Directions:
# Beads Needed:
Pastel Green - 72
Kiwi Lime - 84
Light Green - 124
Light Blue - 168
Dark Blue - 84
1. Download the Keepsake Box Project Pattern. Use the large square pegboard for your project. If you’re using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place all the beads for the design.
2. Ask an adult to fuse your designs. Place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project. When ironed properly, the beads will still have an open center. Let the design cool.
3. Remove the paper and bead design from the pegboard. Flip the design over to expose the non-fused side. Repeat step two. Let cool completely. Once the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.
Note: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly. Depending on the size of the project, additional heating time may be required. Since you are working on a 3-D project, DO NOT OVER-IRON the beads as it will make the centers of the beads close and can make assembly more challenging.
4. Assembly: Join the side pieces to form the box by aligning the tabs and slots.
Again aligning the tabs and slots, press the bottom piece onto the box.
Glue the two layers of the knob together, then insert one row into the opening in the lid as shown.