3D Pixel Sword
A 3D pixel sword that stands upright! Two-sided panel construction with a sturdy base. 20x16 hard pattern with 7 colors.
Materials Needed
139 beads total Β· 7 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
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π₯ Ironing card
- Size
- 20Γ16
- Beads
- 139
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 15β25s
- IΓ100
- IΓ80
- VΓ60
- JΓ50
- KΓ40
Keep the iron moving in circles β never park it in one spot. Cover with parchment paper, iron one side, flip carefully, iron the other.
Fuzzy look? Iron slightly less on the pegboard side, then texture with a towel while still warm.
Colors & Technique: 3D Pixel Sword
Color planning comes first on the 3D Pixel Sword pattern: sort your Gray and Dark Gray stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 139-bead count across 7 colors. The 20Γ16 layout means each pegboard row takes roughly 2-3 minutes once you hit a rhythm. Iron both sides and press under a book while cooling so the finished piece stays flat for framing or magnets.
Where It Shines
Think of the 3D Pixel Sword chart as a 10-20-minute project with a display payoff: the 20Γ16 grid, 139 beads and 7-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The neutral zones photograph well under warm light β worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler 3d charts when teaching kids or running a craft night; mixed difficulty keeps a group engaged.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’20x16 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Gray Γ 100
- β’Dark Gray Γ 80
- β’Brown Γ 60
- 1
Place beads on a 20x16 pegboard according to the pattern grid.
- 2
Cover the design with ironing paper.
- 3
Iron on medium heat for 30-60 seconds with circular motions.
- 4
Flip and iron the other side.
- 5
Let cool under a heavy book.
Ironing Tips
- π‘Medium heat only β too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
- π‘Keep the iron moving in slow circles β staying in one spot melts that area flat.
- π‘Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.
FAQ
What bead colors do I need for 3D Pixel Sword?βΌ
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