Piranha Plant

A Piranha Plant popping out of its pipe. 14x16 hard pattern with 7 colors.

14x16 gridHard224 beads7 colors

Materials Needed

224 beads total · 7 colors

Piranha Plant: Mario's Most Iconic Enemy

The Piranha Plant (Packun Flower in Japanese) first appeared in the original Super Mario Bros. (1985), emerging from green pipes to snap at passing players. Designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, the character was inspired by the Venus flytrap and has become one of gaming's most recognizable plant creatures. In Super Smash Bros., the Piranha Plant was even added as a playable DLC fighter — a testament to its enduring popularity. The red-and-green color scheme with white-spotted lips makes it instantly recognizable in any medium, including bead art.

Design Notes: Pipe Frame and Emerging Lips

The 14×16 hard-difficulty grid captures two distinct elements: the green pipe base (bottom third) with its distinctive lip rim, and the red-and-white Piranha Plant head emerging above. The 7-color palette requires careful placement — the white spots on the lips, the green stem, and the triangular teeth are each just 1-3 beads, making precision critical. This pattern is a favorite among Mario series collectors for its dynamic 'popping out' composition.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•14x16 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Red × 50
•Green × 45
•White × 35

1
Place beads on a 14x16 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

Why is this pattern rated 'hard'?▼

With 7 colors on a 14×16 grid and numerous 1-2 bead details (teeth, lip spots, stem highlights), this pattern demands sustained attention. The pipe section is straightforward, but the Piranha Plant head has many small color transitions. Best for experienced crafters ages 10+.

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