1. What a fuse bead kit is designed to do
A fuse bead kit brings together the creative materials, working surfaces, handling tools and finishing materials needed for a defined product format. The exact contents can be adjusted according to the intended user, project, retail channel and order volume.
A compact kit may contain a focused standard color set and a small number of tools. A project-specific kit can be developed around a customer-provided image, with the required colors calculated and sorted into the confirmed product box.
2. General Accessory Bundle vs. Project-Specific DIY Kit
| Format | What it includes | Color filling | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Accessory Bundle | Bulk beads in 100 g, 250 g or 500 g packs plus empty storage boxes and selected tools | Storage boxes are supplied empty; no color sorting or filling | Open-ended creative assortments and buyers with their own packing workflow |
| Project-Specific DIY Kit | A standard color set or image-based project, product box and optional boards, tools, ironing paper and labels | Required colors can be sorted into the confirmed DIY kit box | Standard retail sets and custom project kits |
3. Fuse beads and kit formats
Beads are packed in 250 g and 500 g bags as standard, with 100 g bags available on request for trial orders. They are 2.6 mm mini format, the same size class as mini Perler, Hama and Artkal beads, and compatible with standard 2.6 mm pegboards, so they drop straight into what your customers already own.
JoyBeans Craft supplies 2.6 mm fuse beads in 221 colors. General bulk bead orders are available in 100 g, 250 g and 500 g packs per color.
For DIY kits, buyers can choose one of nine formal standard sets containing 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192 or 221 colors. An additional image-based custom option is available when the kit needs to follow a customer-provided design.
Compare the standard products in How to Choose the Right Fuse Bead Color Set for Different Uses.
4. Pegboards
Pegboards hold the beads in position while the pattern is built. The peg spacing must match the 2.6 mm bead size, and the board dimensions should support the planned design.
Square interlocking boards are useful for larger 2D designs and for preparing multiple components of a 3D project. Pegboards can be included in a DIY kit when required, with the size and quantity confirmed for the project.
5. Tweezers, bead-placement tools, scoops and sorting trays
Tweezers help place, rotate and remove individual 2.6 mm beads. Bead scoops and sorting trays support faster color transfer and organization.
A DIY kit can include tweezers or other bead-placement tools according to the target user and project. Custom 3D-printed bead-placement tools can also be discussed with the sales team.
6. Storage boxes and product boxes
Storage systems keep colors separated, labeled and easier to replenish. Buyers may purchase empty jars, bottle-style containers, removable compartments or portable cases for their own retail or studio workflow.
For general bead-and-accessory orders, these storage products are supplied empty and are not filled or sorted by JoyBeans Craft. For a confirmed DIY kit, required project colors can be sorted into the selected product box. The box format, dimensions and compartment structure must be confirmed with the sales team.
7. Pattern files, ironing paper and finishing materials
Electronic pattern instructions can be provided for a project-specific kit. Printed physical pattern sheets are not included unless separately confirmed.
Use suitable fuse bead ironing paper or another heat-resistant barrier specifically intended for the selected heating method. Parchment and silicone release sheets both work; paraffin wax paper does not, and it is the most common mistake among end users. Our guide to what paper to use when ironing fuse beads explains how to tell the sheets apart.
8. Project-Specific DIY Kit Delivery Scope
- Pattern instructions: An electronic pattern file can be provided. A printed physical instruction sheet is not included as a standard item.
- Product box: A box is included for the DIY kit, while its dimensions, compartments and material must be confirmed with the sales team.
- Custom labels: Custom labels can be applied using buyer-provided or approved label artwork.
- Pegboards: Pegboards can be included according to the pattern size and customer requirement.
- Tools and ironing paper: Tweezers, other bead-placement tools, custom 3D-printed bead-placement tools and suitable ironing paper can be selected according to the order.
- Final retail packaging: Availability depends on purchasing volume, packaging feasibility and the requirements or regulations of the destination market.
- Service boundary: JoyBeans Craft is responsible for selecting and sorting the required bead colors for the DIY kit. Outer packaging design is not provided.
See Three Ways to Build Your Fuse Bead Product Range for the complete sourcing framework.
9. A simple fuse bead kit structure
| Kit layer | Typical contents | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Creative materials | Selected fuse bead colors | Build the pattern and visual design |
| Pattern support | Electronic pattern instructions | Guide project assembly |
| Working surface | Optional pegboards | Hold beads in the correct position |
| Handling tools | Optional tweezers or bead-placement tools | Place, move and organize beads |
| Product box | Confirmed box and compartments | Hold the sorted project colors and components |
| Finishing materials | Suitable ironing paper | Protect the project during heating |
10. Intended users and safety notes
JoyBeans Craft 2.6 mm fuse bead products are primarily intended for teen and adult crafters. Small beads require careful handling, and heating equipment should be used responsibly.
Work on a stable, heat-resistant surface, keep small components organized and follow the instructions supplied with the selected heating equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a fuse bead kit?
Beads, one or more pegboards, hand tools such as tweezers and a scoop, storage for sorting colors, and ironing paper. Contents vary with the project type and retail format.
Do fuse bead kits include an iron?
No. Irons and heat presses are not supplied and must be sourced separately.
Are storage boxes supplied filled with colors?
Storage boxes bought with general bulk bead orders are supplied empty. Color sorting and filling are limited to confirmed DIY kit boxes.
What pegboard size should a kit include?
Peg spacing must match the bead size. Square interlocking boards can be joined into a larger surface, which suits big 2D designs and multi-part 3D builds.
Is ironing paper included?
Ironing paper can be added to an order. Beads, pegboards, storage and hand tools are supplied; heating equipment is not. See which paper to use when ironing fuse beads for the difference between parchment, silicone release sheets and wax paper.