Jupiter
The planet Jupiter with iconic banded clouds and great red spot. A 36Γ36 pattern.
Materials Needed
690 beads total Β· 7 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
- Pastel Orange (FFB)Γ 241
- Flesh (M)Γ 181
- Copper (B87)Γ 164
- Black (A)Γ 49
- Cocoa (6B3)Γ 34
- Gray (I)Γ 20
- Light Gray (J)Γ 1
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Finish it intoβ¦
Turn your finished piece into something usable β each option needs only one or two extra supplies.
Display piece
Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 36Γ36
- Beads
- 690
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- FFBΓ241
- MΓ181
- B87Γ164
- AΓ49
- 6B3Γ34
- IΓ20
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: Jupiter
What makes the Jupiter chart manageable is color blocking: the 36Γ36 grid resolves into 7 clearly separated zones, led by orange Pastel Orange. 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 40-90 minutes; difficulty is rated medium across 690 beads.
Where It Shines
Think of the Jupiter chart as a 40-90-minute project with a display payoff: the 36Γ36 grid, 690 beads and 7-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The orange 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’36x36 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Pastel Orange Γ 241
- β’Flesh Γ 181
- β’Copper Γ 164
- 1
Place beads on a 36x36 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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