DIY Citrus-Inspired Perler Bead Drink Covers + Coasters
Quietly steal your kids' Perler beads, because we've got a DIY you'll want to make ASAP. Turn your favorite summer designs into drink covers that double as coasters. Party on!
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Arrange beads on either a circular pegboard, using any pattern of your choice.
Cover your pattern with a sheet of wax paper and iron the first side, then remove from the peg board, flip over, put waxed paper on top and iron the second side.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-15.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1466465422329.jpeg)
Jason Kisner
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Materials Needed
- circular pegboard (19 pegs in width or larger)
- fuse beads (in desired colors)
- parchment paper
- iron
- tweezers (optional)
Choose Your Pattern
Decide on your pattern. You can follow one you've found online, or get creative by creating your own. I made a simple lemon pattern using white and yellow beads.
Determine the Size
Determine the size you want by putting your cup or glass in the center of the pegboard. I created the lemon design using a pegboard that's 19 pegs wide. (This size is perfect for a standard pint glass.)
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Arrange beads on either a circular pegboard, using any pattern of your choice.
Cover your pattern with a sheet of wax paper and iron the first side, then remove from the peg board, flip over, put waxed paper on top and iron the second side.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1466465409517.jpeg)
Jason Kisner
Create Your Pattern
Place your beads following the pattern on the pegboard. Be sure to leave a circle in the middle for a straw, approximately three pegs wide in diameter. Tip: If it's easier and more efficient for you to pick up and place the beads with tweezers, definitely use them!
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465413919.jpeg)
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-6.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465409354.jpeg)
Fuse Your Design
Place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. Set the iron to the medium setting. Place parchment paper over the pegboard, then begin to iron your project in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds. Your project is complete when the beads are fused together but still have open centers. Let cool. Tip: Lift paper occasionally to see how the beads are fusing. Adjust time as needed.
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-8.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465412205.jpeg)
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-11.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465417039.jpeg)
Fuse the Other Side
Remove the parchment paper and your project from the pegboard. Flip over to expose the non-fused side. Place parchment paper on top, and iron in a circular motion again for 10-15 seconds. Let cool. Once cool, remove the parchment paper.
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-13.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465417314.jpeg)
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-12.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465418481.jpeg)
Magically Multipurpose!
This is the perfect party favor or housewarming gift for guests, and you can customize the design to their interests. And although the designs can be a bit time consuming, these drink covers/coasters are super handy to have at outdoor parties, picnics, on the lake and while camping.
Use them as drink covers...
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-15.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465422329.jpeg)
and coasters!
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-17.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465423472.jpeg)
Cheers to a simple craft...
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-18.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465424078.jpeg)
with lots of style!
![Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters Fuse Bead Drink Covers / Coasters](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/6/20/1/Original_Jason-Kisner_Summer-Camp-16_Fuse-Bead-Drink-Covers-19.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.301.226.85.suffix/1466465423297.jpeg)