Birthday Cake Tile
A detailed birthday cake marker tile with candles and frosting for your perpetual calendar.
Materials Needed
169 beads total Β· 9 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- Toasted Marshmallow (FFF)Γ 50
- Bubblegum Pink (FF9)Γ 31
- Frosty White (F0F)Γ 27
- Gray (I)Γ 20
- Light Gray (J)Γ 18
- Yellow (K)Γ 7
- Pumpkin (FF7)Γ 6
- Cardinal (C41)Γ 6
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Turn your finished piece into something usable β each option needs only one or two extra supplies.
Fridge magnet
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.
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Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 20Γ20
- Beads
- 169
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 15β25s
- FFFΓ50
- FF9Γ31
- F0FΓ27
- IΓ20
- JΓ18
- KΓ7
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: 20Γ20 Pixel Composition
The 20Γ20 grid (169 beads, 9 colors) is a medium intermediate-level design. This medium size works well for coasters, small wall art, and desk decorations. The 9-color palette provides good detail without being overwhelming. Complete in a single crafting session of 30-60 minutes.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’20x20 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Toasted Marshmallow Γ 50
- β’Bubblegum Pink Γ 31
- β’Frosty White Γ 27
- 1
Place beads on a 20x20 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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