DIY Gummy Bear Perler Bead Pattern (Full Guide)

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How to Make a Gummy Bear Perler Bead Pattern

Gummy bears are honestly one of the cutest things ever and now you can turn them into your own handmade accessories. A gummy bear perler bead pattern is perfect if you want to create a cute bag charm, keychain, or even a small handmade gift for someone special.

In this blog post, I will show you step by step how to make your own gummy bear design from start to finish. 

Materials Needed

Before we get started, here are the materials that you will need to prepare:

 First, you will need to prepare your perler beads. You can use what you already have on hand and customize the colors accordingly.

Personally, I love glow-in-the-dark perler beads, so you will see a lot of that in this project. I recommend getting a bucket like this so you have multiple colors to choose from when working on the gummy bears.

I am using a 14 x 14 square pegboard for this project. However, I recommend buying a full set if you do not have one yet. A full set gives you more flexibility to create different perler beads designs and other patterns.

Additionally, you need to prepare your ironing paper to melt the beads.

You do not need to buy a lot because one piece can last quite a long time. If you already have baking paper at home, you can use it as a substitute.

Another option is to use textured ironing paper. When you melt your gummy bear fuse beads, the final result will follow the texture of the paper, which adds a unique finish.

Lastly, prepare an iron.

You can invest in a mini iron just for your perler bead projects. I like using a small one because I usually work on smaller designs like this gummy bear perler bead pattern, and it fits perfectly.

However, if you prefer bigger projects and already have an iron at home, that will work too.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Now, let’s get started.

I will be dividing this tutorial into 3 sections:

1. Pixel Art Pattern
2. Doing the Craft
3. Ironing

1: Pixel Art Pattern

To begin, this is the pixel art pattern that I follow for this project. You can take a screenshot and use it as a reference while working offline.

For this design, I created a rainbow gradient for the outline and used a glow-in-the-dark pink to fill the inside. However, feel free to switch up the colors based on how you want your gummy bear to look like.

2: Doing the Craft

Next, start placing your beads.

What I like to do is complete the outline and details first. In this case, I worked on the outline, eyes, and mouth before filling in the gummy bear.

This method helps keep everything neat and makes it easier to follow the pattern.

Additionally, I made a few different color variations at the same time. I find this more time-efficient, especially when working on multiple gummy bear melty beads designs.

3: Ironing

Now, let’s move on to ironing.

When ironing your gummy bear fuse beads, patience is key. First, place your ironing paper over the pegboard.

Then, start ironing gently. The goal is to melt the beads just enough so they stick together. Move slowly and evenly across the surface.

Once you see that the beads have started to melt and stick together, carefully remove the design from the pegboard. This step prevents you from accidentally melting the pegboard.

After removing it, you can apply more pressure and continue ironing to achieve your preferred finish. Some crafters like a thicker look, while others prefer a smooth finish with no holes.

If you prefer no holes, simply continue ironing until they disappear.

After ironing, I like to place the pegboard on to to flatten it.

Final Result

This is the final result.

As you can see, this gummy bear perler bead pattern is simple, cute, and super customizable. You can turn it into a keychain, bag charm, or even a small handmade gift.

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