Northern Lights

The mesmerizing aurora borealis dancing across a starry night sky. 20x14 hard pattern.

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20x14 gridHard180 beads7 colors

🚀Space🔍Detailed

Materials Needed

180 beads total · 7 colors

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Turn your finished piece into something usable — each option needs only one or two extra supplies.

Fridge magnet

Iron flat, peel the backing off a craft magnet and stick it on — no glue needed for small pieces.

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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: 20×14
Beads: 180
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 15–25s

00F×42
H31×34
H45×30
H37×26
H42×38
A×34

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: Northern Lights

Color planning comes first on the Northern Lights pattern: sort your Green and Light Green stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 180-bead count across 7 colors. The 20×14 layout means each pegboard row takes roughly 2-3 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 wall art.

Where It Shines

Where does the Northern Lights pattern fit in a real collection? Its 20×14 footprint and 180-bead count place it in the display tier: too detailed for a first project, but a satisfying second or third build. The green lead color and 7-color span mean one mid-size jar of each shade covers it with leftovers. Group it with other nature designs on a pegboard wall or shadow box for a rotating exhibit.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•20x14 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Green × 42
•Light Green × 34
•Blue × 30

1
Place beads on a 20x14 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

How long does the Northern Lights pattern take?▼

For the Northern Lights chart at 20×14 (180 beads, 7 colors, hard difficulty), expect roughly 10-20 minutes of placing beads plus 5-10 minutes of ironing, flipping, and cooling under weight.

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