Perler Fuse Bead Ornaments: Another Technique

Materials:
*Fuse bead kit (e.g. Perler bead kit)
*Metal cookie cutters
*Cooking spray
*Cookie sheet
*Parchment paper
*Scissors
*All purpose adhesive
*Metallic thread

Directions:
*Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
*Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper.
*Place the desired cookie cutters onto the parchment paper.
*Coat the cookie cutters and paper thoroughly with oil.  Since melted fuse beads can be very difficult to remove, I recommend using cookie cutters that you would not mind ruining for this project.
*Pour some fuse beads into the cookie cutters, making sure to fill in as much space as you can.  You may even consider adding a second layer of beads to make sure that you do not end up with any gaps in your finished project.
*Pop the cookie sheet into the oven and heat for 5-10 minutes, depending on how melted you want your ornaments to be.
*Once the ornaments are melted to your liking, remove them from the oven.  Carefully peel them off the parchment paper and drop them into a bowl of warm water.
*Let the ornaments sit until the metal and plastic are cool enough to handle, then remove from the water and dry off.
*Remove the ornaments from the cookie cutters.
*Trim off any excess or awkward looking plastic with scissors.
*Glue metallic thread to the back of the plastic to turn your creations into ornaments.

Bonus Idea: Miniature Model Ornament

     If you have someone in your family who enjoys making models, here is a great way to get this individual involved in the holiday decorating.  

Materials:

*Miniature model kit

*Thread

*Scissors

Directions:

*Assemble the model following the instructions given in the package.

*Tie a piece of string around the model to hang it from your tree.