The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with Perler Beads

So you want to take your digital designs into the physical world? Perler beads (also known as fuse beads) are the perfect medium.

What You Need

• Beads: Perler, Hama, or Artkal are the top brands.
• Pegboards: The canvas for your beads.
• Ironing Paper: Never iron directly on the beads.
• Iron: A standard household iron works perfectly.

The Process

1. Design: Use PixCraft to generate your pattern.
2. Place: Follow the grid and place beads on the pegboard.
3. Iron: Apply heat in a circular motion until the beads fuse.
4. Cool: Let it cool under a heavy book to keep it flat.

Start small with a simple sprite, and soon you'll be making massive wall art.