116×106 grid · perler bead
About this pattern
This is a 116×106 perler bead pattern using 50 colors and 12296 beads. Difficulty is advanced and a typical project takes about 317 minutes including ironing. Open it in the maker to remix the palette across Perler, Hama, Artkal, or convert into a cross-stitch / pixel-art / LEGO grid.
Pattern stats
- Grid size
- 116×106
- Total beads
- 12296
- Colors
- 50
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~317 min
- Pegboard
- extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards)
Supplies
You’ll need 12296 beads across 50 colors, plus a pegboard, parchment paper, and a household iron.
- Pegboard (extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards))
- Iron + parchment / ironing paper
- 2117 × Pale Violet
- 717 × Pale Violet
- 616 × Pale Muted Red
- 520 × Pale Teal
- 504 × Pale Pink
- 463 × Purple
- 414 × Pale Orange
- 386 × Pink
- 315 × Pale Yellow
- 302 × Pink
- 293 × Magenta
- 274 × Muted Pink
- 239 × Light Pink
- 237 × Pink
- 219 × Pale Muted Red
- 218 × Deep Violet
- 216 × Pale Pink
- 205 × Pale Violet
- 195 × Chartreuse
- 190 × Light Amber
- 176 × Pale Muted Red
- 172 × Light Pink
- 169 × Light Muted Pink
- 161 × Pale Amber
- 159 × Light Vermilion
- 157 × Light Yellow
- 154 × Pink
- 140 × Light Orange
- 140 × Light Pink
- 139 × Light Amber
- 135 × Light Violet
- 132 × Light Magenta
- 129 × Light Magenta
- 128 × Light Lime
- 123 × Light Green
- 121 × Light Purple
- 120 × Light Indigo
- 114 × Magenta
- 114 × Violet
- 107 × Pale Green
- 103 × Silver
- 95 × Pale Orange
- 94 × Light Blue
- 93 × Pale Yellow
- 86 × Blue
- 86 × Magenta
- 83 × Magenta
- 80 × Magenta
- 74 × Pale Vermilion
- 72 × Light Purple
How to make this pattern
- Lay the pegboard flat and gather the bead colors listed above. A small bowl per color speeds placement.
- Place each bead on the pegboard following the chart — work row-by-row so you don’t lose your spot.
- Cover the finished design with a sheet of parchment or ironing paper, fully flat against the beads.
- Iron on medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C) for 10–15 seconds, moving in slow circles until beads fuse evenly.
- Let the piece cool fully — about 1 minute — then peel off the parchment.
- For a stronger fuse, flip the piece and iron the back side the same way. This is what we call double-sided ironing.
Tips
- Always use parchment paper. Direct iron contact warps individual beads and destroys the grid spacing.
- Keep the iron moving in slow circles. Pressing in one spot creates flat dimples in the finished piece.
- Pop the cooled piece in the freezer for 30 seconds before peeling parchment — it releases cleaner that way.
FAQ
How many beads do I need for the APEX pattern?
You need 12296 beads total. The breakdown by color is: 2117 pale violet, 717 pale violet, 616 pale muted red, 520 pale teal, 504 pale pink, 463 purple. Stocking 10–20% extra of each color is a safe margin in case any beads are off-color or get crushed during ironing.
What size pegboard do I need?
A extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards) pegboard fits the 116×106 grid. The standard 29×29 Perler / Hama / Artkal square pegboard is the most common size and covers everything up to 29 cells across.
How long does it take to make?
Plan for about 317 minutes total — roughly 307 minutes placing the beads and another 10 minutes for ironing and cooling. Beginners may need 1.5× that on their first few patterns.
Can I use Hama or Artkal beads instead of Perler?
Yes. The colors used in this pattern map cleanly to Hama Midi, Artkal S, and Nabbi palettes. Open the design in the maker, switch the palette in the toolbar, then export the swapped chart before you start ironing.
Is this a beginner-friendly pattern?
This pattern is rated advanced based on grid size and color count. Beginner patterns are under 200 beads and 5 colors; intermediate is up to 600 beads and 10 colors; everything else is advanced.
