Giraffe
A tall giraffe with spots. 12x18 medium pattern with 13 colors.
Materials Needed
1024 beads total Β· 13 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- White (A)Γ 726
- Empty/Transparent (F7F)Γ 115
- Wheat (FFD)Γ 47
- Dark Brown (5C4)Γ 45
- Peru (W)Γ 24
- Black (1E1)Γ 18
- Gray (646)Γ 15
- Brown (V)Γ 8
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Finish it intoβ¦
Turn your finished piece into something usable β each option needs only one or two extra supplies.
Keychain
Iron, then thread a key ring through an empty corner hole (leave one bead unplaced) and close with pliers.
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Iron flat, peel the backing off a craft magnet and stick it on β no glue needed for small pieces.
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Iron fully solid on both sides, then hot-glue a pin back to the center.
Get pin / badge on Amazon βDisplay piece
Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 32Γ32
- Beads
- 1,024
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- AΓ726
- F7FΓ115
- FFDΓ47
- 5C4Γ45
- WΓ24
- 1E1Γ18
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.
Design Notes: 12Γ18 Tall Proportions
This 12Γ18 grid (216 beads) uses 4 colors. The unusual 12Γ18 dimensions (taller than wide) are essential for the giraffe's iconic long neck β at 18 rows tall, it's one of the tallest patterns in the collection. The brown spots on a yellow-orange body are the key detail. This pattern is perfect for safari-themed nursery decor or as a standalone shelf piece.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’32x32 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’White Γ 726
- β’Empty/Transparent Γ 115
- β’Wheat Γ 47
- 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
- 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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