Variations
What prints with the starting settings
| Paper | US Letter — 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8.5 × 11 in) |
|---|---|
| Peg pitch | 5 mm |
| Pegs per board | 841 (29 × 29 max) |
| Board size | 145 × 145 mm |
| Margins | 1/2″ |
| Line weight | 0.18 mm (bold 0.35 mm) |
| Print setting | Scale 100% / Actual size |
Plan your fuse bead design on paper
The 29 × 29 square pegboard is the board most fuse bead kits include, and it is the size most bead patterns are drawn for. This template prints it at exactly the real size: 841 pegs on a 5 mm pitch, covering 145 × 145 mm, with an outline marking the board edge. One board fits on a Letter or A4 page, and two fit on Tabloid.
Kids and parents use it to plan characters, animals and initials before touching a single bead. Teachers and camp leaders hand out templates so every child can design first, then build. Hobbyists chart coasters, magnets, keychains and pixel-art sprites, and count the beads of each color needed before buying.
Rings, dots or squares
- Rings (default) look like empty pegs and make the template feel like the real board. Color inside each ring.
- Grid squares turn the board into a coloring grid, the quickest style for markers and the most like pixel art.
- Dots are the lightest option, best when the sheet sits under a clear board and should not distract.
Because a fuse bead design is one color per peg, the same idea carries across to other crafts: a design charted here can also be stitched as cross-stitch, and the 11-count grid is a good size for that. If you would like to start from a photo, our sister site CraftPatterns turns pictures into bead and stitch patterns.
Printing and ironing tips
Print at Actual size; anything else shrinks the pitch and the pegs will not line up with your board. Check by measuring ten pegs: they should span 50 mm. For designs bigger than one board, choose the large rectangle variation on Tabloid, or print several square boards and arrange them side by side, just like linking real pegboards.
Ironing is a job for an adult or with adult supervision. Cover the beads with ironing paper, use a medium heat setting, and move the iron in slow circles until the beads fuse.
Before buying beads, count each color on your colored template and add a small extra for spills. Write the totals in the margin beside a swatch of each color. With a full 841-peg board, that tally can save a trip back to the craft store and makes it easy to buy just the shades you need.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this template the same size as a real pegboard?
Yes, when printed at Actual size. The 29 × 29 pegs sit on a 5 mm pitch, so the peg area is 145 × 145 mm, the size of the common large square boards for midi beads. Ten pegs should measure exactly 50 mm on your printout.
Which beads does it fit?
Standard 5 mm midi fuse beads, such as Perler®- and Hama®-compatible midi beads and other brands of the same size. For 2.6 mm mini beads, use the mini pegboard template.
How do I use the template with a clear pegboard?
Color your design on the printout, then place it under a clear square pegboard so each colored ring lines up under a peg. Fill the pegs following the colors beneath, then iron as usual.
How many beads does a full board use?
A completely filled 29 × 29 board holds 841 beads. Most designs leave background pegs empty, so the actual count is lower; tally each color on your colored template before you start.
Can I print the large rectangular board?
Yes. The 49 × 69 peg board is 245 × 345 mm at the midi pitch, which fits on an 11 × 17 inch Tabloid sheet. Choose the large rectangle variation above.
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