Fuse bead FAQ

Fuse beads are small plastic beads arranged on a pegboard to make pixel art. An adult uses an iron and ironing paper to join the beads into one piece. Perler, Hama and Artkal are common brands.

Yes. Open Photo to pattern, choose a photo, set the grid and color count, then edit the result. The digital colors are approximate, so compare them with the physical beads you plan to use.

Photo conversion and drawing are free to use in the browser. AI drafts may require signing in and available credits.

Start with one pegboard, beads that fit its pegs, ironing paper and a household iron. Tweezers are useful for small beads. Ask an adult to handle the iron and follow the bead maker’s instructions.

Check the size and fusing instructions before mixing brands. Test a few beads on a small sample first since colors and melt behavior can vary.

The gallery starts with patterns by TooBead Studio. Your saved patterns, likes, browser projects and local posts stay in this browser. Export important designs to keep a separate copy.