Retro Video Game Letters
A pixel art alphabet set in a vibrant retro video game style, with each letter outlined in bright neon colors against a dark background.
Materials Needed
16384 beads total Β· 14 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- Dark Background (1A1)Γ 5199
- Dark Background (2A1)Γ 4073
- Neon Orange (D4A)Γ 1260
- Neon Orange (FF5)Γ 753
- Neon Purple (630)Γ 700
- Dark Background (323)Γ 699
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Finish it intoβ¦
Turn your finished piece into something usable β each option needs only one or two extra supplies.
Display piece
Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 128Γ128
- Beads
- 16,384
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- 1A1Γ5199
- 2A1Γ4073
- D4AΓ1260
- FF5Γ753
- 630Γ700
- 323Γ699
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: Retro Video Game Letters
At 16384 beads and 14 colors, the Retro Video Game Letters chart sits in the XL-tier of our letters collection β substantial enough to reward careful color placement, still small enough to finish in one 6-12-minute session. The palette runs from Dark Background through Dark Background, and the pattern page's color list doubles as a shopping check: every shade is named with its exact bead count, so you can confirm your stash covers the deep dark dominant zones before committing.
Where It Shines
Where does the Retro Video Game Letters pattern fit in a real collection? Its 128Γ128 footprint and 16384-bead count place it in the display tier: too detailed for a first project, but a satisfying second or third build. The deep dark lead color and 14-color span mean one mid-size jar of each shade covers it with leftovers. Group it with other letters designs on a pegboard wall or shadow box for a rotating exhibit.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’128x128 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Dark Background Γ 5199
- β’Dark Background Γ 4073
- β’Neon Orange Γ 1260
- 1
Place beads on a 128x128 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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