This is a free pattern and video tutorials showing how to make Perler bead letters. Perfect for an array of DIY projects, or string up as an ornament or gift tag.
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I have been wanting to try Perler beads for a while now. Recently, I went to JoAnn Fabrics to return some yarn, and while I was there, I picked up an assortment of beads and pegboards.
I was thinking some letter ornaments would be a great addition to my booth at America’s Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida (ask for seller ELK, that’s me!), but these letters are really great for such a variety of projects. You can glue them to things, string them up to create a garland, hang them as an ornament or gift tag.
I still have some perfecting of the ironing technique before I feel comfortable selling any creations, but I had so much fun with these letters, I can’t wait to start on projects with them! I will happily use them in DIYs for my home decor.
Do you crochet? Maybe you’d like to try out my C2C Alphabet Wall Hanging, or 18″ C2C Alphabet Afghan Square? There are free crochet patterns on my sister blog, EyeLoveKnots.
How Do I Fuse the Beads Together?
After all the beads are set and on an iron-safe surface, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15 – 20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15 – 20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool. As it cools, it will become more sturdy.
The original instructions state to use medium heat. My iron has a knob for heat settings of 1 – 6 depending on the fiber ironing. I tried on medium, but it took way too long to fuse, and then the beads fused unevenly, so I turned it up to 6, and it worked for me in the 15 – 20 second timeframe.
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What Supplies Do I Need to Make Perler Bead Letters?
- 123 – 188 Perler Beads (check under each graph for specific number)
- Pegboard that is at least 4″
- Tweezers – picked up mine at Dollar Tree
- Parchment Paper
- Iron – I love my Black and Decker one
- Ironing Mat (or use an ironing board)
Material Notes:
I keep my Perler Beads stored in a plastic jewelry container with compartments, but I think separate containers would be more helpful.
I like to use the 5.75″ (5 3/4″) pegboards that come with the puzzle piece edges so they can be interlocked. I keep them separated, but then am able to set 4 letters at a time, and then go to my ironing station, and fuse them.
Parchment paper can be used over, and over again. If you buy a set of pegboards, or assortment of beads, like this one I got, it will come with a sheet of parchment paper so you won’t even need to buy extra.
Time Spent:
I didn’t time myself, but I’d say 10-20 minutes each.
Measurements:
2.5″ (2 1/2″) Wide by 5.38″ (5 3/8″) Tall
All the letters follow the same sizing so they match. At the widest point, the letter is 13 beads, and at the tallest point, the letter is 19 beads.
“A” Graph:
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You’ll need 187 beads for this Letter A.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“A” Video Tutorial:
“B” Graph:
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You’ll need 197 beads for this Letter B.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“B” Video Tutorial:
“C” Graph:
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You’ll need 117 beads for this Letter C.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“C” Video Tutorial:
“D” Graph:
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You’ll need 182 beads for this Letter D.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“D” Video Tutorial:
“E” Graph:
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You’ll need 176 beads for this Letter E.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“E” Video Tutorial:
“F” Graph:
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You’ll need 140 beads for this Letter F.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“F” Video Tutorial:
“G” Graph:
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You’ll need 143 beads for this Letter G.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“G” Video Tutorial:
“H” Graph:
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You’ll need 177 beads for this Letter H.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“H” Video Tutorial:
“I” Graph:
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You’ll need 159 beads for this Letter I.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“I” Video Tutorial:
“J” Graph:
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You’ll need 112 beads for this Letter J.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“J” Video Tutorial:
“K” Graph:
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You’ll need 159 beads for this Letter K.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“K” Video Tutorial:
“L” Graph:
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You’ll need 112 beads for this Letter L.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“L” Video Tutorial:
“M” Graph:
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You’ll need 177 beads for this Letter M.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“M” Video Tutorial:
“N” Graph:
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You’ll need 182 beads for this Letter N.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“N” Video Tutorial:
“O” Graph:
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You’ll need 150 beads for this Letter O.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“O” Video Tutorial:
“P” Graph:
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You’ll need 146 beads for this Letter P.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“P” Video Tutorial:
“Q” Graph:
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You’ll need 149 beads for this Letter Q.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“Q” Video Tutorial:
“R” Graph:
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You’ll need 177 beads for this Letter R.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“R” Video Tutorial:
“S” Graph:
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You’ll need 153 beads for this Letter S.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“S” Video Tutorial:
“T” Graph:
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You’ll need 127 beads for this Letter T.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“T” Video Tutorial:
“U” Graph:
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You’ll need 166 beads for this Letter U.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“U” Video Tutorial:
“V” Graph:
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You’ll need 150 beads for this Letter V.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“V” Video Tutorial:
“W” Graph:
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You’ll need 177 beads for this Letter W.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“W” Video Tutorial:
“X” Graph:
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You’ll need 153 beads for this Letter X.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“X” Video Tutorial:
“Y” Graph:
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You’ll need 126 beads for this Letter Y.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“Y” Video Tutorial:
“Z” Graph:
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You’ll need 161 beads for this Letter Z.
After letter is set, place parchment paper on top (waxiest side face down), and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Flip over (be careful, may be hot), replace parchment paper, and iron in a circular motion for 15-20 seconds, or as needed to fuse all beads. Peel off paper, and allow to cool.
“Z” Video Tutorial:
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Thank YOU!
Love this so much, a new reason to find my perler beads! thanks for sharing this and of course your wonderful crochet projects, on craft schooling sunday!
Indeed! They’re so fun!
These are all great, my kids loved these beads when they were younger and would have loved making their names.
I love that! So many fun things to do with kids.
How fun! I love seeing how you made these!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thanks so much, Jill!
These are great! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely be sharing with my kids!
Aww, yes – so fun to do with kids!
I’ve never heard of these before but they look so cool! Thank you for all the patterns and the helpful tips too. They would be such a fun craft to do with the littles or to give as gifts as well. Hope you have the best day, CoCo
Definitely! They are so much fun to work with 🙂