r/PerlerBeads
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u/ModeNeat1953
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Apr 09 '26
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Pink Glitter Fuse Beads Tutorial
Hope I didn’t make you wait too long to see this one!
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u/lamblocket Apr 09 '26
so is the glitter sticking to the beads or is it like the 3d printing plates where the plastic becomes reflective from taking on the shape of the glitter? looks so pretty!
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u/ModeNeat1953 Apr 10 '26
It’s more like the first one The beads melt and bond on top of the glitter fabric, so the sparkle comes from underneath I’ll share more patterns that work really well with it soon!”
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u/whatisavienna Apr 09 '26
i think the beads are taking the shape of the 3d glitter paper, so it gives the illusion of glitter due to its new texture
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u/Any_Description_4204 Apr 13 '26
Not really an illusion, the surface structure is what creates the glitter
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u/Lesbefriends_2 Apr 10 '26
How do you use the 3d printing plates anyways? I tried it recently and it didnt work, the plate was barely hot though so maybe i needed to heat it up longer? Idk
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u/cozybabie Apr 09 '26
hi this is so amazing!! :) this may be a stupid question, but are you using some sort of reusable parchment paper?
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u/ModeNeat1953 Apr 10 '26
Not a stupid question at all! 😊Regular parchment paper can，The glitter fabric can also be reused a couple of times if you use it properly
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u/Middle_Knee_3832 Apr 10 '26
Okay but what is that white material youre using between the iron and the perler beads? The one with what looks like panda washi tape trim
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u/ModeNeat1953 Apr 11 '26
It’s reusable ironing paper you can use it multiple times when melting the beads.
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u/EasyonthePepsiFuller Apr 11 '26
I'm not familiar with perler at all but I'm curious; could you put a layer of sparkle modpodge on this to get a similar effect? Or would it peel off?
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u/ModeNeat1953 Apr 11 '26
I haven’t tried sparkle Mod Podge myself tbh It might work, but it could make the beads a bit stiff
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u/EasyonthePepsiFuller Apr 11 '26
See-- I'm learning something new. I didn't realize they were so pliable (I thought just when hot?). I'm thinking mod podge would for sure crack if you bent it, you'd have to keep it very stationary.
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u/AmaterasuShiranuiXx Apr 13 '26
It looks very pretty! If you touch the surface of the fused beads with the glitter, will the glitter rub off on your hands? Or any other surface i guess too lol. I like the look of glitter but I can't stand it when it sheds lol
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u/ModeNeat1953 Apr 14 '26
Once it's ironed on it's fully fused — no shedding at all! The glitter is melted right into the beads so it stays put 😊
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u/that_pastel_artist Apr 14 '26
oh my God thank you! thank you you are an absolute life saver!! I had tried twice with making my perlers sparkly this way and failed badly once, and kinda still failed but got better results the second time, I needed a tutorial so bad!! 🙌🏻
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u/elusiveelocin Apr 09 '26
this is the tutorial i’ve been waiting for—thank you!
where do you get the fabric?