Adorn your entire home in personality, one bead at a time. Get started with our best perler bead ideas.
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Create Functional Works of Art
Perler beads are small (typically 5mm) plastic beads that are fusible with a home iron and come in a variety of colors and finishes — including glow-in-the-dark and translucent options.
And Perler beads aren't just for kids. Unleash some creativity and create beautiful designs, practical accessories and artful home decor with our best perler bead ideas.
Planning to take a pint outside? Create a circular Perler bead piece of art that doubles as both a coaster and a drink cover (with a straw hole!) to keep the bugs out.
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Dress Up Your Easter Eggs
Move over vinegar and food coloring, there's an egg-citing way to do Easter eggs. Trade your iron for some glue, and make your own Perler bead designs for Easter eggs.
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Patterned Perler Bead Wire Basket
Want to refresh your wire containers with a new design? Using a sharp pair of scissors, snip through one side of your Perler beads and clip them over the wire rungs on your containers.