Veterans Day is just around the corner… November 11th to be exact.  Veterans Day is a very special day honoring our Nation’s Veterans.  What better way to honor our Veterans than with the American Flag.  Today I’m going to show you how to make an American Flag out of Perler Beads for Veterans Day.  So, grab your Perler Beads and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.

 

Step 1

Use the template to place the Perler Beads on to the Perler Beads Tray.

 

Step 2

Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3

After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 

And there you have it…. The American Flag for Veterans Day made out of Perler Beads.  Isn’t it magnificent?  Remember to check out our other Perler Bead crafts.

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