Hama Beads Hanging Box - Circus | Creative Fuse Bead Kit

2,000 Midi Beads and Circus-Themed Pegboards — Fuse Bead Craft for Kids Who Love the Big Top — Ages 5+

The Hama Beads Circus Hanging Box is a themed fuse bead kit built around one of the most visually rich and imaginative subjects for primary school-aged kids — the circus. With 2,000 midi beads in a bright, festive colour palette and reusable circus-themed pegboards, children place beads one by one to build their own performers, animals, and big top characters, then an adult irons the design to fuse it into a permanent, display-ready creation. Focused, satisfying, screen-free craft — with a finished result that’s genuinely worth keeping.

What's Inside the Kit

• Approximately 2,000 Hama midi beads in assorted circus-themed colours
• Reusable circus-themed pegboard(s)
• Inspiration/design sheet
• Ironing paper
• SKU: 028178034429

Why Kids (and Parents) Love It

• A theme that sparks imagination: Circus performers, acrobats, animals, and big top characters give kids a rich creative world to work with — the themed pegboards and festive colour palette make this feel like a purposeful project, not just generic craft.
• Deep focus, real results: Placing 2,000 individual beads one at a time is a serious concentration workout — kids who get into it can spend hours on a single session, completely absorbed in the process.
• Permanent, display-worthy finish: Once ironed, the fused bead design is solid and durable — kids can hang it on their wall, give it as a handmade gift, or add it to their growing Hama collection.
• Reusable pegboards: The circus-themed pegboards can be used again and again after each design is removed — kids can experiment with different colour combinations across multiple sessions.
• Made in Denmark, BPA-free: Hama Beads are manufactured in Denmark from safe, non-toxic, BPA-free plastic — a trusted standard in the craft toy category for over 60 years.

Good to Know Before You Buy

• Recommended for ages 5 and up — the small bead size requires developing fine motor skills and patience.
• An iron is required to fuse the beads — this step must be done by an adult. Ironing paper is included.
• Beads are small — not suitable for children under 3 or younger siblings who may be present during play.
• This kit includes circus-themed pegboard(s) — if your child wants to make multiple designs simultaneously, additional pegboards are available separately.
• Hama midi beads are compatible with all other Hama midi sets — leftover beads can be added to an existing collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the Circus kit best suited for?

Recommended from 5 years. The small bead size and the patience required to place them one by one makes this best suited to children aged 5 and up. Kids aged 6–10 tend to get the most from it — old enough to follow a design independently, young enough to still find the process genuinely absorbing.

Do I need an iron to complete the project?

Yes — ironing is required to fuse the beads together and make the design permanent. This step must be done by an adult. Use the included ironing paper and a standard household iron on a medium heat setting. The process takes about 30–60 seconds per side. Once cooled, the design can be carefully removed from the pegboard.

Can the pegboards be reused?

Yes — the circus-themed pegboards are fully reusable. Once the fused design has cooled and been removed, the pegboard is ready for the next project. Kids can experiment with different colour combinations or follow the included inspiration sheet for a guided design.

Are these beads compatible with other Hama sets?

Yes — all Hama midi beads are compatible with each other. Leftover beads from this set can be mixed into any other Hama midi collection, and the pegboards work with any midi beads. If your child already has a Hama collection, this set adds to it seamlessly.

What skills does fuse bead craft build?

Hama bead projects build fine motor skills (pincer grip, precision placement), hand-eye coordination, concentration and sustained focus, colour recognition and pattern planning, and spatial reasoning. It’s one of the more cognitively demanding craft activities available for primary school-aged children — without feeling like work.

Who makes Hama Beads?

Hama Beads are made by Hama, a Danish toy company that has been producing fuse bead craft kits since 1958. Manufactured in Denmark from BPA-free, non-toxic plastic, Hama is the original and most trusted name in fuse bead craft — their beads and pegboards are used by children, educators, and craft enthusiasts worldwide.

Product Details

• Brand: Hama Beads
• Manufacturer: Hama (Denmark) — made in Denmark since 1958
• Recommended age: 5 years and up
• SKU: 028178034429
• Bead count: Approximately 2,000 midi beads
• Includes: Circus-themed pegboard(s) (reusable), inspiration sheet, ironing paper
• Material: BPA-free, non-toxic plastic
• Iron required: Yes (adult use only)
• Compatible with: All Hama midi bead sets