Chinese Dragon

A majestic Chinese dragon head with fiery mane, golden scales, and fierce eyes. A spectacular 40x40 display piece.

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40x40 gridHard1600 beads20 colors

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Materials Needed

1600 beads total · 20 colors

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Display piece

Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 40×40
Beads: 1,600
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

A×909
1E1×204
CC1×146
990×53
5C4×43
K×41

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: Chinese Dragon

Color planning comes first on the Chinese Dragon pattern: sort your Gold and Black stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 1494-bead count across 20 colors. The 40×40 layout means each pegboard row takes roughly 5-6 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 home decor.

Where It Shines

Think of the Chinese Dragon chart as a 40-90-minute project with a display payoff: the 40×40 grid, 1494 beads and 6-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
•White × 909
•Black × 204
•Crimson × 146

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 Chinese Dragon pattern take?▼

For the Chinese Dragon chart at 40×40 (1494 beads, 6 colors, hard difficulty), expect roughly 40-90 minutes of placing beads plus 5-10 minutes of ironing, flipping, and cooling under weight.

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