Hama Beads Boxed Gift - Pet Salon

4,000 Midi Beads and Two Large Square Pegboards — A Fuse Bead Kit for Kids Who Love Animals — Ages 5+

The Hama Beads Pet Salon Gift Box is a themed fuse bead kit built around one of the most universally loved subjects for primary school-aged kids — pets. With 4,000 midi beads in a vibrant, animal-friendly colour palette and two large square pegboards, children place beads one by one to create their own puppies, kittens, parrots, bunnies, and more, then an adult irons the design to fuse it into a permanent, display-ready piece. More beads, bigger boards, and a finished result that animal-loving kids are genuinely proud of.

What's Inside the Kit

• Approximately 4,000 Hama midi beads in assorted pet-themed colours
• 2 x Large Square Pegboards — can be interlocked for larger designs
• Colour-printed inspiration sheet with pet-themed patterns
• Ironing paper
• By Hama (SKU: 028178032555)

Why Kids (and Parents) Love It

• A theme kids are genuinely excited about: Puppies, kittens, parrots, bunnies — the pet salon theme gives kids a rich, familiar world to recreate in beads, with the inspiration sheet providing guided designs to follow or adapt.
• Double the beads, bigger ambitions: With 4,000 beads and two large square pegboards, this set supports bigger, more detailed designs than a standard hanging box kit — a meaningful step up for kids who are ready for a more ambitious project.
• Interlocking pegboards for larger canvases: The two large square pegboards can be joined together to create one expansive workspace — ideal for detailed pet portraits and multi-character scenes.
• Permanent, display-worthy finish: Once ironed, the fused bead design is solid and durable — kids can display it on their wall, give it as a handmade gift, or add it to their Hama collection.
• Made in Denmark, BPA-free: Hama Beads are manufactured in Denmark from safe, non-toxic, BPA-free plastic that meets strict international toy safety standards — 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. The ironing paper is included.
• Beads are small — not suitable for children under 3 or younger siblings who may be present during play.
• This is a boxed gift set with 4,000 beads — significantly more content than the standard hanging box kits (2,000 beads). A better choice for kids who already enjoy Hama beads and want a bigger project.
• 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 Pet Salon Gift Box 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. The larger bead count and interlocking pegboards make it particularly well-suited to kids aged 7+ who already have some Hama experience and are ready for a more detailed project.

What pets and animals are featured in the kit?

The Pet Salon theme covers a range of popular pets — including puppies, kittens, parrots, and bunnies — with the colour-printed inspiration sheet providing guided designs for each. Kids can follow the sheet exactly or use it as a starting point for their own animal creations.

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 — both large square pegboards are fully reusable and made from heat-resistant plastic designed for hundreds of uses. Once the fused design has cooled and been removed, the boards are ready for the next project.

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 large square 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. The larger format of this kit also introduces design planning — kids need to think ahead about layout and colour distribution across a bigger canvas.

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 (Vejle, Denmark) — producing fuse bead kits since 1958
• Recommended age: 5 years and up
• SKU: 028178032555
• Bead count: Approximately 4,000 midi beads
• Includes: 2 x Large Square Pegboards (reusable, interlockable), colour inspiration sheet, ironing paper
• Material: BPA-free, non-toxic plastic
• Iron required: Yes (adult use only)
• Compatible with: All Hama midi bead sets