Shark
A fierce shark swimming through the ocean. 16x12 medium pattern with 4 colors.
Materials Needed
153 beads total Β· 3 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
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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
- 24Γ24
- Beads
- 153
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 15β25s
- H44Γ70
- H42Γ50
- AΓ40
- IΓ32
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: 16Γ12 Streamlined Body
This 16Γ12 grid (192 beads) uses 4 colors. The shark's body needs to look sleek and menacing β the key details are the triangular dorsal fin on top, the jagged teeth (white), and the torpedo-shaped body. Blue for the upper body, dark blue for the underside, white for teeth and eye, and gray for the fin. This pattern is very popular with ocean-loving kids and Shark Week fans.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’24x24 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Blue Γ 70
- β’Dark Blue Γ 50
- β’White Γ 40
- 1
Place beads on a 24x24 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 great white shark color variant?βΌ
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