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Star of David Melty Bead Magnet

  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 1-3

Dress up the fridge with Star of David magnets made with Melty Beads!

Materials


  • Magnetic Tape Strips 18 pack
  • Melty Beads Ultimate Kit
  • Iron **May require Adult Assistance
  • Construction Paper
  • Pencil
  • Craft Glue
  • Scissors

Instructions


Step 1. Gather your supplies.

 

 

Step 2.

 

Lay blue Melty Beads onto the yellow star pegboard in the shape of the Star of David as shown. To learn more about the basics of Melty Beads, click here.

 

Step 3.

 

Place the wax paper provided in the kit over the beads and pegboard. Have an adult use the iron to melt beads together. Keep the iron over the beads for approximately 15-20 seconds or until beads melt together. Set shape to the side to cool. Once your design is cool, peel away the ironing paper to remove your design.

 

Step 4.

 

Use your star pegboard as a template and trace the shape onto a piece of construction paper.

 

Step 5.

 

Use scissors to cut out this star of David shape. This will be the base of your magnet.

 

Step 6.

 

Glue star of David Melty Bead to star of David construction paper base.

 

Step 7.

 

Once dry, flip over, peel adhesive backing from your magnet and adhere to the back of the base. You have made a fun Star of David Melty Bead magnet!

 

Step 8.

 

Make several others with yellow and silver beads and dress up the front of your fridge for Hanukkah!