Discover the wonderful world of fuse beads - a creative craft medium that lets you create stunning pixel art and 3D designs.
Fuse beads, also known as Perler beads, Hama beads, or Artkal beads, are small plastic beads that can be arranged on a special pegboard to create patterns and designs. Once arranged, the beads are fused together using heat (usually from an iron), creating a solid, durable piece of art.
Create classic pixel art designs by placing beads on a square grid
Available in hundreds of colors from multiple brands
Heat fusing creates lasting, durable creations
Several manufacturers produce fuse beads, each with their own color palettes and characteristics:
The most popular brand in the US, known for high-quality beads with consistent colors. Features 80+ colors including specialty finishes like glow-in-the-dark and pearl.
A Chinese brand offering 159+ colors, including mini beads for fine detail work. Very popular in Europe and increasingly worldwide. Excellent color variety at affordable prices.
A Danish brand known for excellent quality. Offers both Midi (larger) and Mini (smaller) sizes. Features 70+ colors with a focus on vibrant, saturated hues.
Budget-friendly option available at IKEA stores. 18 basic colors, perfect for beginners or simple projects.
A fuse bead pattern (or bead pattern) is a visual guide that shows you exactly which color bead to place at each position on your pegboard. Think of it as a map or blueprint for your bead project.
Patterns ensure your creation matches your vision exactly, avoiding mistakes and wasted beads.
Patterns include bead counts, so you know exactly how many beads of each color to purchase.
Make pixel art from your favorite characters, photos, logos, or original designs.
Patterns can be saved, shared, or sold to other bead crafting enthusiasts.
Converting any image into a fuse bead pattern is easy with our online tool. Here's what happens:
Start with any image - photos, drawings, logos, or pixel art. Our tool accepts JPG, PNG, GIF formats.
Select your bead brand (Perler, Hama, Artkal), pattern size, color count, and optional dithering effects.
Get a downloadable pattern with grid overlay and a bead count guide showing exactly how many beads you need.
Ready to create your first bead pattern?
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