Mario Lava Escape
Mario leaping over bubbling lava on stone platforms in a volcano - an intense 64x64 fuse bead pattern.
Materials Needed
4096 beads total Β· 23 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- Dark Gray (646)Γ 196
- Black (1E1)Γ 166
- Dark Brown (4A3)Γ 108
- Rust (F46)Γ 87
- Light Gray (DCD)Γ 86
- Gray (9B9)Γ 52
- Silver (C1C)Γ 35
- Brown (704)Γ 26
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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
- 64Γ64
- Beads
- 4,096
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- 646Γ196
- 1E1Γ166
- 4A3Γ108
- F46Γ87
- DCDΓ86
- 9B9Γ52
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: Mario Lava Escape
What makes the Mario Lava Escape chart manageable is color blocking: the 64Γ64 grid resolves into 23 clearly separated zones, led by deep dark Dark Gray. 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 3-6 minutes; difficulty is rated hard across 4096 beads.
Where It Shines
Where does the Mario Lava Escape pattern fit in a real collection? Its 64Γ64 footprint and 4096-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 23-color span mean one mid-size jar of each shade covers it with leftovers. Group it with other mario designs on a pegboard wall or shadow box for a rotating exhibit.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’64x64 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Dark Gray Γ 196
- β’Black Γ 166
- β’Dark Brown Γ 108
- 1
Place beads on a 64x64 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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