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Fuse bead craze: Making time tangible, one tiny pellet at a time | RNZ
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September 18, 2026
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Fuse beads (or Hama, Perler or melty beads) are a craft that can be traced back to 1690s Sweden, when they were developed as a therapy tool before evolving into a children's toy and eventually a global craft phenomenon. In New Zealand, fuse beads are sold as DIY craft kits, allo
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