Black Hole

A black hole with accretion disk, 48x48 extra-large pattern.

Saturn Nebula

48x48 gridMedium1554 beads5 colors

😎Cool

Materials Needed

1554 beads total · 5 colors

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 48×48
Beads: 1,554
Heat: High (cotton/linen)
Time per side: 25–40s

A×979
I×276
A×169
I×90
J×40

Keep the iron moving in circles — 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 48×48 grid resolves into 5 clearly separated zones, led by neutral Black. Lay each zone in beads first, then step back and check the borders — 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 1.5-3 minutes; difficulty is rated medium across 1554 beads.

Where It Shines

Think of the Black Hole chart as a 1.5-3-minute project with a display payoff: the 48×48 grid, 1554 beads and 5-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The neutral zones photograph well under warm light — 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 — Step by Step

Supplies

•48x48 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Black × 979
•Dark Gray × 276
•Clear × 169

1
Place beads on a 48x48 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

💡Medium heat only — too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
💡Keep the iron moving in slow circles — staying in one spot melts that area flat.
💡Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.

FAQ

How long does the Black Hole pattern take?▼

For the Black Hole chart at 48×48 (1554 beads, 5 colors, medium difficulty), expect roughly 1.5-3 minutes of placing beads plus 5-10 minutes of ironing, flipping, and cooling under weight.

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