Bead Making Guides
Help with board sizes, bead brands, ironing and printing. Start with the part you need for your current project.
Perler Bead Sizes & Board Sizes
Bead diameter, grid count and board pitch are different measurements. Choose a practical size before converting your image.
Read the guideHow to Iron Perler Beads
Prepare your design, follow the instructions for your exact beads, and check the joins before lifting the finished piece.
Read the guidePerler vs Hama vs Artkal
Compare supported series, color references and board settings instead of treating every bead brand as interchangeable.
Read the guideWhat Are Fuse Beads?
A small guide to fuse beads, the basic supplies, and how a pixel grid becomes a finished craft.
Read the guidePrint Perler Bead Patterns at the Right Size
Choose A4 or US Letter, understand board pages, and check the 100 mm ruler before relying on actual-size printing.
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