fuse bead pegboards

Common pegboard shapes include hearts, circles, hexagons, stars, and squares. Larger sets often include multiple pieces of these shapes (for example, several rounds, squares, hexagons, and hearts) to give more variety.

Pegboards are made from plastic. Many product descriptions note durable or heat-resistant plastics designed to withstand the ironing step used to fuse beads.

Descriptions commonly advise using ironing paper and having adult supervision for the ironing step. Some boards are labeled heat-resistant so they won’t deform; typical instructions say to cover your design with ironing paper, press with a heated iron, then let the piece cool.

Kit contents vary widely. Small sets may include a single pegboard and around 175 beads; mid-size packs can include multiple boards (for example, five boards); larger bundles may contain a dozen reusable pegboards and thousands of beads (examples cite up to about 10,000 standard fuse beads).

Sizes range from small ~3" pegboards up to larger panels around 5.8". Typical shape-specific dimensions include: Star ~5 x 5-3/4 in, Heart ~6 x 6-1/2 in, Hexagon ~5-1/2 x 6-1/2 in, Circle ~6 x 6 in, and Square ~5-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.

Helpful features include reusable pegboards, clear or transparent boards for following patterns, and durable, heat-resistant plastic that resists bending during ironing.