Planet Earth
Planet Earth with visible continents and oceans. 14x14 medium pattern.
Materials Needed
196 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.
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 βDisplay piece
Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 14Γ14
- Beads
- 196
- Heat
- Medium (wool setting)
- Time per side
- 10β15s
- H44Γ52
- H42Γ28
- H29Γ32
- AΓ20
- VΓ8
- H50Γ12
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: Planet Earth
At 196 beads and 6 colors, the Planet Earth chart sits in the S-tier of our space collection β substantial enough to reward careful color placement, still small enough to finish in one 10-20-minute session. The palette runs from Blue through Dark Blue, and the pattern page's color list doubles as a shopping check: every shade is named with its exact bead count, so you can confirm your stash covers the blue dominant zones before committing.
Where It Shines
Think of the Planet Earth chart as a 10-20-minute project with a display payoff: the 14Γ14 grid, 196 beads and 6-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The blue 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’Blue Γ 52
- β’Dark Blue Γ 28
- β’Green Γ 32
- 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
What bead colors do I need for Planet Earth?βΌ
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