Pet photo Perler bead portrait
Calico Cat Photo Perler Bead Pattern
A close-up black, orange, and white calico cat photo transformed into a detailed 40 x 40 round-hole Perler bead portrait with a printable color chart and bead counts.
Download this portrait as a craft reference, or open the original photo in the maker and replace it with your own pet picture.
Portrait details
Recommended grid
40 x 40
Difficulty
Intermediate
Estimated beads
1,076
Format
Square
Color notes
Good for
Pet photo Perler bead portrait
How to make the Calico Cat Photo Perler Bead Pattern
Use this 40 x 40 grid as a practical starting point for the Calico Cat Photo Perler Bead Pattern. The finished design uses about 1,076 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. Black and charcoal preserve the dark facial markings
