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Vases, flowers, magnets, frames, centerpieces, 3D writings. There are so many projects that can be made with pyssla beads. Small cylinders of colored plastic that melt together with the heat. The process is really simple and even children can do it. Find out everything you can create.

The pyssla beads they are perfect for those who love DIY. Indeed, with these beads many decorations can be made unique and original. Easy to use you can involve also your children in the creation of your projects. Pyssla beads are gods small colored cylinders that melt together with the heat. But where can these beads be found? How are they used? Let’s find out how to do it and what you can do.

What are pyssla

It is about plastic beads, cylindrical in shape. They can be of various sizes and many different colors. You can use them to realize squares, objects to decorate the bedroom, writings, 3d objects and everything that inspires your creativity and imagination.

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How pyssla are used

The pyssla I’m also known as beads that stretch. In fact, ironing is an important part of creating objects or decorations. Here it is the procedure to follow to realize your projects.

• First you have to choose a frame. There are several types on the market. Some in the shape of the object you want to make for example in the shape of a heart, a circle, rectangular or shaped. Other looms, on the other hand, are larger in shape, where you will go and draw the shape you want to make directly with the beads.
• At this point you can thread the beads directly into the frame. A base that will help you arrange the beads and get the shape you want. You can create beautiful shades by placing beads of darker shades and others of lighter shades.
• When you have completed the shape you want to make, you can proceed to the next step. Get a sheet of parchment paper and place it on the surface of the beads.
• It’s time to iron your pyssla bead project. Bring an iron and, after covering your beading project with parchment paper, get over it the iron at high temperature. You do not need to use the steam function. The heat will cause the beads to melt and stick. At this point remove the sheet of parchment paper. If you want one even stronger welding, remove the frame and detach your creation. Now repeat the ironing operation on the other side as well, doing all the steps correctly.
• Under the frame, you can place a damp cloth, so as not to damage the support where you will place your project with the heat.
• Using colors on the same shade lighter or darker, you will get projects with shades really incredible.

What can be done with pyssla

As we have already mentioned above, with pyssla beads you can make them really many projects. From small objects also suitable for children, to more challenging projects that require greater commitment and precision.

In the absence of frames that meet your creative needs you can also use the cross stitch patterns.

Magnets to hang on the refrigerator, pen holder to use on your desk, coatings for pots in which to put flowers. But also beaded flowers, centerpiece or coasters. If you also want to decorate the walls of the house, you can make some frames, or, for the bedroom of the little ones you can create decorative lettering.

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Christmas decorations

There is a time during the year that our homes fill up with decorations and embellishments. Oh yes too to decorate to party your home in the period you can use pyssla beads.

They can be realized Christmas decorations to hang on the tree, or decorative elements to be placed together with gift boxes. The solutions can be so many. On the market you can find shaped frames in the shape of Christmas decorations: reindeer, gift packages, Christmas trees, comets, Santa Claus. And if you want to let yourself be carried away by your imagination and creativity, you can create many other fantastic unique and original projects.

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You can carry out these projects together with your children. It is a pleasant and nice way to spend time together. However, the advice is to be very careful, in the presence of children, when using the iron, because they could get burned or hurt.

Easter decorations

Just like with Christmas decorations, you can use pyssla beads also to make objects and accessories for Easter. The procedure is always the same. For example, you can make Easter eggs, or gods chicks, of flowers, of bunnies and everything that inspires your imagination.

Again you can buy shaped frames, or for the more skilled you can manually draw your Easter project. The result will be truly original and impressive.

Where to find pyssla beads

Pyssla beads are sold in Italy mainly in Ikea stores, but you can easily find them also in shops on line. In addition to the type of beads produced by the well-known Swedish company, there are also other types of beads known with the name of Hama Beads and are produced in Denmark instead.

In Italy, this decorative and expressive art has recently spread, but has already enjoyed considerable success.

Decorations with Pyssla Beads: photos and images

For those who want to have fun creating original and captivating decorations, pyssla beads are an excellent system. Browse the gallery and find out what you can do.