Black Hole
A mysterious black hole with a swirling accretion disk. 14x14 hard pattern.
Materials Needed
183 beads total Β· 6 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.
Fridge magnet
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 both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 14Γ14
- Beads
- 183
- Heat
- Medium (wool setting)
- Time per side
- 10β15s
- AΓ36
- H37Γ32
- RΓ30
- BΓ24
- KΓ20
- AΓ12
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: Black Hole
What makes the Black Hole chart manageable is color blocking: the 14Γ14 grid resolves into 6 clearly separated zones, led by deep dark Black. 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 10-20 minutes; difficulty is rated hard across 183 beads.
Where It Shines
Think of the Black Hole chart as a 10-20-minute project with a display payoff: the 14Γ14 grid, 183 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 space 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’14x14 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Black Γ 36
- β’Dark Purple Γ 32
- β’Orange Γ 30
- 1
Place beads on a 14x14 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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