What to do with Hama beads ?

What are ironing beads?

The ironing beads are small colored plastic beads, of which Hama is the best known brand. Very easy to use, you put them on a plate with pins to make the pattern you want, then you cover them with a piece of ironing paper. Then, you just have to pass a very hot iron over them (this is where the role of the adult is essential) to weld the beads together and form an object.
The creation medium can be reused over and over again, which is not the case for the beads. Once they are glued together, they cannot be used again.

Ideal for children as young as 5 years old, iron-on beads are a classic familycraft. Developing children will love choosing colors and inventing shapes.
Hama beads are an urgent addition to your list of fun activities to keep your little ones busy during the vacations or rainy weekends.
You don't know these cylindrical beads yet? Try them and you'll love them! This manual activity appeals to both young and old. Get started!

Once the activity is finished, if you wonder how to store Hama beads? Nothing could be easier! The best way is to store them by color in airtight, transparent boxes. This way you can see your beads without opening the boxes.

How do I iron the Hama beads?

Once you have created your design by fitting your ironing beads onto the pin stencil, you can move on to the ironing phase:

• Preheat the iron and remove the steam from the iron, it could damage the beads.
• Don't forget to cover your Hama beads with the ironing paper: the burning contact of the soleplate of the iron will melt the beads.
• Use the very hot iron in circular motions from the outside to the middle until the beads are soldered together (take every precaution not to burn yourself!).
• Wait until your creation is not too hot before gently removing the paper.

What can I do with iron-on beads?

Hama iron-on bead jewelry

Make a colorful triangle, which you can use to make a pair of earrings. To do this, simply slip on the pendant ear hooks to have a DIY jewelry in minutes.
With the same method, you can make a pendant. With a pendant attachment, thread your creation a chain or cord. Feel free to vary the shapes to create original jewelry.
What about a hair accessory? Have you thought about it? Stick your shape on a hair clip or headband and you're done!
Last tip: add a keyring to your plastic bead creation and hang your keys safely.

You can also create an adjustable bracelet and a diamond-shaped pendant with these colorful tubes. Great idea for kids who want to make their own costume jewelry.

For a few years now, it's the big comeback of pins! This little accessory from the 90's is back to decorate our jackets and sweaters. Follow our tutorial to give color to your clothes!

Funny characters and animals

A horse, a fox, a squirrel, a dog, a flamingo, an elephant, a pig, a panda, a cat, a raccoon... There are many models to make animals too cute with easy ironing beads. It is possible to create your own animal from a square or round grid.

Original decorative objects

Go for an original decoration by making objects with Hama iron-on beads! For example, make photo frames in which to slip your favorite photo.
With a hexagonal, heart, square or round shape, you will be able to make pretty plain or multicolored coasters. Imagine the patterns you want by mixing the colors of your beads.
Have fun with the alphabet letter plate to write inspiring words or names. A trendy decoration to hang on the wall or on the door of a child's room.

Liven up your little one's birthday with original photobooth style accessories. Each child chooses his or her own object before passing in front of the camera lens.
Discover our special birthday kits for hours and hours of fun and good humor guaranteed. The princess version allows you to create a girly universe with a bow, glasses, a mouth, a necklace, a crown, a heart. The pirate version offers to make six models: a skull and crossbones headband, a hat, a flag, a mustache, a beard, a parrot.

At Perles and co, we love to see your creations! Feel free to share your photos on our social networks: our Facebook page andour Instagram page.