If you’re looking for a fun DIY to make this summer season, I recommend this DIY melted bead suncatcher from BrightKidFun on YouTube. I swear, this is one of the prettiest DIY suncatchers I’ve seen, and it’s so quick and easy to make! For this project, you only need three simple items readily available at your local Dollar Tree.
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It’s a fun and simple project that you can also sell at local craft fairs. I love making a bunch of these during summer together with my friends and hanging them in my bedroom window. It’s a fun way to play with the sun’s flair during the summer season! Learn how to make one by watching the video tutorial below for the step by step instructions.
Materials:
- translucent pony beads
- round-shaped baking pan
- string
Directions:
Step 1
To start, arrange the plastic beads into a single layer, hole side up, in the round-shaped baking pan. You can design and layer the colors however you like, in this case, we did a rainbow pattern. Make sure to cover the bottom entirely, avoiding leaving gaps between the beads. (You can make small ones by using a muffin tin pan.) In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Once you’re done with your design, place the baking pan in the preheated 350 degrees F oven and melt the beads for ten to fifteen minutes. (The best way is to use an outdoor grill if you have one.) After melting, remove from the oven and let everything cool before taking it out from the baking pan. Make a hole by drilling out the top part, then attach a string for the hang. Now, hang it outdoors or on your windows.
Melted Bead Suncatcher Tutorial
