Reddit reviews Perler Ironing Paper Beads Crafts for Kids, 12'' x 16'', 7 Pieces

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Harry Potter LEGO!

Parchment paper isn't too hard to come by, but I
just ended up buying the perler branded paper from amazon, 6 sheets is about $5. I wouldn't risk trying wax paper or other similar-but-different solutions, esp. on a large project.

This was my first Sixth Man Jam. Here's some generic info for anyone wanting to try this:

• Get there 2.5 to 3 hours early. There are approximately 15K season ticket holders.
  
  
• Each signing table (may be a single or multiple players) has 300 "tickets". When the tickets are gone, the line is closed. If there are tickets still available and it's 1 hour after the gates opened, the lines are closed.
  
  
• There's about 12 signing stations (±2). 12 stations x 300 tickets ≈ 3,600 autographs. That means that only 24% of the people through the front gates gets an autograph. Get whatever you can. Be happy with it.
  
  
• Make sure your ticket is printed clearly. If you can't get scanned through, you will jam the entrance.
  
  
• Bring as little as possible. This will get you through security faster.
  
  
• You will receive a paper map of player's locations about 15 minutes before the gates open. Prepare for a plan B or a plan C. Getting the player you want may not happen.
  
  
• For the highest quality signature, bring your own markers. Use a DecoColor oil-based paint pen for basketballs, jerseys, canvas prints, matte prints, and plastic items. Use colors that create contrast. For anything glossy, use a Sharpie.
  
  
• Take a picture of the player signing your specific item. Keep as much evidence (receipts, brochures, tickets) as possible for documentation.
  
  
• When you hand your item over to the player, it's fast and frantic. Keep an eye on your item and make sure it doesn't make contact with an uncapped marker already on the table.
  
  
• If you get a jersey signed, prep the number area. Use an iron (set on low) and ironing paper (so the metal doesn't make contact with the patch). When the number is cool to the touch, lightly apply hair spray from a short distance. Coat the number area, fan dry it. This will stop the marker from bleeding and keeps the signature sharp.

Hi! I am also brand new to this. I haven't even got my Amazon order yet. But I'll show you what I got.

I got one multi-pack of coloured beads. It's about 250 beads of each colour included. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HCN0HI/

I got a package of ironing paper. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001DUB8W/

I got this set of peg boards. http://www.amazon.com/Perler-Beads-Clear-Square-Pegboards/dp/B005HZ35FK

I got a thingy for storage. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B0S2H6/ (This won't fit 1000 of each colour into it, I'm pretty sure, but it can keep a bunch handy while the rest stay in bags in a box).

And then what I did was I decided what my first project was going to be, and I bought extra 1000 packs of beads for the colours I would be using more of. I'm going to be making Minecraft things, so I got a pack of dark green and pack of green for creepers, and a pack of Peach for Steve's face. Anddd I just realised I forgot to get a dark brown colour for Steves hair, so I'll do that now too.

So, for example, if you decided you wanted to make Pikachu, I'd probably get a pack of yellow and a pack of black, but if you buy a multipack then you won't need to buy red for his cheeks because you'll only be using a few of them.

I also bought a pack of black and a pack of white, because I figure I'll use them a lot in any case.