We have 8 patterns for you to choose from! Use our free templates, or create your own designs using our helpful tips and tricks. It’s such a fun indoor craft, perfect for keeping the kids busy during the summer holidays!
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Get our free printable summer Perler bead patterns:
The links or pictures below will take you to our free, printable summer Perler bead 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 patterns in colour on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
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What are Perler beads?
Perler beads are plastic beads that are used for crafts, and they’re cylindrical in shape. You might also see Perler beads referred to as “melty beads” or “fuse beads”, because they’re meant to be melted together! Create a cool design (like these summer items!) with Perler beads on a plastic pegboard. Then cover the design with parchment paper and iron the beads together. The heat from the iron will “magically” fuse the beads together into one piece.
What can I do with these summer Perler beads?
Turn your summer Perler bead creations into a craft that’s both cute and functional! Here are some easy ideas:
Make an adorable summer themed fridge decoration by gluing a magnet onto the back Hang the ironed designs as a window decoration or suncatcher Make your own keychain by attaching a jump ring through an outside bead Attach twine or ribbon through a bead (you can stick a pin through to make an opening, if needed) and create a Christmas tree ornament, perfect for the holiday season or for Christmas in July Use a glue dot to attach one of your designs to cardstock and then place it in a picture frame Attach your summer Perler beads to the front of a DIY greeting card — great for summer birthdays!
What other summer Perler bead ideas can I make?
We created 8 different summer Perler beads designs. Follow the templates above to make:
Sailboat Popsicles Beach ball Palm tree Snorkel mask Flip flops Sunshine Life ring buoy
Or have fun designing your own summer pixel art! Try making:
Flamingo Pineapple Sea turtle Flower Beach chair Fruit slices Tropical fish Ice cream cone Sandcastle Sunglasses
It’s so easy to bring a splash of colour and joy to your summer days with these summer Perler beads designs. They’re an awesome low cost, low mess craft that offers endless possibilities for creativity and relaxation!
Here’s even more Perler bead craft ideas:
Perler Bead Fruit
Dinosaur Perler Beads
Perler Bead Picture Frame
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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