So for the last few days, we’ve been celebrating the release of one of my favorite movies, Toy Story. And today I’m so excited to share this project with you!
Made with Perler Beads (those little beads you used to play with when you were a kid…remember? They go on the grid and then you burned yourself ironing them? Yup! Those beads!), these coasters are made to look like a couple of my favorite Toy Story characters.
This pack of 6 coasters contains one each of Woody, Buzz, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, Jessie, and a three-eyed alien. Aren’t they just the cutest? I think Buzz is probably my favorite!
You can add a felt backing to these so they won’t scratch up the tabletop. That part is optional, but I think the backing helps give these a completed look.
Want to make your own set? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve included a printable chart with the patterns to make all of these coasters, as well as how many beads you’ll need in each color. If you want to change up the colors, go right ahead! Just save the Excel sheet to your computer and edit away.
Toy Story Perler Bead Coasters
Materials:
- Printable Toy Story Coaster Patterns
- DOWNLOAD HERE: toy-story-perler-bead-pattern
- Perler Bead Large Peg Board
- Perler Beads (amounts of each color are on the Excel sheet)
- Parchment Paper or Masking Tape
- Iron
Instructions:
- Following the printable patterns, arrange your design on your Peg Board. You’ll do one coaster at a time. There should be one bead on each peg…just follow the pattern, it’s super easy! If you’re having trouble getting the beads on the board because you have chubby fingers like me, a tweezers works really well.
- Once your design is complete, cover your design with parchment paper. If you buy a Perler Bead set, it may also come with ironing paper.
- Set your iron to the hottest setting and start going over your design with the iron. Make circular motions, always moving your iron, until the beads have melted and molded together. For a sturdy piece, keep ironing until all the bead holes close. This shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes or so. Just keep moving the iron and eventually all the beads will melt. Once all the beads are melted, place your piece under a heavy book to keep it nice and flat (do not remove the parchment paper or peg board…just place the book right on the parchment paper-covered coaster). Once cool, remove the parchment paper and cover the back with felt, if desired.
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