DIY - The glow-in-the-dark bat

Between mystery and magic, this little bat spreads its wings for a gentle night flight.

Made from iron-on beads, it hangs in the darkness, ready to illuminate the house with its phosphorescent reflections. Its bright eyes and luminous wings add a touch of enchantment to Halloween decorations—somewhere between dream and thrill.

Easy to create, it invites children to observe, assemble, and then discover, once the lights are out, the surprise of the sparkling night.

Materials:

• Bead pattern (the bat + one surprise):

halloween_beads.pdf

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• Hama beads; ref)

• 1 pipe cleaner (ref)

• 1 square plate for iron beads (15 x 15 cm; ref)

• Iron

• baking paper

Step-by-step:

1. Download and print the free pattern

2.  Place it under the the bead plate and follow the design by filling with beads

3.  Iron your creation with baking paper on top. While it’s still warm, gently bend the wings to give them some shape (careful not to burn yourself )

4. Cut a pipe cleaner in half. Slide them into the two spaces left for the legs and secure them in place.

Hanging in a room, attached to a window or near a lamp, this little bat watches over you until you wake up!