Perler bead projects are a great craft for older children, but younger children might enjoy the fine motor practice involved. CBC Parents. Skip to Main Content.

At its peak, Perler Beads had 120 employees and sold kits all over the world, Quinn said. They were found in big-box stores, specialty toy retailers and school supply stores, she said.

This time, they’re making a frame for their pictures using perler beads, or beads that melt together when you iron them. For this project, you’ll need: A Polaroid picture; ...

Make your kids their very own 8-bit Napkin Man using Perler fusable beads. When he's finished, this little guy can be made into a fridge magnet, can be pinned to backpacks or jackets, ...

The most common examples of Perler art you’ll find online are recreations of 16-bit video game pixel art, and it can take hours to lay out all the colored beads into the appropriate pattern by hand.