Planet Mars
The red planet Mars with surface features. 12x12 medium pattern.
Materials Needed
140 beads total Β· 4 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
- 12Γ12
- Beads
- 140
- Heat
- Medium (wool setting)
- Time per side
- 10β15s
- BΓ42
- 8B0Γ28
- RΓ22
- VΓ16
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 Mars
The Planet Mars design is built around 4 bead colors, with warm red (Red, Dark Red) carrying most of the 140 beads. On a 12Γ12 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 warm red areas from over-fusing; a 10-20 minute build at medium difficulty.
Where It Shines
Where does the Planet Mars pattern fit in a real collection? Its 12Γ12 footprint and 140-bead count place it in the display tier: too detailed for a first project, but a satisfying second or third build. The warm red lead color and 4-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’12x12 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Red Γ 42
- β’Dark Red Γ 28
- β’Orange Γ 22
- 1
Place beads on a 12x12 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 Mars?βΌ
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