Pumpkin perler bead pattern (free)
Get ready to add some adorable Halloween charm to your crafting collection with a small and easy pumpkin perler bead pattern! Whether you’re a seasoned Hama bead enthusiast or just starting out with melty beads, this cute design is perfect for all skill levels.
Perler beads, also known as fuse beads, are a popular crafting medium that allow you to create pixel art masterpieces. And what better way to embrace the spooky season than with a festive pumpkin design? With our printable chart available in PDF format, you’ll have all the guidance you need to bring this charming pixelated pumpkin to life.
Not only is this pattern free for you to use, but it’s also incredibly versatile. You can use it to create keychains, magnets, decorations, or even incorporate it into larger projects. The possibilities are endless!
So grab your perler beads and get ready for some creative fun. Let your imagination run wild as you bring this delightful pumpkin pattern into existence. Happy crafting!
What are perler beads?
Perler beads, otherwise known as Hama beads, fuse or melty beads, are small tube like beads of plastic that you place on a grid to create a design and then fuse together with an iron to create a solid plastic shape.
For this chart you will need to use a larger pegboard. I recommend the interlinking ones
Where can I purchase Perler beads?
You can buy branded Perler beads from Amazon and craft stores. They come in a range of colours and are normally sorted in trays.
Hama beads are normally a bit cheaper, but often come in buckets, which means you have to search through for your colours. If your not bothered by branding, then you can often find own brand melty beads at much lower prices.
How to store Perler beads
I would recommend buying the sets that already come in per sorted colours often in a tray. Otherwise you can store them in a large tub and have a tray to tip them out onto when you’re searching for the colours you want.
Top tips for working with perler beads
- Pre sorted saves you a lot of time
- A big tray is handy so you don’t lose any in the carpet
- Buy a kit that comes with pegboards included as a starting point
- Check the melting heat for different brands
- Protect you iron when melting them
Where can I find other great patterns?
Stop by my Free Perler bead pattern library
How to melt perler beads
You will need to sheets of ironing paper, you can buy perler paper. But I find parchment paper works just fine. You cover the design with the paper and use your iron to melt the beads.
Once you have melted the top, you need to turn the design over, remove the pegboard and cover with paper. Creating a sandwich and melt the reverse side.
I have heard of people melting their perler beads with a heat press or straighteners, but I have not tried either so cannot recommend.
