Halloween Perler bead pattern

Jack-o'-Lantern Photo to Perler Beads

A real glowing jack-o'-lantern photograph transformed into a matching 42 x 42 round-hole Perler bead pattern with printable color placement and bead counts.

42 x 42Intermediate

Download pattern

Download the pattern as a craft reference, or open it in the maker to adjust size, bead count, and palette.

Before and after conversion of a real glowing jack-o'-lantern photo into an orange round-hole Perler bead pattern

Pattern details

Recommended grid

42 x 42

Difficulty

Intermediate

Estimated beads

1,166

Format

Portrait

Color notes

Apricot and orange preserve the photographed pumpkin highlights

Burnt orange and dark red define the carved eyes and grin

Chocolate and black keep the outer silhouette readable

Good for

Halloween wall decoration

Large fridge magnet

Photo-to-pattern craft challenge

Halloween Perler bead pattern

How to make the Jack-o'-Lantern Photo to Perler Beads

Use this 42 x 42 grid as a practical starting point for the Jack-o'-Lantern Photo to Perler Beads. The finished design uses about 1,166 beads before any transparent background cells are removed, so check the color list after customizing the image.

Materials you need

5 mm fuse beads in the listed colors
A pegboard large enough for the recommended grid
Tweezers or a bead pen
Ironing paper and a household iron

Build and fuse the pattern

1
Review the grid
Open the full pattern and compare the color IDs with the bead colors you have available.
2
Place the beads
Work one row or color group at a time, checking the outline frequently so small details stay aligned.
3
Fuse the design
Cover the finished grid with ironing paper and use gentle circular passes until the bead holes begin to close evenly.
4
Cool and finish
Let the piece cool under a flat, heat-safe weight before removing it from the pegboard or adding a magnet, loop, or stand.

Pattern-specific tip

Keep the darkest outline colors separate while sorting. They define the silhouette and make the design readable from a distance. Apricot and orange preserve the photographed pumpkin highlights