Directions for assembling your Hama Bead Craft

Important: Hama Beads are a potential choking hazard - not suitable for under 36 months.Ironing of designs should only be done by an adult.

1. Place beads of your choice on to the pegboard dictated by your design plan.

2. When happy with the arrangement place the board on to an ironing board or covered flat surface.

3. Cover the bead arrangement with the Hama Ironing Paper, ensuring that all beads are covered.

4. With your iron set to "hot", iron your creation carefully but firmly. Move the iron gently from side to side in a smooth slow movement until the beads begin to fuse. You should begin to see the beads through the ironing paper.

5. When you think the beads have all fused (holes should still be visible in the centres), carefully lift the corner of the Hama Ironing Paper. If any beads begin to lift then replace the paper and iron for a few more seconds.

6. Leave to cool on the board for a few seconds and then remove ironing paper.

7. Remove the Hama Bead Craft from the board. It is recommended that you now turn it over, replace the ironing paper and repeat the ironing process once more on the reverse side to give your creation more durability. Placing it under a heavy book or similar for a few minutes after this will help it to cool absolutely flat.