Grand Castle Tower

A grand stone castle tower with battlements, flag, and arched door. A classic 40x40 retro game build!

Castle Tower Plumber Pixel Odyssey

40x40 gridMedium571 beads8 colors

😎Cool

Materials Needed

571 beads total · 8 colors

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Display piece

Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 40×40
Beads: 571
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

V×200
A×100
B×80
U×60
I×50
000×40

Keep the iron moving in circles — 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: Grand Castle Tower

Color planning comes first on the Grand Castle Tower pattern: sort your Brown and Black stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 571-bead count across 8 colors. The 40×40 layout means each pegboard row takes roughly 5-6 minutes once you hit a rhythm. Iron both sides and press under a book while cooling so the finished piece stays flat for framing or home decor.

Where It Shines

Think of the Grand Castle Tower chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 40×40 grid, 571 beads and 8-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The deep dark zones photograph well under warm light — worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler mario charts when teaching kids or running a craft night; mixed difficulty keeps a group engaged.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•40x40 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Brown × 200
•Black × 100
•Red × 80

1
Place beads on a 40x40 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

💡Medium heat only — too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
💡Keep the iron moving in slow circles — staying in one spot melts that area flat.
💡Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.

FAQ

What bead colors do I need for Grand Castle Tower?▼

The Grand Castle Tower chart uses 8 colors; the full list with per-color bead counts is on this page above. Brown is the heaviest demand at 200 beads — check that shade first before starting.

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