How to Get Started With Perler Beads for Beginners

[@BigBossRazz]

What would you make next?

[@kashchungus6792]

Naruto and Pokémon Christmas tree ornaments!

[@jesussalgado9961]

A sharingan

[@chrisc8535]

would be cool to do a series on a bunch of different things: a coaster, props for cosplay, minifigure dudes, etc

[@BigBossRazz]

@@kashchungus6792 Ooh, that's a good idea! Maybe ornaments with the different villages? Different Pokeball styles?

[@BigBossRazz]

@@jesussalgado9961 Not gonna lie, a Sharingan coaster would be sick. Maybe different coasters for all of the Mangekyou Sharingan styles?

[@pinuwuk]

What materials to get, planning advice, tutorials & different techniques...this is the perfect beginner's guide! Your videos have been a lot of help, thank you for sharing what you know!

[@BigBossRazz]

I'm glad that they were helpful!

[@sotaichikawa1024]

The Charmander made of Perler Beads reminds me of the one in the GAME BOY and it's cool!

[@BigBossRazz]

I'm so glad you like it! 😁

[@karlakozak9254]

I just want to say thank you for making these videos. I am having so much fun with this new hobby and it was great that you made these videos because I didn't even know where to start.

[@BigBossRazz]

You’re very welcome! Welcome to the wonderful world of Perler Beads! 😎 Let us know if ya ever have any questions or need any help. 🤗

[@iAMtwoman22]

thanks for the tips! as a person who loves video games and sprite art, this is a absolute win

[@BigBossRazz]

I’m glad to help! That love of video games and sprite art is how I started as well! 😎

[@komodoshado2618]

This is insanely well done, I can see you becoming a famous youtuber over time :)

[@BigBossRazz]

Thanks, that means a lot! I worked really hard on it. :)

[@iseianussman1274]

Man we’re you wrong

[@komodoshado2618]

@@iseianussman1274 were you taking a hit of piss while typing this

[@BlueFox394.]

@@iseianussman1274 😭 I had the same thought

[@Mothypumpkins]

Oml u were right

[@opheliamunroe1110]

Looking at your iron settings you are right in assuming the lower settings are a lower temperature. Synthetic and silk fabrics must be ironed VERY delicately or they melt/burn while cotton and wool are much more durable and take more heat to manuver. So the wool setting to actually melt the beads is spot on in my opinion! Also this video is really well organized!! I accidentally stumbled across perler art your videos was one of the first to pop up and I feel like it's very beginner friendly considering I know basically nothing about the craft but you explain it well enough for me to consider tinkering.

[@BigBossRazz]

Wow, thanks! Glad ya enjoyed this one! 😎 If ya ever have any questions, feel free to let me know.

[@rexgaming5952]

when I saw your room and when I saw the wall I was astonished! the art you do is amazing and I hope you continue doing what you do!!

[@BigBossRazz]

I wish I could take credit for all of it, but most of those example pictures were other folks’ Perler art. Most of my stuff is either gifted away or seasonal decorations haha. Anything you see in the video footage is my own stuff. But thanks for the encouragement! If ya wanna see the stuff that I make, there’s plenty of livestreams to pick from. 😎

[@lilkeyla5769]

I wanna say thank you to my friend for linking me this video and thank you for the help and the tips. I'm just gettin into this new hobby a friend told me about, I had no idea how to properly melt and was worried I was going to mess somethin up, (tho she explained) visually seein it helped me so much, I meant to comment this yesterday :)

[@BigBossRazz]

Awesome! Glad to hear that it was helpful. 😁

[@chrisc8535]

looks like a really relaxing way to unwind!

[@BigBossRazz]

It sure can be! Until you flip over your bead storage and spill them all over the floor...

[@AnimationExpresss]

@@BigBossRazz haha facts

[@BigBossRazz]

@@AnimationExpresss The last time this happened to me was two years ago and it put me off beading for a whiiiiile haha. Ever happen to you?

[@AnimationExpresss]

@@BigBossRazz I do animation type stuff on my channel, Such as the original Super Mario bros. So for that I have to make like 10 small Mario sprites then 6 big Mario sprites then 6 fire Mario sprites then you got all the enemies which is like another 30 sprites then the blocks and ya it’s nuts. I’ve also done like sonic and Kirby which you can imagine for them all there enemies. It came to the point now where I have no where to put them so I’ve taken a break for a while :)

[@BigBossRazz]

@@AnimationExpresss Wow, sounds like a lot of ironing! Let us know if/when you come back! :)

[@redscrochetedstuff3266]

I haven't played with perler beads in a long time. I have a lot still have a lot. Wanna get back to them. I loved them as a teenager and my early 20s.

[@BigBossRazz]

I got into them in my early 20s, and I’ve been a huge fan since! 🥰

[@cristinaamorim8101]

This video is amazing!! Thank you so much for posting this!!

[@BigBossRazz]

@@cristinaamorim8101 Aw shucks, thanks!

[@Veronikillah]

i just googled this for the first time and this video is so good it answered every question! great video! :)

[@BigBossRazz]

Awesome! I’m glad to hear it! Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. 😎

[@dianagomez01746]

Pro Tip: If you can't find a specific design when searching "pixel art" or "Perler beads" (and it's 32x32 or smaller) you can also search up animal crossing patterns!

[@BigBossRazz]

That is such a good point! Thanks for sharing! Do you have a reliable place for AC patterns by any chance?

[@angeryroshea2254]

Theres also a website called piskel that allows for simple pixel art making, good way to measure/ customize or even create your own patterns before you make it

[@cyxx414]

ooo this is so awesome i finally have a little hobby now the last 6 yrs i didnt do anything and times are still rough rn but at least i have smth to do now :DD

[@BigBossRazz]

Heck yeah! It’s always fantastic to get into a new hobby. 🥳

[@XFadedXSunX]

1:37 yo thats the same one i just bought! im trying to make a perler bead necklace of the logo of my fav youtube show, generation loss.

[@BigBossRazz]

@@XFadedXSunX Super cool! Keep us in the loop on how it goes!

[@shanesmith3427]

Thank you so much for the very detailed tutorial and starter video new sub.

[@BigBossRazz]

It’s my pleasure! I’m glad you found some of it helpful or useful. :)

[@frog42]

This is great and if I ever get good I'll definitely point people here. Thanks so much for the starter help!

[@BigBossRazz]

I’m glad you found the tips useful!

[@Arn0n]

I've seen bead art online a lot, and found it very interesting but never thought of trying it. Besides, I don't really have any experience drawing or anything like that. However, I just randomly saw a VERY starter kit in a shop and just bought it, came home and started watching videos about it. I haven't even tried making anything yet and I'm getting more and more excited! Thanks for the video :)

[@BigBossRazz]

How exciting! Thanks for sharing! No worries if you don't have experience drawing; there's tons of patterns online that you can find to help you out. :) Let me know if you need anything in particular!

[@Mito-mp9fk]

I hope you keep creating content! i really enjoy your channel and videos!

[@BigBossRazz]

I’m in the works of finalizing a new video that should hopefully be out in a week! I’ve had a new work schedule that has been kicking my butt lately. Thanks for encouraging me to get on it again!

[@Mito-mp9fk]

@@BigBossRazz I can't wait! 😊😊

[@Ghaidaa]

Is sand good as a skin tone?

[@BigBossRazz]

That’s a really good question, but it ultimately depends on what SHADE of skin tone you’re going for. I think the Perler website has a PDF that has all of their colors for comparison.

[@Ghaidaa]

@@BigBossRazz I’m planning to do anime pixel art mostly, is it good for that?

[@BigBossRazz]

@@Ghaidaa I think it depends on the character. Some folks have darker skin tones, and some have lighter skin tones. There’s no one real “perfect color” for skin tones since anime characters are pretty diverse. Were you able to find the color comparison? If not, here it is: perler.com/content/downloads/perler-bead-color-reference-jan2020.pdf

[@coolstuffgaming]

this is so dope omg I knew nothing about this until I saw someone's etsy page, I wanna make my own now :D thanks for this great intro guide!

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw, thanks! That’s super exciting to hear! If you ever get your hands on some beads, swing back around and let us know how it’s going for ya!

[@coolstuffgaming]

@@BigBossRazz Out of curiosity I do have a question~ I saw Perler was selling only the beads but it seemed like there wasn't any pegboards or tools, (I could order them all together but I'm cheap xd) other brands seemed to have kits and served the same purpose, top sellers on Amazon wouldn't be bootlegs right? I'm sure there's others in the community not just using Perler in specific right?

[@BigBossRazz]

@@coolstuffgaming I would check Perler's Amazon store or Perler's website directly! It doesn't look like there are bundles on their website, but I did find some bundles on their Amazon page. Some products/kits come with a pegboard and a set of tweezers, so you'll have to do some digging around to find something that works for you. There ARE other bead brands, so keep an eye out if you're looking specifically for Perler brand stuff. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@Brocolli_Pizza]

Thanks for the awesome video! Super informative ❤

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw shucks, thanks! I'm glad to have been at least a little helpful. 😎

[@sushi3576]

brother this video is amazing , keep it up.

[@BigBossRazz]

@@sushi3576 Thanks so much!

[@tonts5329]

I don't have the materials 'yet' but I plan to try my hand at making a few bits of sprite art to decorate my bedroom. I'm thinking of doing a few and putting them in a frame or something similar.

[@BigBossRazz]

Super cool! Let me know if you need any tips on the pixel art. Also, I made a video on some different framing options if ya need ideas. :)

[@KateRSJ]

I'm currently deciding whether I should buy a perler bead set or not XD glad I found this video :D

[@BigBossRazz]

Maybe just to try it out, you can grab one of the themed sets, like Star Wars, Mario, Harry Potter, or Animal Crossing. 😎 if ya have any questions on anything though, let me know!

[@TheCrystalrod]

Hi, that was a good video. Thanks. I'm wondering do you know how to iron the beads so that there's no holes in them? The mini beads I'm using.

[@BigBossRazz]

Thanks! That’s a really good question… I myself haven’t used the mini beads just yet, but I imagine it’s a similar concept? I recommend just flat ironing the side you want to be front facing completely and barely iron the other side to keep them together. The mini beads might need to be melted on a slightly lower heat too, but again, I haven’t worked with them myself. I hope that helps! Consider trying a test run to make sure you’re happy with the outcome. Let me know what works for you!

[@cutedevil8144]

Where do I can get the Mario’s to plant pattern on your background ? I really love it so cool!

[@BigBossRazz]

Heya! You can try this link: s3.amazonaws.com/kandipatternspatterns/characters/15113_Piranha_Plant.png If that doesn’t work, try searching “perler pihrana plant pattern” on your favorite search engine and it should pop up. :)

[@BigBossRazz]

I also have a Short detailing how to make it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5C5eqdpiqpgnNU :)

[@cutedevil8144]

@@BigBossRazz thank you :) but how I can watch your full video of that?😅😅

[@BigBossRazz]

@@cutedevil8144 If you’re asking about a full length tutorial, I haven’t made one yet! 😅 Along with the patter, just make sure to make the stem of the plant longer with beads to keep it sturdy and help keep it in place with the styrofoam or whatever else it is you’re using. Lemme know if ya need any more help!

[@cutedevil8144]

@@BigBossRazz ohh I really want you to make a video with this one and how to make a brown pattern on top of styrofoam I am really new about it please help and thank you for all of your reply I really appreciate:)

[@dorisgarrido632]

You deserve Millions of views!

[@BigBossRazz]

Wowza, thanks a bunch!

[@katekujo]

Thank you, great video! You are very helpful with your tips; I'm planning on watching your other videos. I got beads for Christmas and I'm working on a Care Bear right now. I'd like to make some Pokemon sprites next.

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw shucks, thanks! Keep us up to date on your Perler Bead journey!

[@frog42]

I hope to someday make the minish cap world map in full view but that's definitely a build up project

[@BigBossRazz]

Ohhh man, those huge map creations are NUTS! You’ll get there eventually though! :)

[@LadyJayne2102]

Can you iron perler beads while they are still on the pegboard? Or do you HAVE to tape it?

[@BigBossRazz]

Can you? Sure! Should you? Probably not. In many folks’ experience, the more the iron on the pegboard itself, the more likely it is that the heat from the iron will warp the pegboard and render it useless eventually. Hope that helps!

[@LadyJayne2102]

@@BigBossRazz Ok thank you :]

[@d3fault-br0wni3-5]

This is so cool and I love your avatar

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw, thanks so much!

[@aeonfluxcapacitor77]

What do you think about non perler brand beads? Does mixing matter?

[@BigBossRazz]

There are a couple of brands that mix well like Perler and Artkal, but Hama doesn’t blend in as well. I don’t recommend at least mixing the other off brands either, but I also haven’t tried them myself. I’ve always wanted to try Hama since so many European and South American folks use it, but I haven’t had the opportunity yet! I usually recommend folks use what they can find locally for a decent price, since importing beads can be costly!

[@PixieSimsx]

I started doing this and now my mum has gotten into it too

[@BigBossRazz]

That's super lovely! Crafting is often more fun when you can share it with someone. :D

[@PixieSimsx]

@@BigBossRazz yes when I pick up a new craft she always wants to join in. 😂 It's pretty cute.

[@Superintendent_ChaImers]

If you dont want to use an iron, just heat up a heavy cast iron skillet and use the bottom side. Its flat and heavy and does the same job. And when you time it right and get good with it you can just rest the pan after it cools enough to no longer melt the beads on the beads them selves so they don't curl.

[@BigBossRazz]

I’m learn-ding, Super Nintendo Chalmbers! I’ve never heard of or even thought about that method before… super interesting! Thanks for sharing. 🫡

[@rebbecadelima4693]

Hey there! Just found your channel. Do you use to put something that helps the final art not to break? Like glue some plastic on or maybe some resin?

[@BigBossRazz]

Hiya! It depends on the final product. For a coaster (I made a video for that!) I use a cork backing. Otherwise, I flat melt the back to keep it sturdy if I want to display the unironed side. I hope that helps!

[@Yokayhandos]

How did you get the animation of you talking and your character

[@BigBossRazz]

Heya! So the animation of the model you see in this video is possible through a few applications. The model itself is a VRoid Model that you can make using a program called VRoid Studio. From there, you can upload that model to a program called VSeeFace that syncs up a camera to match your face movements to your model. This is the simplest and shortest answer I could give ya, but if ya wanna learn more, let me know!

[@remybou2122]

Thx !

[@BigBossRazz]

You’re welcome! 😁

[@sugarsuper8716]

do you know why when i go to amazon to buy perler beads they sell a jar of 22,000 beads for only $21 but a pack of 1000 beads costs $5, and both products are from official perler beads

[@BigBossRazz]

Yeah, that’s a good question. I imagine that it’s a whole “supply VS demand” deal or something like it. They know that people want the organized beads, and it might be more expensive for them to package and ship in the smaller quantities. I STILL have my original jar of 22,000. I might have like 5,000 left, but I have definitely invested a bit into the colors I use more often. I got the 1,000 bags of white, black, one of the blues, and red to name a few. If you think you’ll find organizing relaxing and you have the time or you don’t want to spend comparatively more money for each individual color, check out the jar. If time is an issue and you just want to get started AND you have the money to spare, I really recommend the smaller bags.

[@sugarsuper8716]

@@BigBossRazz wow that's a very detailed answer, you really helped me a lot, it's nice to see that there are still people dedicated to this hobby, I really appreciate your help, always supporting you! Thanks

[@markusmitteregger8484]

Where do I make my own template?

[@BigBossRazz]

@@markusmitteregger8484 Any image editing software could theoretically work, but I use Aseprite. You could also use different websites as well. I think KandiPatterns might have one! I also have a Short that describes how I use Aseprite to make patterns. I hope that helps!

[@markusmitteregger8484]

@@BigBossRazz thank you very much for your help!

[@jesussalgado9961]

Cool guy mcgee speaking facts

[@BigBossRazz]

😎 Trying to be as cool as you!

[@ivonnehamasaki4060]

How mm is the size perler beads?

[@BigBossRazz]

Heya! The regular sized beads are 5mm in diameter. The mini sized beads are 2.61mm in diameter.

[@p4160]

ty

[@p4160]

very chill and informative vid

[@BigBossRazz]

No, thank you for watching the video! 😎

[@chimitrash2966]

1:58 sorry but I would like to keep my friends

[@BigBossRazz]

Hahaha, I've only managed to convince my friends once to help, but something always came up when I asked for a second time.

[@Turtle_Gamer_12345]

What wat the tool he used to place beads but never talked about

[@BigBossRazz]

Heya, so I used tweezers! There are some Perler brand ones, but I recommend the mini Perler brand tweezers Vs the plastic ones they have.

[@DuyNPhotography]

are the 22,000 bucket the standard size perler? I tried to find what size they are on the site and was unsuccessful. I went to Joann Fabrics and seen they have individual pack colors but they were bigger than the ones in the bucket.

[@BigBossRazz]

I think Joann’s has been phasing out their Perler stock in recent years, but maybe that’s just something I’ve personally seen. I think the 22,000 was maybe one of the standard sizes back a few years ago, but I’m not sure if that’s changed. I do know there are different counts now for sure though. The individual packs should still be the standard “midi” size. Were you wondering about mini Perler beads?

[@supneetdhaliwal3798]

I got the smallest beads possible so I needed tweezers and they gave them to me for free

[@BigBossRazz]

That’s awesome! Have you used the regular sized beads? If so, which do you prefer?

[@TerrorOfTeacup]

i made knife of the ghost face

[@BigBossRazz]

Whoa, neat! If ya ever wanna share your art, feel free to hop on our Discord.

[@stargazer5097]

Great territorial but I don’t know what a sprite is🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BigBossRazz]

Hey Stargazer, sprites are two-dimensional images or animations overlaid into a scene usually found in (sometimes older) video games.

[@stargazer5097]

Is calling it a sprite the same as calling it a creation? Your territorials are the best I’ve seen on KZbin. (I never look at territorials older that 1 year.)

[@BigBossRazz]

Aw shucks, thanks! So a sprite is what you might find in a video game. I usually call the finished Perler Bead project a “creation.” I’m sure other folks might have different names for things though.

[@thatsnailgirl945]

Rember there's no shame in getting off brand pearler beads from Amazon they work as good

[@BigBossRazz]

I’ve been so curious about that! Like, I want to run melting experiments to see if they melt at a different rate or in a different way like Hama beads do. 👀

[@benevolentvortian]

thank you now i can make homestuck stuff

[@BigBossRazz]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes for ya! 😎