{"id":40,"date":"2012-05-16T12:26:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-16T02:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=40"},"modified":"2017-12-04T13:08:33","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T02:08:33","slug":"how-to-pixel-coasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-pixel-coasters\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Fuse Bead Pixel Coasters"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hama<\/p>\n

Ever since I used my Japanese cross stitch book to make some cute brooches with fuse beads last year<\/a>, I’ve been looking at all cross stitch through totally different eyes – especially my small collection of pretty vintage cross stitched doileys and serviettes.<\/p>\n

Small motifs translate brilliantly to fuse bead projects like these coasters. Have a look in your linen draw, there may be some wonderful designs waiting to be reinterpreted into pixelated masterpieces.<\/p>\n

\"Hama<\/p>\n

What are Fuse beads? <\/strong>
\nI’m glad you asked. Fuse Beads are small plastic beads\/tubes that are placed one by one on a pegboard and then ironed until the beads are fused together. They are available at some craft stores, online and even IKEA.<\/p>\n

You will need:<\/h2>\n
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  • Hama, Perler or fuse beads in assorted colours including green, yellow, orange, red, pink, brown, white, violet.<\/li>\n
  • Square bead pegboard<\/li>\n
  • Tweezers (optional but useful)<\/li>\n
  • Silicone baking paper (ironing paper)<\/li>\n
  • Iron<\/li>\n
  • Heat proof surface<\/li>\n
  • Heavy book<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n