Perler Lion Scout SWAPS

 

Perler Lion Scout SWAPS Instructions:
(Perler Beads AKA Iron Beads or Fuse Beads)

Materials: Perler Pegboard (at least 10 x 14), Perler Beads (6 black, 8 blue, 18 white, 24 brown, 52 yellow), jewelry/wire loops (2-3 or as desired), safety pin
Also needed: Glue Gun, equipment/materials to iron Perler Beads

1. Follow the pattern below to create your Lion Scout.
2. Follow instructions/method for your Perler/Fuse Beads to iron your Lion Scout. (This step may require adult or adult assistance as needed)
   
3. Use a glue gun to reinforce the diagonals that can read either as neckerchief tails or legs (glue can be faintly seen in the sample image above).
4. Use jewelry loops to attach the safety pin to the finished Lion Scout. I used a jump ring to puncture and loop through one of the top melted beads, then used a smaller split ring to attach the safety pin to the jump ring.

((Note: Pattern from a design found on Pinterest))

Note that, as in the sample picture, it is very easy to make little variations on this design to be unique.

Perler designs are probably something I will come back to, and they are an excellent option for a scout to make many copies of a favorite design (either from a pattern or a unique design) that can be perfect for trading!