Shark

A fierce shark swimming through the ocean. 16x12 medium pattern with 4 colors.

16x12 gridMedium192 beads4 colors

🐱Cute

Materials Needed

192 beads total · 4 colors

Design Notes: 16×12 Streamlined Body

This 16×12 grid (192 beads) uses 4 colors. The shark's body needs to look sleek and menacing — 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 — Step by Step

Supplies

•16x12 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Blue × 70
•Dark Blue × 50
•White × 40

1
Place beads on a 16x12 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

Can I make a great white shark color variant?▼

Yes — swap the blue body for gray (top half) and white (bottom half) for a realistic great white shark look. The teeth and fins stay the same. This is the most requested color variant by kids.

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