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What are fuse beads?

The short answer

Fuse beads are small craft beads you arrange on a pegboard. Following the instructions for your materials, heat joins the beads into a piece you can lift off the board.

Beads
Pegboard
Pattern
Illustration, not a finished bead piece

Keep these in mind

  • The beads supply the colors; the board holds their positions.
  • A pattern tells you where to place them. You can also make your own design.
  • Use the bead size and board intended for each other. Follow the brand instructions for fusing, including adult handling of the iron.

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References & a deeper dive

The short version is above. These sources explain the details and where each example comes from.

  • Brand referencePerler: standard fusing method

    Brand instructions for arranging and fusing its beads. Follow the instructions for your own materials; an adult should do the fusing.

  • Brand referenceHama: meet our different beads

    Hama’s nominal diameters: Mini 2.5 mm, Midi 5.0 mm, Maxi 10 mm. These labels describe this brand’s series.

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