256×143 grid · pixel art
About this pattern
This is a 256×143 pixel art pattern using 89 colors and 36608 beads. Difficulty is advanced and a typical project takes about 925 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
- 256×143
- Total beads
- 36608
- Colors
- 89
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~925 min
- Pegboard
- extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards)
Supplies
You’ll need 36608 beads across 89 colors, plus a pegboard, parchment paper, and a household iron.
- Pegboard (extended (tile multiple 50×50 boards))
- Iron + parchment / ironing paper
- 6874 × Very Dark Muted Purple
- 5667 × Dark Charcoal
- 3791 × Very Dark Muted Magenta
- 3007 × Very Dark Muted Rose
- 2447 × Very Dark Muted Magenta
- 2100 × Very Dark Gray
- 1785 × Very Dark Muted Purple
- 1536 × Very Dark Muted Blue
- 1321 × Very Dark Muted Magenta
- 690 × Dark Gray
- 686 × Gray
- 621 × Dim Gray
- 570 × Very Dark Muted Blue
- 494 × Dark Muted Magenta
- 458 × Dark Muted Purple
- 418 × Dark Muted Rose
- 417 × Dark Muted Magenta
- 350 × Very Light Magenta
- 337 × Dark Muted Magenta
- 327 × Muted Magenta
- 221 × Dark Muted Purple
- 217 × Very Dark Muted Rose
- 189 × Medium Gray
- 183 × Light Muted Rose
- 161 × Light Muted Rose
- 149 × Very Dark Muted Cyan
- 142 × Very Light Magenta
- 141 × Dark Muted Cyan
- 117 × Muted Rose
- 114 × Very Light Rose
- 95 × Light Muted Magenta
- 79 × Dark Muted Rose
- 69 × Muted Teal
- 67 × Light Muted Magenta
- 49 × White
- 48 × Very Light Muted Rose
- 43 × Charcoal
- 42 × Dark Muted Teal
- 42 × Muted Cyan
- 38 × Very Light Muted Rose
- 37 × Very Light Muted Yellow
- 36 × Very Light Teal
- 33 × Silver Gray
- 33 × Very Light Rose
- 30 × Light Muted Red
- 30 × Very Light Muted Red
- 25 × Off White
- 25 × Very Light Red
- 23 × Muted Magenta
- 22 × Very Light Muted Yellow Green
- 21 × Very Light Cyan
- 19 × Very Light Muted Red
- 18 × Near White
- 16 × Very Light Blue
- 16 × Very Light Muted Teal
- 12 × Light Gray
- 10 × Very Light Muted Magenta
- 9 × Dark Muted Blue
- 9 × Light Muted Teal
- 7 × Very Light Muted Orange
- 5 × Light Muted Blue
- 5 × Light Muted Red
- 5 × Pale Gray
- 4 × Dark Muted Red
- 4 × Light Muted Cyan
- 4 × Mist Gray
- 4 × Muted Blue
- 4 × Muted Rose
- 4 × Very Light Muted Blue
- 4 × Very Light Muted Magenta
- 4 × Very Light Muted Purple
- 3 × Light Muted Purple
- 3 × Very Light Muted Orange
- 3 × Very Light Muted Purple
- 2 × Light Muted Magenta
- 2 × Light Muted Orange
- 2 × Light Silver
- 2 × Very Light Orange
- 1 × Light Muted Blue
- 1 × Light Rose
- 1 × Very Light Blue
- 1 × Very Light Muted Blue
- 1 × Very Light Muted Blue
- 1 × Very Light Muted Cyan
- 1 × Very Light Muted Magenta
- 1 × Very Light Muted Orange
- 1 × Very Light Muted Teal
- 1 × Very Light Orange
- 1 × Very Light Teal
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 Madeline with a crystal heart pattern?
You need 36608 beads total. The breakdown by color is: 6874 very dark muted purple, 5667 dark charcoal, 3791 very dark muted magenta, 3007 very dark muted rose, 2447 very dark muted magenta, 2100 very dark gray. 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 256×143 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 925 minutes total — roughly 915 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.
