How to melt beads and why do it

Beading for several decades, is one of the most popular materials for the creative work of many artists and craftswomen. Love it not only experienced, but also beginners in the creative sector. The beads come up with a new use, among which and melting. As a result of melting a rainbow of bright beads get creative things that will take a worthy place in your interior and just lift the mood.

You will need

• - beads (color of your choice),
• - molds for melting beads (any size, shape),
• - vegetable oil (for lubrication forms)
• - oven or microwave.

Instruction

1. For starters, you can try to make small figures and items to see what may come out in the end and just fill the hand.
   
   Take a baking sheet and cover it with baking paper (parchment). Then the chosen form for melting of the beads must be well lubricated on the inside.
2. Take a plastic or plastic beads and lay it on the bottom of the molds. Beads can be placed randomly or in sequence, it all depends on your imagination. But it is desirable that the beads were located in one row.
3. Put the baking sheet with the ramekins in a preheated 200°C oven. Check the degree of swimming every 5 - 10 minutes. Usually enough 20 minutes for melting. Once ready, remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool. Get the figures from the molds and enjoy the result.
   
   
   From fused beads can make various decorative items, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, creative things to use. Try and experiment with the color bead, transparency, texture and degree of melting.
   Good luck in your creativity!