Lion

A male lion head with mane, 48x48 extra-large pattern.

Axolotl Elephant

48x48 gridMedium1426 beads6 colors

😎Cool

Materials Needed

1426 beads total · 6 colors

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 48×48
Beads: 1,426
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

EAA×399
E39×318
6B3×269
FFB×182
826×179
M×79

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: Lion

The Lion design is built around 6 bead colors, with orange (Marigold, Butterscotch) carrying most of the 1426 beads. On a 48×48 grid that density keeps large areas in single-color runs, so you can fill the background zones while watching a show and save the detail rows — the outline and facial features — for when you want full concentration. Medium heat and slow circles when ironing keep the orange areas from over-fusing; a 40-90 minute build at medium difficulty.

Where It Shines

Where does the Lion pattern fit in a real collection? Its 48×48 footprint and 1426-bead count place it in the display tier: too detailed for a first project, but a satisfying second or third build. The orange lead color and 6-color span mean one mid-size jar of each shade covers it with leftovers. Group it with other animals designs on a pegboard wall or shadow box for a rotating exhibit.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•48x48 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Marigold × 399
•Butterscotch × 318
•Cocoa × 269

1
Place beads on a 48x48 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 Lion pattern take?▼

For the Lion chart at 48×48 (1426 beads, 6 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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