Kirby Face
Classic round pink Kirby face with rosy cheeks. 12x12 easy pattern, iconic Nintendo design.
Materials Needed
488 beads total Β· 3 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
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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
- 488
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 15β25s
- OΓ80
- BΓ12
- AΓ8
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.
Background: Kirby
Kirby is the titular character of Nintendo's Kirby franchise, created by Masahiro Sakurai and first appearing in Kirby's Dream Land (1992) on the Game Boy. A small, round, pink puffball from the planet Pop Star, Kirby has the unique ability to inhale enemies and copy their powers. With his simple circular body, stubby arms, and signature red feet, Kirby has become one of Nintendo's most recognizable characters alongside Mario and Pikachu. The franchise has sold over 40 million copies worldwide.
Design Notes: 12Γ12 Pixel Composition
This 12Γ12 grid (100 beads) renders Kirby's face with only 3 colors: pink dominates as the body, red forms the rosy cheeks and feet, and black defines the eyes. The near-perfect circular shape is achieved through carefully placed pixel curves. At just 3 colors and easy difficulty, this is one of the simplest character patterns available β perfect for very young crafters or as a quick desk ornament.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’24x24 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Pink Γ 80
- β’Red Γ 12
- β’Black Γ 8
- 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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