Dragon

A majestic dragon head with scales and horns. A 48×48 pattern.

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48x48 gridHard1696 beads6 colors

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Materials Needed

1696 beads total · 6 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: 48×48
Beads: 1,696
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

FFB×584
R×435
A×326
6B3×167
B87×140
I×44

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: Dragon

Color planning comes first on the Dragon pattern: sort your Cheddar and Neon Orange stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 1696-bead count across 6 colors. The 48×48 layout means each pegboard row takes roughly 6-8 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 Dragon chart as a 1.5-3-minute project with a display payoff: the 48×48 grid, 1696 beads and 6-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The orange 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

•48x48 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Cheddar × 584
•Neon Orange × 435
•Black × 326

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

What bead colors do I need for Dragon?▼

The Dragon chart uses 6 colors; the full list with per-color bead counts is on this page above. Cheddar is the heaviest demand at 584 beads — check that shade first before starting.

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