Koala

A cuddly koala bear on a branch. 10x12 easy pattern with 4 colors.

20x24 gridEasy480 beads4 colors

🐱Cute

Materials Needed

480 beads total · 4 colors

Background: Koala

A cuddly koala bear on a branch. 10x12 easy pattern with 4 colors. This animal-themed pattern brings the natural world to pixel-art life. The 10×12 grid with 4 colors captures the distinctive features that make this creature recognizable. Animal patterns are perennially popular for their broad appeal across age groups and their versatility as magnets, keychains, and decorations.

Design Notes: 10×12 Pixel Composition

The 10×12 grid (120 beads, 4 colors) is a compact beginner-friendly design. This compact size is perfect for keychains, magnets, and small ornaments. The 4-color palette keeps it simple and quick — most crafters finish in 15-20 minutes. Ideal for beginners and group crafting activities.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•20x24 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Gray × 50
•Light Gray × 35
•White × 20

1
Place beads on a 20x24 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.