Alien
A cute green alien face with big eyes. 10x12 easy pattern.
Materials Needed
576 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.
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Iron flat, peel the backing off a craft magnet and stick it on β no glue needed for small pieces.
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Iron fully solid on both sides, then hot-glue a pin back to the center.
Get pin / badge 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
- 576
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 15β25s
- H29Γ40
- H31Γ25
- AΓ20
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: Alien
Color planning comes first on the Alien pattern: sort your Green and Light Green stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 576-bead count across 5 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 keychains.
Where It Shines
Where does the Alien 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 green lead color and 5-color span mean one mid-size jar of each shade covers it with leftovers. Group it with other space 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’Green Γ 40
- β’Light Green Γ 25
- β’Black Γ 20
- 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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