Butterfly

A monarch butterfly wings spread, 40x40 large pattern.

Penguin Panda

40x40 gridMedium850 beads8 colors

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Materials Needed

850 beads total · 8 colors

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 40×40
Beads: 850
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

A×204
B87×138
6B3×133
V×116
W×113
I×104

Keep the iron moving in circles — 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: Butterfly

What makes the Butterfly chart manageable is color blocking: the 40×40 grid resolves into 8 clearly separated zones, led by deep dark Black. Lay each zone in beads first, then step back and check the borders — misaligned color boundaries are the most common flaw at this scale, and they are far easier to fix before ironing. Total build time lands around 40-90 minutes; difficulty is rated medium across 850 beads.

Where It Shines

Think of the Butterfly chart as a 40-90-minute project with a display payoff: the 40×40 grid, 850 beads and 8-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The deep dark zones photograph well under warm light — worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler animals charts when teaching kids or running a craft night; mixed difficulty keeps a group engaged.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•40x40 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Black × 204
•Copper × 138
•Cocoa × 133

1
Place beads on a 40x40 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

💡Medium heat only — too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
💡Keep the iron moving in slow circles — staying in one spot melts that area flat.
💡Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.

FAQ

How long does the Butterfly pattern take?▼

For the Butterfly chart at 40×40 (850 beads, 8 colors, medium difficulty), expect roughly 40-90 minutes of placing beads plus 5-10 minutes of ironing, flipping, and cooling under weight.

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