I’ve got over 40 patterns for you below, ranging from very easy to more difficult. And “difficult” is all relative in perler-ing. Nothing is really that hard 🙂 Tips for Using Perler Beads Yep, I’m here today to meld the two worlds: the thunderous land of the dinosaurs and the small yet fabulous universe of perler beads. I grew up with four brothers, and it became a household love. We never saw a natural history museum we didn’t like! The skeletons of creatures from times long ago are unreal.

We incorporated dinos into our crafts and play as well. And since we’ve been trying a ton of perler beads around here lately, we decided to make some dinosaur perler beads! The poor dinosaurs. They never had a chance! Not enough food, too many volcanoes, and changing temperatures. Oh, and then other dinosaurs coming after them all the time! Before we get into the dinosaur hama 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.

Remember that the overall goal is to melt the beads together on both sides while still leaving the holes open. Here’s how you will achieve success (with a rainbow as an example). Use Ironing or Parchment Paper We learned a lot more about it with the movie Jurassic Park, released when I was in high school and still a classic to this day. I’m sure you know there were a ton of other movies released after that, ’cause for some reason, we all just love dinosaurs! If you’re new to perler beads, they 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!