What are Ironing Beads? Ironing beads, also known as fuse beads, are small, heat-sensitive plastic beads that, when arranged on a grid, can be fused together to create vibrant, pixelated designs. With our 3D Printable Ironing Beads, the creative possibilities are endless, and you can choose any color to bring your vision to life.

I had the idea that it should be possible to print ironing beads and the build plate yourself, using PLA for the beads and a more heat-resistant filament like ABS or ASA for the build plate.

This actually works much better than I expected. From my experience so far, there's pretty much no difference compared to the ironing beads you can buy. Plus, you have the advantage of having a completely free choice of color.

How to Use:

Print Your Beads: Utilize your 3D printer to create the ironing beads in the colors of your choice.

Arrange Your Design: Place the beads on the build plate, creating your desired pattern or image. Use the interlocking mechanism of the build plates which enables you to connect multiple build plates for larger projects.

Fuse Together: Once your design is complete, use a household iron to carefully fuse the beads together. Make sure to put a sheet of baking paper between the beads and the iron.

Let It Cool: Allow your fused creation to cool and solidify. Once cooled, it's ready to be displayed, used as a coaster, or turned into unique decorations.

Tipps:

• The buildplate should be printed in a more heat resistend material than the beads like ABS or ASA.
• When ironing, it is better to be a little more careful with the heat and to iron the beads in several passes so as not to overheat everything.