Set out your small square pegboard on an angle, so it looks like a diamond. We also found it easier to separate out the colours of Perler beads we needed.
Optional: Use tweezers to add the Perler beads to the pegboard. Little fingers probably don't need to do this, but it makes it a lot easier for adults!
Follow the template to begin creating the outline of the cat head. Add one Perler bead at a time and continue until you're finished with the first colour.
Complete the head outline with the second colour of beads, again making sure to compare to the template.
Add in small details like the inner ears (pink) and the eyes (blue) before filling in the main colour around these beads.
Continue adding Perler beads according to the template until you've filled in the whole cat face.
Double check your design and compare the cat to the template one last time to make sure it's exactly how you want it to look.
Step 3: Iron your Perler bead cat
Put the pegboard on an ironing board or a wood cutting board. Place a piece of parchment paper over top of the cat Perler beads.Heat the iron to medium temperature, no steam. Place the iron on the parchment paper and move it around in circular motions for at least 15 - 20 seconds.
Check the beads to see if they are melted together. Continue to iron for another 10 - 20 seconds, if needed.The beads should be melted correctly when the parchment paper sticks to the beads and needs to be peeled away from them.
Leave the cat design on the pegboard until it is cool to the touch.