Panda
A cute panda eating bamboo. 14x14 easy pattern with 10 colors.
Materials Needed
1024 beads total Β· 10 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- White (A)Γ 650
- Empty/Transparent (F7F)Γ 118
- Gray (646)Γ 58
- Empty/Transparent (E6E)Γ 56
- Black (1E1)Γ 52
- Dark Gray (999)Γ 26
- Silver (C8C)Γ 25
- Dark Brown (5C4)Γ 18
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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.
Get keychain on Amazon βFridge magnet
Iron flat, peel the backing off a craft magnet and stick it on β no glue needed for small pieces.
Get fridge magnet on Amazon βPin / badge
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.
Get display piece on Amazon βπ₯ Ironing card
- Size
- 32Γ32
- Beads
- 1,024
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- AΓ650
- F7FΓ118
- 646Γ58
- E6EΓ56
- 1E1Γ52
- 999Γ26
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.
Background: China's National Treasure
The giant panda is native to the bamboo forests of central China and is recognized worldwide as a symbol of wildlife conservation. WWF's logo since 1961, the panda represents endangered species protection. Pandas eat 12-38 kg of bamboo daily despite having a carnivore's digestive system. Their distinctive black-and-white coloring provides camouflage in snowy, rocky mountain habitats. As a cultural icon, pandas appear in Kung Fu Panda, as Olympic mascots (Bing Dwen Dwen, 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics), and in Chinese diplomatic 'panda diplomacy.'
Design Notes: 14Γ14 Pixel Composition
This 14Γ14 grid (196 beads) uses only 3 colors: white for the body and face, black for ears, eye patches, arms and legs, and gray for subtle shading. The black eye patches are the most critical detail β without them, it could be any bear. At easy difficulty, this is one of the most popular animal patterns, particularly beloved in Asian markets. The 14Γ14 size is large enough for a coaster or wall 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 650
- β’Empty/Transparent Γ 118
- β’Gray Γ 58
- 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
Can I make a red panda with this pattern?βΌ
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