Shark

A great white shark, 40x40 large pattern.

Panda Sitting Cat

40x40 gridMedium587 beads5 colors

😎Cool

Materials Needed

587 beads total · 5 colors

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 40×40
Beads: 587
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

I×335
I×116
A×111
722×22
A×3

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: Shark

What makes the Shark chart manageable is color blocking: the 40×40 grid resolves into 5 clearly separated zones, led by neutral Color546. 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 20-40 minutes; difficulty is rated medium across 587 beads.

Where It Shines

Think of the Shark chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 40×40 grid, 587 beads and 5-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The neutral 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
•Color546 × 335
•Color316 × 116
•Color0 × 111

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

What bead colors do I need for Shark?▼

The Shark chart uses 5 colors; the full list with per-color bead counts is on this page above. Color546 is the heaviest demand at 335 beads — check that shade first before starting.

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