Penguin

An emperor penguin, 32x32 medium pattern.

Hedgehog Butterfly

32x32 gridMedium263 beads8 colors

🐱Cute

Materials Needed

263 beads total · 8 colors

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 32×32
Beads: 263
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

A×124
I×53
FDF×33
FFF×28
J×13

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: Penguin

At 263 beads and 8 colors, the Penguin chart sits in the S-tier of our animals collection — substantial enough to reward careful color placement, still small enough to finish in one 20-40-minute session. The palette runs from Color0 through Color316, and the pattern page's color list doubles as a shopping check: every shade is named with its exact bead count, so you can confirm your stash covers the deep dark dominant zones before committing.

Where It Shines

Think of the Penguin chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 32×32 grid, 263 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

•32x32 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Color0 × 124
•Color316 × 53
•Color1062 × 33

1
Place beads on a 32x32 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 Penguin pattern take?▼

For the Penguin chart at 32×32 (263 beads, 8 colors, medium difficulty), expect roughly 20-40 minutes of placing beads plus 5-10 minutes of ironing, flipping, and cooling under weight.

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