Mushroom
A cute red mushroom with white spots. 8x10 easy pattern with 4 colors.
Materials Needed
212 beads total Β· 2 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.
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 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
- 212
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 15β25s
- BΓ20
- AΓ16
- VΓ14
- XΓ8
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.
Colors & Technique: Mushroom
What makes the Mushroom chart manageable is color blocking: the 24Γ24 grid resolves into 2 clearly separated zones, led by orange Red. Lay each zone in beads first, then step back and check the borders β misaligned color boundaries are the most common flaw at this scale, and they are far easier to fix before ironing. Total build time lands around 20-40 minutes; difficulty is rated easy across 212 beads.
Where It Shines
Think of the Mushroom chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 24Γ24 grid, 212 beads and 2-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The orange zones photograph well under warm light β worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler easy charts when teaching kids or running a craft night; mixed difficulty keeps a group engaged.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’24x24 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Red Γ 20
- β’White Γ 16
- β’Brown Γ 14
- 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
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