How to choose the right fuse-bead pegboard

Start with the pattern dimensions

Pegboards are measured in bead positions, not physical inches. FuseBeads uses a 29 x 29 board as its standard planning unit because that size maps cleanly to common square pegboards.

A pattern that is 29 beads wide fits one standard board. A 58-bead-wide pattern spans two boards, and an 87-bead-wide pattern spans three. Rectangular images may use fewer rows than columns, so always check both dimensions.

Choose connected or separate boards

Interlocking boards are convenient for medium designs because the grid stays aligned while you place beads. Separate boards are easier to move and iron in sections, especially when the complete layout would be fragile or too large for your work surface.

Before buying several boards, confirm that their edge connectors and peg spacing match. Boards from different systems may look similar but fail to align at the seam.

Plan large projects as labeled sections

FuseBeads labels board sections by row and column, such as A1, A2, B1, and B2. Keep that label beside each finished section until assembly so rotated pieces cannot be confused.

• One board: up to 29 x 29 bead positions
• Four-board layout: up to 58 x 58 bead positions
• Nine-board layout: up to 87 x 87 bead positions

Check the board before starting

Look for bent or missing pegs and make sure the board sits flat. Use the correct board shape for the pattern: a square grid for pixel-style art and specialty circles or hexagons only when the design was created for that geometry.