.svg)
Get ready to unleash your creativity and celebrate National Perler Day on August 8! This fun holiday is dedicated to the popular craft of creating designs with plastic beads that are then fused together with heat. Did you know that perler beads were first invented in the early 1960s, but didn't become widely popular until the 1990s? Today, they are enjoyed by both children and adults all over the world, allowing us to express our artistic side while also relieving stress. So gather your perler beads and get ready for a day filled with colorful creations and endless possibilities!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Perler Beads Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Perler beads were first invented in the 1960s as a fun and easy craft project where plastic beads are arranged into a design then melted together.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Perler Beads Popularity Increase</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1990s, perler beads gained significant popularity worldwide and became a common craft project in both schools and homes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Perler Beads Online Community</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the advent of online communities and sharing platforms, perler bead artists began to share their designs and tutorials with each other globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Perler Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Perler Day was officially recognized in 2015 to celebrate this unique craft and its community of enthusiastic creators.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Perler Beads during Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Covid-19 pandemic, people turned to creative hobbies like Perler beads to keep themselves entertained, resulting in a resurgence in the craft's popularity.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create Perler bead art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make some Perler bead art! There are endless possibilities with these colorful beads, so let your imagination run wild.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Perler bead party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a Perler bead party! Set out different colored beads and pegboards and have fun creating together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn new Perler bead techniques</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the opportunity to learn new Perler bead techniques on National Perler Day. Check out online tutorials or attend a workshop to expand your skills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create Perler bead accessories</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use Perler beads to make fun accessories such as keychains, earrings, or bracelets. These make great gifts for friends and family!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Perler bead competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge your friends to a Perler bead competition and see who can create the most impressive design in a given amount of time. Winner gets bragging rights!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Perler beads are nostalgic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For many of us, the mention of Perler beads brings back fond memories of childhood arts and crafts projects. National Perler Day gives us a chance to relive those fun moments and get creative all over again!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a great activity for all ages</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're young or young at heart, anyone can have fun with Perler beads. It's an easy and enjoyable way to express your creativity and make colorful designs that can be used as decorations or even keychains! </p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Perler bead creations make great gifts</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With National Perler Day falling near the holiday season, it's the perfect time to start making personalized gifts for friends and family. Perler bead creations are unique, thoughtful, and can be customized to suit any occasion. Spread some joy with your colorful creations this year!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Perler is a Brand Name</h3><p class='facts-content'>Though commonly used to refer to the craft, Perler is actually the name of the primary manufacturer of the fuse beads used in this form of pixel art.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Perler Beads Can Be Eco-Friendly</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite being made of plastic, Perler Beads can be eco-friendly. The manufacturing company, Perler, claims they create the beads using food-grade plastic and food-safe dyes. They also encourage recycling the product's packaging.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Perler Beads Come in a Wide Variety of Colors</h3><p class='facts-content'>Perler offers more than 70 colors for crafters to choose from, enabling the creation of highly detailed and varied designs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Perler Bead Art Has Inspired Video Games</h3><p class='facts-content'>The distinct pixelated look of Perler bead art has influenced the visual design of some retro-styled video games, bridging the gap between traditional craft and digital art.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Perler Beads are Utilized in Therapeutic Settings</h3><p class='facts-content'>Crafting with Perler beads can be therapeutic. Its structured yet creative nature is often used in occupational therapy to improve fine motor skills, patience, and focus.</p></div></div>
National Perler Day is celebrated on August 8 every year. In 2024 National Perler Day will occur on a Thursday.
2023
Aug 8
Tuesday
2024
Aug 8
Thursday
2025
Aug 8
Friday
2026
Aug 8
Saturday
2027
Aug 8
Sunday
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}
