Handcrafted Melty Bead Coasters for a Unique Touch to Your Decor
Melty bead coasters are a colourful and practical craft that children can enjoy making and sharing. With a bobbly surface on one side and a super-smooth surface on the other, these coasters make for an appealing addition to any home.
Materials Needed
To create your own melty bead coasters, you'll need the following materials:
- Perler (melty) beads
- A pegboard, either square or round in shape for coasters
- Ironing paper, usually included with bead sets
- A household iron, set to medium heat
- Tweezers (optional, for easier bead placement)
Steps to Create Your Coasters
- Design your coaster pattern on the pegboard. Kids can create fun shapes like fruits, animals, or geometric patterns.
- Place ironing paper over the beads to prevent melting onto the iron.
- Iron over the beads with medium heat for 10-20 seconds, applying even pressure and occasionally lifting the paper to check the melting progress.
- Flip the design and repeat ironing on the other side for durability.
- Let it cool before removing the coaster from the pegboard.
Gift Ideas
These melty bead coasters make great gifts. You can create themed coaster sets, such as fruit shapes, animal designs, or favourite characters like BT21. Package them in small decorative boxes or wrap with colourful ribbons. Pair coasters with kid-friendly mugs or hot chocolate mixes for personalised gift bundles.
Usage
Once baked, the melty bead coasters can be used as functional items such as coasters. To prevent scratches, it's recommended to attach felt circles to the bobbly side of the melted bead rounds using a hot glue gun.
This craft is simple, colourful, and a fun activity for children of varying ages and creativity levels. So, gather your materials and let the creativity flow!
Incorporating the home-and-garden aspect, you could arrange a display of these colourful melty bead coasters on a coffee table as part of your lifestyle decor, creating a charming and kid-friendly ambience. Alternatively, these coasters make an excellent addition to home accessories when placing them on a live edge wood coaster stand, enhancing your home-and-garden aesthetic while providing practicality for your tea or coffee breaks.
