Perler bead projects are a great craft for older children, but younger children might enjoy the fine motor practice involved. CBC Parents. Skip to Main Content.

DIY Perler bead cup covers for your summer sips. Picture this: it’s a warm summer day, the sun’s shining brightly, and you’re lounging outside with a refreshing drink in hand.

The most common examples of Perler art you’ll find online are recreations of 16-bit video game pixel art, and it can take hours to lay out all the colored beads into the appropriate pattern by hand.

The Perler bead party was held at the South Lorain branch. “It’s very important for people to realize that the Lorain Library is just not books, but it’s a community center,” Santiago said.