Diamond Sword
A Minecraft diamond sword icon in blocky pixel style. A 40Γ40 large pattern.
Materials Needed
295 beads total Β· 7 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- Turquoise (40E)Γ 83
- Dark Gray (I)Γ 58
- Black (A)Γ 48
- Teal (H48)Γ 44
- Robin's Egg (00C)Γ 32
- Cocoa (6B3)Γ 23
- Light Gray (J)Γ 7
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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
- 40Γ40
- Beads
- 295
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- 40EΓ83
- IΓ58
- AΓ48
- H48Γ44
- 00CΓ32
- 6B3Γ23
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: Diamond Sword
What makes the Diamond Sword chart manageable is color blocking: the 40Γ40 grid resolves into 7 clearly separated zones, led by deep dark Turquoise. 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 20-40 minutes; difficulty is rated medium across 295 beads.
Where It Shines
Think of the Diamond Sword chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 40Γ40 grid, 295 beads and 7-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 β worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler minecraft charts when teaching kids or running a craft night; mixed difficulty keeps a group engaged.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’40x40 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Turquoise Γ 83
- β’Dark Gray Γ 58
- β’Black Γ 48
- 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
- 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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