Tails Face
Miles 'Tails' Prower's friendly face in a 32x32 fuse bead pattern. A perfect mid-size project for Sonic fans.
Materials Needed
1024 beads total Β· 15 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- White (A)Γ 594
- Light Orange (FFB)Γ 89
- Black (1E1)Γ 85
- Empty/Transparent (F7F)Γ 60
- Dark Brown (5C4)Γ 40
- Gray (646)Γ 32
- Orange (FF8)Γ 31
- Dark Gray (B0B)Γ 16
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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.
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Iron fully solid on both sides, then hot-glue a pin back to the center.
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Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 32Γ32
- Beads
- 1,024
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- AΓ594
- FFBΓ89
- 1E1Γ85
- F7FΓ60
- 5C4Γ40
- 646Γ32
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: Tails Face
What makes the Tails Face chart manageable is color blocking: the 32Γ32 grid resolves into 6 clearly separated zones, led by deep dark Color1162. Lay each zone in beads first, then step back and check the borders β 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 20-40 minutes; difficulty is rated medium across 334 beads.
Where It Shines
Think of the Tails Face chart as a 20-40-minute project with a display payoff: the 32Γ32 grid, 334 beads and 6-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The deep dark zones photograph well under warm light β worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler sonic charts when teaching kids or running a craft night; mixed difficulty keeps a group engaged.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’32x32 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’White Γ 594
- β’Light Orange Γ 89
- β’Black Γ 85
- 1
Place beads on a 32x32 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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