Rainbow & Cloud

A cheerful rainbow arching over a fluffy cloud. 16x12 medium pattern.

16x12 gridMedium168 beads7 colors

Materials Needed

168 beads total · 7 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: 168
Heat: Medium (wool setting)
Time per side: 10–15s

B×18
R×18
K×18
H29×18
H44×18
H37×18

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: Rainbow & Cloud

At 168 beads and 7 colors, the Rainbow & Cloud chart sits in the S-tier of our nature collection — substantial enough to reward careful color placement, still small enough to finish in one 10-20-minute session. The palette runs from Red through Orange, and the pattern page's color list doubles as a shopping check: every shade is named with its exact bead count, so you can confirm your stash covers the yellow dominant zones before committing.

Where It Shines

Where does the Rainbow & Cloud pattern fit in a real collection? Its 16×12 footprint and 168-bead count place it in the display tier: too detailed for a first project, but a satisfying second or third build. The yellow 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

•16x12 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Red × 18
•Orange × 18
•Yellow × 18

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

What bead colors do I need for Rainbow & Cloud?▼

The Rainbow & Cloud chart uses 7 colors; the full list with per-color bead counts is on this page above. Red is the heaviest demand at 18 beads — check that shade first before starting.

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