Elephant
An African elephant, 56x56 extra-large pattern.
Materials Needed
1725 beads total Β· 5 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
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π₯ Ironing card
- Size
- 56Γ56
- Beads
- 1,725
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- IΓ951
- AΓ390
- IΓ357
- JΓ15
- AΓ12
Keep the iron moving in circles β 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: Elephant
At 1725 beads and 5 colors, the Elephant chart sits in the L-tier of our animals collection β substantial enough to reward careful color placement, still small enough to finish in one 1.5-3-minute session. The palette runs from Gray through Black, 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 neutral dominant zones before committing.
Where It Shines
Think of the Elephant chart as a 1.5-3-minute project with a display payoff: the 56Γ56 grid, 1725 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 β 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 β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’56x56 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Gray Γ 951
- β’Black Γ 390
- β’Dark Gray Γ 357
- 1
Place beads on a 56x56 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
- π‘Medium heat only β too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
- π‘Keep the iron moving in slow circles β staying in one spot melts that area flat.
- π‘Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.
FAQ
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