Skeleton
A Minecraft Skeleton mob. 8x16 pattern with 3 colors — deceptively simple!
Materials Needed
128 beads total · 3 colorsBackground: The Skeleton
The Skeleton is a hostile mob in Minecraft that spawns in dark areas and attacks players with a bow and arrows. One of the game's original enemies, the Skeleton is notorious for its accuracy and range — making it dangerous in the open. In sunlight, Skeletons burn (like Zombies), so they seek shelter during the day. Skeletons drop bones (for bonemeal fertilizer) and arrows when killed. Their distinctive white bone-colored body with a permanent bow has made them an iconic Minecraft enemy alongside Creepers and Zombies.
Design Notes: 8×16 Pixel Composition
This 8×16 grid (128 beads) uses only 3 colors: white for the bones, light gray for shadows, and black for the eye sockets and outline. The skull's two black eye sockets are essential — they give the Skeleton its menacing hollow gaze. The ribcage and limb bones should be clearly articulated. The tall proportions capture the Skeleton's upright stance. At 3 colors, it's deceptively simple — the challenge is in creating a recognizable skeleton with minimal colors.