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How to iron fuse beads without ruining the pattern
A practical heat, movement, and cooling routine for a durable finish that keeps the design readable.
PLAN · PLACE · FINISH
Practical fuse-bead guides for projects that hold together.
Choose a realistic pattern size, prepare the right boards and colors, then finish the piece with patient, even heat. Every guide is written to support the tools on FuseBeads and a real physical build.
Start with the free pattern makerChoose the next decision in your project
These guides answer different questions, so each one has a separate page you can bookmark or share at the worktable.
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How to choose the right fuse-bead pegboard
Choose a board by bead count, joining method, and how you plan to move and iron the finished pattern.
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Fuse bead size guide for planning a project
Translate pixel dimensions into bead totals, board counts, physical scale, and a realistic amount of detail.
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How to use the MARD 221 color chart
Read MARD codes consistently, prepare the right quantities, and understand why screen color is only a planning reference.
Ready to test the plan?
Upload a reference image, choose a 29, 58, or 87 bead width, and check the exact MARD 221 material list before buying supplies.