Make your very own
Perler Aquarium!
No water necessary, just Perler beads and your imagination!
You will need the following materials to make your Aquarium!
#1
STEP 1A STEP 1B
STEP 1C STEP 1D
Step 1
Use a small square pegboard to create
the shapes at left.

Click on the images to enlarge them.
Step 2
Insert 3 twist-ties through
the body of the jellyfish.
String beads onto the
twist-ties and secure them
by curling the ends.
STEP 2
STEP 3 Step 3
Tie to the top of each fish
and to the jellyfish a 5-inch
length of clear lacing.
Step 4
Assemble the crab using
twist-ties as shown.
Duplicate these steps
for each side.
STEP 4
STEP 5 Step 5
Using the glue gun, attach
the two fish to the lid of
the bucket. Space the
lacing on the lid as shown.


Note-This project requires the use
of a hot glue gun. Be sure to read
and follow the manufacturer's
directions when using or get
an adult to help.
Step 6
Pour the sand into the bucket.
STEP 6
STEP 7 Step 7
Push the seaweed into the
sand and add the crab.
Lightly sprinkle beads on
the sand. To finish, place
the lid on the bucket.


Note-DO NOT add water to the
bucket when finished.
The metal stiffeners in the
twist-ties will rust.