Plankton
Plankton perler bead pattern β one green micro-organism, one big red eye, one evil plan. 136 beads, easy, 32x32.
Materials Needed
784 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.
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Iron flat, peel the backing off a craft magnet and stick it on β no glue needed for small pieces.
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- Size
- 64Γ64
- Beads
- 784
- Heat
- High (cotton/linen)
- Time per side
- 25β40s
- 1E6Γ565
- F5FΓ99
- 0A0Γ80
- 7F7Γ40
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: Plankton
Color planning comes first on the Plankton pattern: sort your Grey and White stock before you start, because those two shades alone account for the majority of the 784-bead count across 4 colors. The 64Γ64 layout means each pegboard row takes roughly 8-10 minutes once you hit a rhythm. Iron both sides and press under a book while cooling so the finished piece stays flat for framing or magnets.
Where It Shines
Think of the Plankton chart as a 40-90-minute project with a display payoff: the 64Γ64 grid, 784 beads and 4-color palette produce a piece with enough presence for a desk or shelf on its own. The deep dark zones photograph well under warm light β worth remembering if you share makes on social media. Pair with simpler spongebob 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’64x64 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Grey Γ 565
- β’White Γ 99
- β’Black Γ 80
- 1
Place beads on a 64x64 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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