Moon Phases
All moon phases from new moon to full moon. 16x8 easy pattern.
Materials Needed
114 beads total Β· 3 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.
Get keychain on Amazon βFridge magnet
Iron flat, peel the backing off a craft magnet and stick it on β no glue needed for small pieces.
Get fridge magnet on Amazon βPin / badge
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
- 16Γ8
- Beads
- 114
- Heat
- Medium (wool setting)
- Time per side
- 10β15s
- AΓ42
- JΓ30
- AΓ24
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: Moon Phases
The Moon Phases design is built around 3 bead colors, with neutral (White, Light Gray) carrying most of the 114 beads. On a 16Γ8 grid that density keeps large areas in single-color runs, so you can fill the background zones while watching a show and save the detail rows β the outline and facial features β for when you want full concentration. Medium heat and slow circles when ironing keep the neutral areas from over-fusing; a 10-20 minute build at easy difficulty.
Where It Shines
Where does the Moon Phases pattern fit in a real collection? Its 16Γ8 footprint and 114-bead count place it in the display tier: too detailed for a first project, but a satisfying second or third build. The neutral lead color and 3-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’16x8 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’White Γ 42
- β’Light Gray Γ 30
- β’Black Γ 24
- 1
Place beads on a 16x8 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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