Starry Night
Recreate the art classic Starry Night in Perler Beads! Originally an oil painting by Vincent Van Gogh, this stunning image has been adapted by pixel artist Kyle McCoy.
Instructions
Step 1
BEAD COLORS NEEDED:
Creme - 192
Pastel Yellow - 270
Yellow - 46
Cheddar - 69
Butterscotch - 11
Toothpaste - 320
Blueberry Cream - 884
Light Blue - 885
Dark Blue - 822
Dark Grey - 351
Black - 935
White - 261
YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
6 large square pegboards
Iron and ironing paper
Scissors and clear tape
Tweezers
Two 20" x 14" pieces of sturdy cardboard
Masking tape (optional)
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.
Step 2
CREATING THE DESIGN:
Download the PDF for the Starry Night Project Pattern. Assemble 6 large square pegboards 3 across and 2 down to create your project, placing them on one of the large pieces of cardboard on a heat-safe surface that you can later use for fusing. Cut out and tape together the pattern sections. If you are using clear pegboards, slide the actual-size pattern underneath them. Place your beads following the pattern.
Step 3
FUSING THE DESIGN: An adult should do this step.
For this project, we recommend our Tape Method for Fusing Large Projects (you can find it here on Perler.com under Projects & Inspiration). If you are more comfortable with our standard fusing instructions, please continue below.
Be sure you have placed one of the large cardboard pieces underneath the pegboards. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the design. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project. When ironed properly, the beads will still have open centers. NOTE: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly, it is possible some colors may need a little more time. Let the design cool.
Remove the paper from the bead design. Place the second large piece of cardboard on top so the design is sandwiched between the two cardboard pieces. Flip the design over and remove the pegboards to expose the non-fused side. Repeat the fusing. Let cool completely. When the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.
Step 4
About the Original Starry Night:
The Starry Night is an oil on canvas by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rmy-de-Provence, just before sunrise... It is regarded as among Van Gogh's finest works and is one of the most recognized paintings in the history of Western culture. - Wikipedia