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What is Hama? Creating designs and patterns from Hama Beads is a unique experience for children from 3 years upwards (Maxi 3+) or for five years to infinity (Midi 5+) and (Mini 10+) !
Choose your particular design from an Inspiration book or use your own imagination! Select a pegboard and choice of coloured beads and away you go! It’s as simple as that.
If you wish to make the design permanent ask a responsible adult to iron the design for you using our ‘special’ ironing paper. In a couple of minutes you can have your creation ready to make coasters, mobiles, stand-up figures, Christmas tree decorations, window displays, fridge magnets and even jigsaws, the uses are endless!
Hama Beads are great fun, non-toxic, inexpensive and once the beads are ironed the pegboards can be used over and over again.
Hama Beads are great for group activities : Scout, Cub, Brownie, Guide and After School Clubs are all big fans of Hama Beads!
Not only are Hama Beads great fun they are also very educational. Did you know while your child is using Hama Beads they will be :-
#Developing hand-eye co-ordination
# Fine tuning their motor skills
# Colour matching
# Developing their concentration levels
# Enhancing their creativity
So go on give it a go! I’m sure you will be pleased with the results!
How to Use Hama Beads
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Place beads, one by one, on a pegboard to create a pattern. You may use a pattern from one of our Inspiration Booklets, or you may use your own imagination to create your own.
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Place the ironing paper on top of your design. Use a household iron to fuse/melt the beads together to create a permanent design. All you need are a few seconds. Do not overheat the beads. Make sure that you never touch the pegboard with a hot iron as this will damage the pegs.
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After a few seconds to cool off, you remove the design from the pegboard and then you have your completed Hama design!
Ironing must be done by an adult! Use our special ironing paper to guarantee a perfect result.
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Q: Why is Hama unique?
A: What makes Hama unique is that you can create a design and then ask a responsible adult to iron it for you, which will leave you with a permanent design.
Q: How long do I need to place the iron on the design?
A:It only takes a couple of minutes, make sure that all the Beads have been heated by the iron so that they fuse together. Always make sure that you use the Hama ironing paper between the iron and the design.
Q: How hot does the iron have to be?
A: Hottest setting for Maxi and Midi Beads, Silk/Wool Setting for Mini beads.
Q: How long does the design have to stay on the pegboard after ironing?
A: Approx. 2/3 minutes. The beads are easier to remove from the pegboard when the beads are allowed to cool.
Q: What happens if my child swallows a Hama bead?
A: Nothing the bead will pass right through your child with no problem. All the beads are non-toxic and due to the nature of the raw material (PE) no harm will come to your child.
Q: Can I buy extra beads?
A: Yes there is a large range of extra beads available in lots of different colours and configurations. Please see our full range on this website.
Q: Can the pegboards be reused?
A: Yes again and again. Which makes Hama great value for money!
Q: Does the Hama range conform to all the toy safety standards?
A: Yes, Hama prides itself on its very high standard of quality and safety, the whole range conforms to the current European and American safety regulations.
Q: What age is Hama suitable for?
A: Hama is suitable for ages 3 to 103! The Maxi beads are designed for children 3-5 years approx, Midi beads from ages 5+ and Mini Beads from 10+.
Q: Where is Hama manufactured?
A: Hama beads are manufactured in Denmark. The Company was founded by Malte Haaning in 1961 where he started the production of drinking straws. Hama beads was introduced into the Danish market in 1971 and is now exported to more than 50 countries worldwide. It is still a family run business today.
Q: How will Hama benefit my child’s development?
A: Hama has excellent educational benefits. It can teach your child hand-eye co-ordination, fine-tune motor skills, aid in colour matching and help to develop your child’s creativity and concentration levels. School’s love Hama beads for all its educational benefits.
Q: What is the difference between Midi and Mini Beads?
A: Hama Mini Beads range is based on the smallest Hama bead with a diameter of 2.5mm. This size is intended for children from 10 years through to adults of all ages who enjoy crafts such as cross-stitching. Due to the size of the bead a pair of tweezers will have to be used.
As the beads are so delicate you will be able to make very detailed and sophisticated designs and patterns, only lack of imagination will stop you!
Mini Beads work in the same way as Maxi and Midi. When you have finished your design put a piece of ironing paper on top, set your iron to the wool/silk setting – as the beads are smaller than Midi. |
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