perler bead question

[Vlad T]

My perler beads have been melting lately, or worse, individual beads within pieces seem to melt at different rates. How do i correct this? Do I make the heat higher? Lower? Do something different? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Lychee Fruit]

The things used to color the beads might respond to heat a little differently. It's all the plastic, but before it's plastic, it's all something else first. Age or quality control could be a factor, too. Do the beads all come from the same manufacturer? Did you buy them at the same time? Are they all the same brand? If you can find something all the dud beads have in common, you might be able to prevent getting bad ones in the future.

[Vlad T]

Lychee Fruit

The things used to color the beads might respond to heat a little differently. It's all the plastic, but before it's plastic, it's all something else first. Age or quality control could be a factor, too. Do the beads all come from the same manufacturer? Did you buy them at the same time? Are they all the same brand? If you can find something all the dud beads have in common, you might be able to prevent getting bad ones in the future.

Thanks, I've been suspicious of this. Most of the beads are all new and from the same company, but some are older and from a different brand. I cant tell which are which anymore, but that could be it.

[PrincessJuJuBinks]

Also, don't put it on high, put it in the mid to high area, and go in circles. Some people like it really melted though. 3nodding