Hamburger
A classic hamburger with all the toppings. 14x14 medium pattern.
Materials Needed
140 beads total Β· 6 colorsThe Hamburger: An American Icon Goes Global
The hamburger's name comes from Hamburg, Germany, where minced beef patties were a local specialty in the 19th century. German immigrants brought the concept to America, where it was placed between two slices of bread at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, creating the modern burger. Today, the hamburger is one of the most recognizable food items worldwide. In pixel art, burgers are popular because their stacked layers β bun, lettuce, patty, cheese, tomato β create a satisfying color spectrum.
Design Notes: Stacked Layers on a Square Grid
The 14Γ14 grid captures the burger's iconic stacked-silhouette: golden bun top, green lettuce fringe, brown patty, yellow cheese drip, and bottom bun. The pattern uses 5 colors strategically β each layer is one solid color band, making the design instantly readable as a hamburger. The slight asymmetry of the cheese drip (yellow beads dripping below the patty line) adds playful character to an otherwise geometric design.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’14x14 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Brown Γ 35
- β’Green Γ 25
- β’Red Γ 20
- 1
Place beads on a 14x14 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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