What Are Perler Beads? Origins, Common Names, and Who They Suit
Perler beads, also called Hama or fuse beads, are small holed plastic beads fused with an iron. Learn what they are made of, the sizes, and who they suit.
Read →Start-from-zero guides to perler beads: sizes, color codes, ironing, and pattern grids — each with numbers you can check.
Perler beads, also called Hama or fuse beads, are small holed plastic beads fused with an iron. Learn what they are made of, the sizes, and who they suit.
Read →Perler and Hama beads come in mini 2.6 mm, midi 5 mm and maxi 10 mm. Finished size equals columns times bead diameter. See what standard pegboards give you.
Read →Perler has 117 colors, Hama 89, Artkal 176 and MARD 221. See each palette size and code format (P01, H01, S01) plus how to substitute across brands.
Read →Iron perler beads at medium heat with no steam; our assembly sheet says about 15 seconds per side. See the 150–200 °C range and how to fix curling.
Read →A perler bead pattern is a grid where one bead equals one pixel. Learn how to pick a grid size, convert pixels to size, and when to use dithering.
Read →Fuse beads need five things: beads, a pegboard, tweezers, ironing paper, and an iron with the steam off. See what to buy and how to estimate bead counts.
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