We’ve done a lot of animal perler beads around here, including cats, frogs, dinosaurs, spiders, birds, butterflies, pandas, penguins, turtles . . . the list goes on! Perler beads are recommended for ages six and up, so this is a very fun craft to try with your elementary age kids. All children seem to love perler beads (also known as hama beads, fuse beads, or melty beads). But don’t be shy – adults love them too. Tips for Using Perler Beads With the pegboards provided, bring your favourite animals to life by placing the coloured beads onto your pegboard! When you’re done, place an ironing sheet over your design, iron over the top and then remove the sheet. The beads will fuse together to give you an instant masterpiece!

Remember that the overall goal is to melt the beads together on both sides while still leaving the holes open. Here’s how you achieve success (with a rainbow as an example). Use Ironing or Parchment PaperBefore we get into the dog perler beads, I want to review a few basics of using fuse beads to make sure you get the best results. If you don’t want the tips, scroll down to the bottom to get the patterns and tutorial. I’m really excited to share these dog perler beads, because I know you’re going to love them. If you love canines, large or small, you’re going to find patterns you want to make on this list. If you're looking for fun, indoor activities to captivate your kids, this is ideal! The set includes 2,000 beads, a dog pegboard, a cat pegboard, six stand supports, a design guide and ironing paper, so you can get started right away.

And I’m sure you can imagine why I love my dog, because it’s the same reasons you love yours. I love the companionship, the emotional connection, and the purpose having a dog can give you. They truly are remarkable animals!