Author Topic: Perler Bead art (Read 63844 times)

TriniLink · « **on:** September 17, 2011, 09:43:32 PM »

Hi Crew, this is my first attempt at perler bead crafts, feel free to rate and comment

i'll try and fix his foot, but this is the pre shot in case i mess it up

Carigamers · « **on:** September 17, 2011, 09:43:32 PM »

LQDSNK · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:45:17 PM »

Haha, it just looks like his foot is facing forward. Good job and keep up the efforts!

VirtueTT · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:19:39 PM »

Thats quite impressive sir. Wonder if i have the patience for that sort of thing... hmmm..

Perler is the name of the bead kit u used? Or thats the name for the art form in general? (yes im too lazy to google right now lol)

Whats the cost of said kits as well?

mailman166 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2011, 12:21:01 AM »

whats it exactly you using to make this......

VirtueTT · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:34:25 AM »

Quote from: mailman166 on September 18, 2011, 12:21:01 AM

whats it exactly you using to make this......

Never saw those adds on tv where u either glue the beads together? Some of them even stick themselves together.

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:34:25 AM »

Redfish · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:06:47 PM »

That is pretty kewl!!! Any info on where to get the goodies to be creative ourselves?

TriniLink · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2011, 10:31:10 PM »

Classic Fire Mario

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150300019588303.340388.693618302&type=1

mailman166 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2011, 12:33:49 AM »

Quote from: VirtueTT on September 18, 2011, 10:34:25 AM

Quote from: mailman166 on September 18, 2011, 12:21:01 AM
whats it exactly you using to make this......

Never saw those adds on tv where u either glue the beads together? Some of them even stick themselves together.

Hit me up a link nah please

TriniLink · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:08:21 PM »

Hello Guildmates, and tnx for the likes in details to the Perler bead art.

Currently the idea of this craft was in hopes i can get sales from making these crafts.

(oh btw, my album so far is on my Facebook page, hit it up here)

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150300019588303.340388.693618302

So interested in this type of crafts? well here's the deal on this then without giving away trade secrets

These beads are brought in from the US, and i order them from www.amazon.com www.koolstuff4kids.com or www.perlerbeads.com

Typically my orders range around 50-80 US via Rebublic VTM card. You'll be using a lot of white/black for detailing.
(Ignore the cutesy logos on the bins, focus on your patterns at hand you wish to make)

Now you did notice i didn't mention glue, well that's the fun part... These beads melt under heat applied, meaning you iron them for it to bind together. To those who are blessed with patience this craft is great for them. Very decorative and you get cool points for having any toon or game design on your walls, light switches, Rear view mirror hangs and necklace/pins.

Currently deciding how much to sell these for, and i work by Orders alone. Feel free to reply here or on FaceBook if you'd like to join me in this gaming crafts.

To wet your interest in this craft, have a look at these videos

(this was the one that got me started)

(Jowy's tutorial)

and before you think this an only make small stuff, watch this...

(mega perler bead spirtes) @_<

There are a few more vids i can post, but i think the drool will short out your laptop/ruin your keyboard.
There is an expansion idea i have in mind, but will only discuss it with persons who are willing to work along with me.

Now you made your orders, got your boards in order, googled your sprites, only to stare at your 22,000 bead tub and realize, "What the *bleep* i have to sort ALL of these beads?" Sadly yes, they must be sorted out by hand if you wish to make progress with your designs. Bead Cafe in POS sells nice bead bins and cost $35-$65 TT per bin. Typically a tub of beads has around 15-20 color shades so you'll need a bead container with that amount of slots.

Sorting is the longest part of this craft, and really tests your patience and tolerance. I do advise finding a room free of kids and pets as well as a light color carpet, cause beads will drop and seeking that one bead to finish a pattern will cause hair loss xD. If you're as lucky as i am, and know family/friend who can sort rice and has good eyesight, they'll rule as a sorter. [Then again, why spoil your sorting fun

]

So to all you crafters out there that wish to chat me up on the details, drop me a line on my facebook, e-mail me, or MSN Messenger chat me @ dare2badaniel@hotmail.com

This is the pattern I'm currently building from.
Cya until another post. (applogies to Admin if this post is too long..)

TriniLink · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:15:29 PM »

I'm also into Macrame crafts (Towel racks and phone charms) and soon to start on cross stitch designs.

See my work here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.464320548302.248226.693618302

TriniLink · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2011, 01:42:40 PM »

My latest design, part of the 25th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros.

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:19:33 PM »

wtf. that's most impressive.

These guys (and yourself) must have the patience of job, not to mention creative talent to put these things together.

+5 to you sir.

TriniLink · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2011, 01:44:40 PM »

Hammer Bros. suit Mario, Super Mario Bros. 3

TriniLink · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2011, 10:31:16 PM »

Frog suit Mario, SMB3

(Star Mario comming soon, just short of red beads atm.)

Q · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:56:41 PM »

You are really good at this. You should start selling somewhere. For real.

TriniLink · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2011, 11:02:31 PM »

Tnx Q, that's the plan. Hope the guy in Gamezone in Movietowne accepts them for display to advertise and to sell =D just 5 more Marios to go before I display them for sale.

Next will be a tribute to Zelda 25th Anniversary, i plan to have it as a Zelda Symphony look, it's the sprites and the editing is the tough part to do.

TriniLink · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2011, 11:04:29 PM »

Star power/Invincible Mario SMB3

At the start, didn't have exact colors for his overalls, but in the end came out pretty ok

Tanooki Suit Mario Statue form. This little monster just like it's namesake kept crumbling and was stubborn to be pressed. But i stuck with it and didn't take it for granite

2 More to go!!!!!

TriniLink · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2011, 11:04:51 PM »

The final two for the Commemorative 25th Mario Anniversary set.

Raccoon Mario and Tanooki suit Mario. Set complete!!!
(Sprites from Super Mario World and up is optional, on order request)

Next i plan to put together a Zelda set, along the idea of a Symphony... hope it turns out ok

Sprites will be from Link's Awakening DX.