Easter Egg
A beautifully decorated Easter egg with colorful stripes and patterns.
Materials Needed
576 beads total Β· 10 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- Light Blue (H50)Γ 24
- Orange (R)Γ 22
- Pink (O)Γ 12
- Yellow (K)Γ 16
- White (A)Γ 8
- Red (B)Γ 12
- Green (H29)Γ 8
- Purple (H37)Γ 12
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π₯ Ironing card
- Size
- 24Γ24
- Beads
- 576
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 15β25s
- H50Γ24
- RΓ22
- OΓ12
- KΓ16
- AΓ8
- BΓ12
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: Easter Egg
Color planning comes first on the Easter Egg pattern: sort your Light Blue and Orange stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 576-bead count across 10 colors. The 24Γ24 layout means each pegboard row takes roughly 3-4 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 magnets.
Where It Shines
Where does the Easter Egg pattern fit in a real collection? Its 24Γ24 footprint and 576-bead count place it in the display tier: too detailed for a first project, but a satisfying second or third build. The teal lead color and 10-color span mean one mid-size jar of each shade covers it with leftovers. Group it with other seasonal designs on a pegboard wall or shadow box for a rotating exhibit.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’24x24 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Light Blue Γ 24
- β’Orange Γ 22
- β’Pink Γ 12
- 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
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