What size are Perler mini beads?

Perler Mini Beads can take your creativity to a whole new level. This package includes 2000 mini beads. Designed to be used with Perler Mini Bead pegboards and Perler ironing paper, they can be fused together with a household iron. Actual bead size is 2.8mm high x 2.61mm wide.

Are fuse beads the same as Hama beads?

There are many Perler Bead knock-off brands such as Hama Beads, Melty Beads, Beads, and Pyssla Beads. Collectively, all these beads are commonly called, “Iron Beads” or “Fuse Beads,” which are general terms for being melted together.

Are there different sizes of Hama beads?

Hama Beads come in three size ranges. The original and regular size is Midi Hama Beads. Of course, there are benefits of using Hama Beads at any age! Please note that Hama Beads and pegboards from different size ranges are not compatible with each other.

Can you iron Hama beads with normal paper?

Hama bead kits come with ironing paper, and you can also buy it separately. You don’t need the special paper though as you can just use normal baking paper, and you can reuse the sheets quite a number of times.

Can you melt Hama beads in the oven?

To begin with you place a handful of beads on a baking tray with baking parchment. Make sure the beads all stand on their ends and with enough space in-between to melt down. Then you bake the beads in a preheated oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. When the beads are cooled, they are ready for use.

What size are mini pony beads?

4mm x 7mm
Pony beads are very popular for use in many different types of beading projects and craft projects. Pony beads are barrel shape or donut shape beads and are made of plastic. Mini pony beads are 4mm x 7mm pony beads and hole size is about 2.5mm. The hole is big enough to string on to many types of cording and string.

Do you iron both sides of Hama beads?

The traditional way to use Hama Beads is by placing them one-by-one onto the pegs of a Hama pegboard. However, if you would like to keep your design, the Hama Beads can be ironed together. This slightly melts each Hama Bead to the next at one end, so the complete design can be removed from the pegboard as one.

Why are they called Hama beads?

Previously beads had been glued, either onto plastic trays or pieces of cardboard. The HAMA brand name was registered as a trademark in 1984. It derives from the name of the company’s founder: HA = the first two letters of his surname, and MA = the first two letters of his first name.

What are mini Hama beads?

Hama Mini Beads are the smallest size beads in the Hama bead series and have a diameter of 2.5 mm. Hama Mini is recommended for children aged 10 or over. These beads can be ironed and sewn on your creative projects.