Perler Beads are a great gift to give to kids but they can run out of ideas. This Easy Rainbow Unicorn Fuse Bead Template is sure to spark some creativity. The Unicorn’s mane can be made like a rainbow colored or pick the same color melty beads.

Your kids are going to have a lot of fun making this fuse bead craft and it’s a great way to keep them busy on a rainy day. So grab your bucket of beads and let’s make a rainbow, rainbow heart, and their own mythical creature with this easy rainbow unicorn pattern for kids.

This great Unicorn Playdough Activity is a cute addition to the rainbow unicorn fun you have planned for your kids. This happy activity also has a great playdough recipe.

If you’re looking for more unicorn themed fun? These Unicorn Counting Printables are perfect for some magical preschool learning. I love to stick with a theme for a week or two before changing to something new like this Robot theme.

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What You Need to Make Rainbow Unicorn Fuse Beads

Perler Beads
Large Fuse Bead Peg Shape Board Set or
Clear Fuse Bead Boards
Rainbow Unicorn Fuse Bead Template (at the bottom of the page)
Parchment Paper
Tweezers
Perler Bead Dispenser

How to Make Rainbow Unicorn with Fuse Beads

Here are the quick instructions for these kid-friendly perler bead patterns.

Grab your Rainbow Unicorn Perler fuse bead template at the bottom of this post. Print the template to its actual size and lay it under a clear Perler pegboard or beside a solid colored pegboard. Place a jelly roll pan or something flat under the perler board that can be moved if your child isn’t finished with it and you need to move it.
Using a fuse bead pegboard that is at least 29×29 for 5mm beads. Working from top to bottom or side to side carefully place the beads one by one into the pegboard. Be sure to count across if you can’t see the template through the bottom. Work on aligning the pegs in place to duplicate the template.
When you have your Rainbow Unicorn complete. It is time to iron. *Make sure to do this part for your children. Heat the iron to low-medium and lay the pegboard holding your Rainbow Unicorn craft on the ironing board. Place a square of parchment paper on top and gently press the hot iron on top of the Rainbow Unicorn and press and hold for 10-20 seconds. when the perler beads are melted together and cooled. Remove from the pegboard. Set the Rainbow Unicorn on top of the ironing board and do the same thing on the opposite side using the parchment paper again and let cool.

Tips and Tricks to Make Rainbow Unicorn Perler Beads Easier

Perler bead templates are easy frugal fun for kids to work on their hand-eye coordination and imagination. You can find the unicorn pattern sheet at the bottom of this page. The best place to buy fuse beads also known as hama beads is at your local craft or hobby shop. Walmart and Target also have fuse beads but not the variety that Micheal’s has.

Set the printed unicorn fuse bead template under or beside a large pegboard. Place each bead the same as the template. Count the spaces over if that helps or you can also use a clear pegboard if you can find one.

Melt the perler beads in the microwave for about 20 seconds checking every 10 seconds. You can also use a piece of parchment paper or ironing paper on top and use a low-heat iron to melt the beads. The iorn only 10-20 seconds per side making sure to use the wax paper each time.

Melty beads are an easy craft that can be gotten out in a few minutes. Just make sure they have a jelly roll pan or something to catch all those rolling beads. This is real life here… So if your kids drop a bucket of beads just break out the vacuum.

Frugal adventures with fuse beads don’t have to be a nightmare use. Be careful with off-brand beads they can still be used but read the directions before heating. Some of the off-brand beads melt a little differently so try using a lower-heat.

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Let your kids use all the colors of the rainbow when making their own unicorn crafts. Kids love to make things their own and a little different that other unicorns. My little girls love to make everything pink or green I end up with a completely green unicorn that we made into a keychain.

Get ready for hours of fun! Kids are also great at coming up with new perler bead patterns. Print an empty template and let them design their own perler bead unicorns or maybe make a huge rainbow filling the whole base.

Younger kids may need a little extra help but using a Perler Bead Pen Dispenser can help. You can also use a pair of fuse bead tweezers. You will use a lot of white beads when making a unique creature like a unicorn.

The unicorn’s body can be a different color but white is what we used today. Feel free to make your unicorn with various colors like blue, grey, purple, or whatever color you choose. Check back for more free perler bead patterns for kids.

What Else Can I Do with Unicorn Fuse Beads

This Rainbow Unicorn perler bead pattern has so many options. These Cutesy Crafts are great to give as gifts for a birthday or any special holiday. Your kids can display their artwork in the window by adding a string through the top like a sun catcher.

A homemade craft is the perfect way to show someone you really care and to show off your new artistic design. Make this unicorn bead pattern, your own design patterns, or other perler patterns in several different colors as a fun way for someone to choose their favorite as their gift. Older children may have more of their own designs made than younger kids.

If you have someone you visit in the nursing home bring them a beautiful rainbow heart to hang up. Each perler bead creation is unique so each one should be treated a little differently. A little bit of creativity and you’ve got yourself a cute hair barrette with a fuse bead flower.

If you want something to hang on your bag try this Cute French Fries Fuse Bead Template or a soccer ball as a fun craft keychain. You can also make a cute necklace out of a fuse bead heart.