After crafting with fuse beads for five years, I’ve tried and tested a lot of supplies and accessories. Here are some of my favorite supplies for the standard size beads!
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Perler Bead Essentials
To start making fuse bead creations, you’ll need:
- Fuse beads
- A pegboard
- Parchment paper
- An iron or heat press
- Bead tweezers
That’s it! Here are some quick links to help you get started:
Perler Bead Storage Ideas
If you’re the kind of crafter who prefers to keep beads sorted by color, you’ll enjoy these Perler bead storage and organization ideas. These do take up some space, but being able to see your available colors is so helpful. I personally have 6 of the livinbox tilt-out bins locked together into a giant storage system that sits on my craft desk. They lock together very securely on all sides. If I want to craft somewhere else, I can easily take out the bins I want. Bonus: Eye candy! The colors look lovely in their bins and make my craft space come alive.
Best Perler Bead Gift Sets for Kids
Perler bead kits can make great birthday gifts! (That’s actually how I got started with them all those years ago.) Kits typically come with nearly everything you need to get started (beads, pegboards, and parchment paper—no iron), and some even have super fun themes like Star Wars, Super Mario, woodland animals, and more. Here are some of my favorite Perler bead kits for gifting.
Now that you have all the supplies to get started with Perler beads, it’s time to pick a project! What will you make? Browse my designs or Pinterest for inspiration, and don’t forget to share your creations with me on Instagram. I’m excited to see what you create!