Reindeer
Christmas reindeer face with a red nose. 12x14 medium pattern with 6 colors.
Materials Needed
231 beads total Β· 5 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
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Finish it intoβ¦
Turn your finished piece into something usable β each option needs only one or two extra supplies.
Keychain
Iron, then thread a key ring through an empty corner hole (leave one bead unplaced) and close with pliers.
Get keychain on Amazon βFridge magnet
Iron flat, peel the backing off a craft magnet and stick it on β no glue needed for small pieces.
Get fridge magnet on Amazon βDisplay piece
Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 24Γ24
- Beads
- 231
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 15β25s
- VΓ48
- UΓ30
- BΓ15
- XΓ18
- AΓ10
- AΓ7
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.
Rudolph: The Most Famous Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first appeared in a 1939 promotional booklet written by Robert L. May for Montgomery Ward department stores. The story of the misfit reindeer whose glowing nose saves Christmas became an instant classic, selling 2.4 million copies that first year. The 1964 stop-motion television special cemented Rudolph in popular culture forever. The character's message β that what makes you different makes you special β resonates with children and crafters alike.
Design Notes: Capturing Character in 12Γ14
The pattern's most important pixel is the single red bead for Rudolph's nose β without it, the design is just a brown deer face. The 6-color palette (brown, dark brown, white, black, red, tan) is used economically: the antlers branch into the upper corners using tan and brown, while white highlights around the eyes add warmth and expression. At medium difficulty, this pattern is a holiday favorite for ornaments and gift tags.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’24x24 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Brown Γ 48
- β’Dark Brown Γ 30
- β’Red Γ 15
- 1
Place beads on a 24x24 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
What makes this a 'medium' difficulty pattern?βΌ
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