Mandala
A symmetric geometric mandala with radiating petals and rings. A 29Γ29 pattern.
Materials Needed
495 beads total Β· 7 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- Yellow (K)Γ 125
- Nutmeg (826)Γ 78
- Coral (FF7)Γ 77
- Ocean Blue (4F4)Γ 71
- Neon Blue (009)Γ 65
- Plum (8E4)Γ 41
- Pistachio (93C)Γ 38
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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
- 29Γ29
- Beads
- 495
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- KΓ125
- 826Γ78
- FF7Γ77
- 4F4Γ71
- 009Γ65
- 8E4Γ41
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: Mandala
The Mandala design is built around 7 bead colors, with orange (Yellow, Nutmeg) carrying most of the 495 beads. On a 29Γ29 grid that density keeps large areas in single-color runs, so you can fill the background zones while watching a show and save the detail rows β the outline and facial features β for when you want full concentration. Medium heat and slow circles when ironing keep the orange areas from over-fusing; a 20-40 minute build at medium difficulty.
Where It Shines
Think of the Mandala chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 29Γ29 grid, 495 beads and 7-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The orange zones photograph well under warm light β worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler nature 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’29x29 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Yellow Γ 125
- β’Nutmeg Γ 78
- β’Coral Γ 77
- 1
Place beads on a 29x29 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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