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I melted more Perler Beads tonight. I use a Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet - 15 inch by 18 inch on a cookie sheet with sides just in case I bump the pan. I dont like playing pick up with *&#% beads. I like the craft sheet because it leaves tiny lines on the bottom of the beads which seems to help the glue bond when applying to projects. I bake them approx 35 mins @ 350* If theres still a dent in their centers, I bake them a little longer. At the end, I still have some dents but if baked too long some of them will spread too much and get thin on the edges. Keep a close watch. I use a credit card or a Cricut wide plastic spatula to scrape them off the craft sheet onto the pan...and on to the table...onto the floor...under furniture...then I pour them into a food storage bag. If you like the store bought enamel dots, I encourage you to try some of these beads. Can you see some of the single colored dots are different sizes? I think since Ive bought most of my beads second hand, there may be different brands in the mix. The cost of these "enamel dots" is nothing compared to store bought dots. The Perler Beads are for melting, theres no bad fumes. Ive also melted Pony beads and they have an odor. These melted beads will not always replace the more uniform, multi sized store bought enamel dots but I wont buy many of them anymore. Let me know if you try this :o)Ro

PS: I tried using Parchment Paper but its harder to get the beads off and it tears. I like using the craft sheet that I got from Scrapbook.com. I think its the same as those oven liners youve seen in other stores. The craft sheet leaves score lines on the bottom of the the beads and that helps the glue to bond. I use a stinky glue called 527. Ive tried a lot of glues. I like this one the best for most of my embellishments.


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