NAIDOC Week & Reconciliation

Celebrate indigenous culture with our NAIDOC Week craft ideas.

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Iron Beads – Indigenous Inspired Templates

Use these templates to create 3 wonderful Indigenous inspired designs!

CleverPatch™ recommends educators, teachers and event organisers work in consultation with their local Aboriginal Communities (start locally and extend out geographically) when planning activities & learning experiences. Any creative or art making activity that mirrors or replicates Aboriginal cultural experiences should always be undertaken in consultation with the appropriate owners of that cultural property.

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  • Step 1Print out the templates provided.
  • Step 2Place your chosen template under the pegboard and arrange the iron beads on top following the design.
  • Step 3Place a piece of ironing paper over your design, covering it completely and then iron. Adult supervision is recommended when using an iron.
  • Step 4Once the beads have melted together, quickly flip your design over so it’s on the ironing paper. Remove the pegboard and place another piece of ironing paper on top of your design. Continue to iron the other side.
  • Step 5Allow the design to cool before removing it from the ironing paper!
  • Why not turn your design into a badge or keyring? Simply add a self-adhesive brooch back or keyring & chain!

Materials used in this activity

Self-Adhesive Brooch Backs - Pack of 25
Optional
Product Code: 10843
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $8.24 (inc GST) $7.49 (ex GST)          
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Iron Beads Ironing Paper - Pack of 10
Optional
Product Code: 12754
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $8.24 (inc GST) $7.49 (ex GST)          
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Iron Beads Pegboard - Clear
Optional
Product Code: 12758
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
10 to 19 $4.72 (inc GST) $4.29 (ex GST) 20 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)
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Keyring & Chain - Pack of 30
Optional
Product Code: 17140
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
10 or more $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)          
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Iron Beads - Indigenous Colours - Big Bottle
Optional
Product Code: 18686
EACH $49.49 (inc GST) $44.99 (ex GST)
3 or more $39.59 (inc GST) $35.99 (ex GST)          
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