Fuse Bead Beginner Tutorial

Fuse beads are one of the hottest DIY crafts of 2025-2026. Complete your first piece in 30 minutes!

What Are Fuse Beads?

Colorful plastic beads arranged on a pegboard and fused together with an iron.

Steps

  1. Prepare materials
  2. Choose a simple pattern
  3. Place beads on pegboard
  4. Iron to fuse (medium heat, no steam)
  5. Flip and iron the back
  6. Add accessories

Common Issues

  • Not sticking: Increase heat or time
  • Too flat: Less pressure next time
  • Warping: Iron both sides and press flat