256×150 grid · pixel art
About this pattern
This is a 256×150 pixel art pattern using 81 colors and 38400 beads. Difficulty is advanced and a typical project takes about 970 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
- 256×150
- Total beads
- 38400
- Colors
- 81
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~970 min
- Pegboard
- extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards)
Supplies
You’ll need 38400 beads across 81 colors, plus a pegboard, parchment paper, and a household iron.
- Pegboard (extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards))
- Iron + parchment / ironing paper
- 3310 × Light Orange
- 3054 × Very Dark Muted Orange
- 2889 × Dark Muted Orange
- 2736 × Light Orange
- 2409 × Dark Muted Orange
- 2276 × Light Orange
- 2227 × Muted Orange
- 1975 × Very Dark Muted Orange
- 1967 × Dark Muted Orange
- 1482 × Very Dark Muted Orange
- 1176 × Muted Orange
- 1122 × Muted Orange
- 1062 × White
- 1047 × Light Yellow
- 890 × Dark Charcoal
- 819 × Dark Muted Red
- 800 × Dark Gray
- 687 × Charcoal
- 584 × Light Muted Red
- 544 × Very Dark Muted Rose
- 492 × Muted Red
- 419 × Very Dark Muted Red
- 339 × Dim Gray
- 315 × Light Muted Orange
- 311 × Very Dark Muted Rose
- 277 × Very Dark Muted Red
- 223 × Very Dark Muted Yellow
- 208 × Dark Orange
- 195 × Dark Muted Red
- 171 × Orange
- 159 × Gray
- 159 × Very Light Red
- 150 × Off White
- 147 × Medium Gray
- 138 × Dark Muted Rose
- 120 × Dark Orange
- 93 × Light Muted Orange
- 93 × Pale Gray
- 91 × Orange
- 88 × Very Light Muted Red
- 86 × Near White
- 77 × Very Dark Muted Magenta
- 76 × Light Gray
- 73 × Very Dark Muted Magenta
- 63 × Light Muted Yellow
- 62 × Very Dark Gray
- 57 × Very Dark Orange
- 57 × Very Light Orange
- 50 × Light Silver
- 49 × Very Light Muted Orange
- 44 × Mist Gray
- 44 × Muted Rose
- 43 × Silver Gray
- 39 × Muted Red
- 36 × Light Muted Red
- 32 × Light Muted Yellow Green
- 26 × Dark Muted Rose
- 22 × Dark Muted Purple
- 22 × Very Light Muted Orange
- 20 × Dark Muted Magenta
- 18 × Very Dark Magenta
- 18 × Very Dark Muted Magenta
- 13 × Dark Muted Magenta
- 13 × Very Light Muted Orange
- 12 × Muted Magenta
- 11 × Dark Purple
- 11 × Light Muted Rose
- 10 × Dark Muted Magenta
- 10 × Light Muted Orange
- 10 × Muted Purple
- 9 × Very Light Muted Red
- 8 × Light Muted Rose
- 8 × Muted Yellow
- 7 × Dark Magenta
- 6 × Light Purple
- 5 × Muted Rose
- 3 × Muted Magenta
- 2 × Light Purple
- 2 × Very Dark Magenta
- 1 × Very Light Muted Rose
- 1 × Very Light Yellow
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 Jeffery pattern?
You need 38400 beads total. The breakdown by color is: 3310 light orange, 3054 very dark muted orange, 2889 dark muted orange, 2736 light orange, 2409 dark muted orange, 2276 light orange. 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 256×150 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 970 minutes total — roughly 960 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.
