Ocean Wave

A crashing ocean wave with sea foam. 16x12 medium pattern.

16x12 gridMedium133 beads5 colors

Materials Needed

133 beads total · 5 colors

Top colors used in this pattern — tap a color to find matching beads:

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Finish it into…

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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Pin / badge

Iron fully solid on both sides, then hot-glue a pin back to the center.

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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: 16×12
Beads: 133
Heat: Medium (wool setting)
Time per side: 10–15s

H44×35
H50×30
A×30
H42×25
H57×20

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: Ocean Wave

What makes the Ocean Wave chart manageable is color blocking: the 16×12 grid resolves into 5 clearly separated zones, led by teal Blue. Lay each zone in beads first, then step back and check the borders — 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 10-20 minutes; difficulty is rated medium across 133 beads.

Where It Shines

Think of the Ocean Wave chart as a 10-20-minute project with a display payoff: the 16×12 grid, 133 beads and 5-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The teal zones photograph well under warm light — 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 — Step by Step

Supplies

•16x12 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Blue × 35
•Light Blue × 30
•White × 30

1
Place beads on a 16x12 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 Ocean Wave pattern take?▼

For the Ocean Wave chart at 16×12 (133 beads, 5 colors, medium difficulty), expect roughly 10-20 minutes of placing beads plus 5-10 minutes of ironing, flipping, and cooling under weight.

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