Lots of creations in Artkal and free patterns to make them

Artkal , known as iron-on beads, are small polyethylene plastic beads that are easy to assemble to create colorful shapes and fun characters . They are ideal for creating cute home decorations, colorful accessories or simply for carrying out a nice leisure activity with your children. In fact, they were created mainly as a game for children, but they quickly won over adults too, who often use them to recreate characteristic 8-bit characters, inspired by ’80s video games. In addition to the classic shades, these colorful beads can also be found in special colors, such as neon, glitter, pastel or transparent variants. The size can also vary, there are in fact 3 different types: the maxi beads with a diameter of 10mm, the midi ones with a diameter of 5mm and the mini ones with a diameter of 2.5mm.

Free Artkal patterns and Hama Beads patterns

Have you ever wondered how to use the iron-on beads that little ones are so passionate about? Key rings, Christmas tree decorations, earrings, necklaces, package tags, coasters, napkin rings, magnets or simple games for children… with beads you can create these and many other personalized objects! From colored buttons to characterize an anonymous jacket, to an original greeting card that is decidedly different from the usual. However, it is often not easy to find patterns explained in detail to create colorful creations in Artkal , so I’ll come to your rescue! In this article you will find at least 20 Artkal patterns to download and play on your own or with the support of your children.

Thanks to their bright shades, these colorful beads are widely used and often recommended to reproduce cute characters, characterized by simple shapes, such as Pokemon, Minions, Disney characters, or delicious snacks which, thanks to a cute little face, definitely in Kawaii style , they will become irresistible!

For example, here is this video that shows how to create a very cute unicorn Artkal , ideal to use as a key ring or to hang in our little girl’s bedroom: