non-toxic plastic. They’re also called “fuse beads” or “melty beads” because Perler beads are designed to be melted together! You need a plastic pegboard to place the Perler beads on, and then you can create a pattern of your choice (like one of these beautiful snowflakes). Then cover the design with parchment paper and iron the beads together — the heat from the iron fuses the beads together into one piece!
How can I make my own Perler bead snowflake pattern?
You can follow along with our free snowflake patterns, but you can also easily create your own snowflakes! First, start in the center of the circular pegboard. For some of our Perler bead snowflakes we have a bead in the very center, but you can also start your snowflake a row or two out from the middle. Then, work your way out so that the snowflake has 6 points. You can create straight lines that are connected to each other, or you can create a web-like structure. Just make sure that each section of the snowflake is identical and equal.
What can I do with a Perler bead snowflake?
Here are some ideas to make these snowflake Perler beads beautiful and functional:
Turn your snowflake into a magnet and display it on the fridge Hang the snowflake as a window decoration or suncatcher Attach a jump ring through the top bead and create a keychain Create a coaster by filling in the rest of the circular pegboard with clear melty beads Make a Christmas tree ornament by attaching ribbon or twine Use a glue dot to attach snowflake(s) to cardstock and place them in a picture frame Attach the snowflake to the front of a DIY greeting card Make a brooch/badge by gluing a pin to the back of the snowflake
It’s so much fun to make a Perler bead snowflake! Use white fuse beads, like we did, or choose your own colours! These snowflake Perler beads also look great made from glitter fuse beads or different shades of blue.
Here’s even more fun Perler bead ideas:
Christmas Perler Beads
Perler Bead Flower
Dinosaur Perler Beads
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