Do your kids love Minecraft? Get them off the computer and get creative with these free Minecraft Perler Bead patterns!

If you’ve got kids, then you know how popular Minecraft is. In my house, dinner-time conversation has revolved around Minecraft for at least the last 10 years. 

And while I am not a huge fan of video games in general, I really like Minecraft and I love seeing the creations my kids make while playing. 

One of my kids has a giant farm, and breeds all sorts of animals. 3 others made their own giant world with amazing buildings inside. 

But if you want to get the kids off the screen and get them creating with their hands instead, these Minecraft perler bead patterns are just what you need. 

 

 

What are Perler Beads?

Perler beads are small, plastic beads that are used for arts and crafts. They can also be known as the generic name of fuse beads.

Perler beads come in a variety of colors and are used to create designs and patterns on a pegboard. Once the design is complete, the beads are fused together using a hot iron, which melts the plastic slightly and fuses the beads together.

Perler beads can be used by children and adults alike to create a wide range of projects, from simple designs like coasters and keychains to more complex projects like 3D sculptures and mosaics. They are popular for their versatility, as they can be used to create almost any design, and for their affordability, as they are relatively inexpensive and easy to find at most craft stores or online.

They are perfect for building small hand muscles in kids and can keep kids entertained for hours!

 

How to Use the Minecraft Perler Bead Patterns

These Minecraft Perler bead patterns are PDF. They can be printed full size- 8.5 x 11- or you can scale them down to the size you want using your printer settings. 

You will need Perler beads in various colors and a square peg board that is at least 21×21 pegs square. 

To use the patterns simply print the Minecraft item you want to build, collect the Perler beads in the colors needed, and build the design on a square pegboard.

Once the design is complete, place a sheet of parchment paper (or the paper that came with your Perler beads) on top of the design and iron it gently until the beads slightly melt and fuse together.  Allow to cool completely before using the designs in anyway.

What can you do with the completed Minecraft objects? Here are a few ideas:

• Place an extra bead at the very top center of the design and use it to hang a ribbon, hook, or string through and you’ve got yourself some Minecraft Christmas ornaments!
• Glue or stick a magnet to the back of your designs for a fun refrigerator magnet. 
• Pretend play props- the kids can use their imaginations and use these as figures in their games
• As gifts for other Minecraft loving kids (kids love making gifts for each other!)

 

 

You can also expand the Minecraft patterns to make 3-d Perler bead items.

To do this, build the object as stated on the pattern. Then choose a different color to fill in all of the extra space around the item on the peg board. 

Do this 5-6 times. You can make 5-6 of the same item, or make a different one each time. 

Once complete you should have 5-6 full squares. 

Using a hot glue gun, glue the items together into a box. 5 will give you an open box, 6 designs will give you a closed cube. 

 

Download the Minecraft Perler Bead Patterns Now

There are 8 different Minecraft Perler Bead Patterns to choose from. 

To download simply click on the image of the one you want and it will download to your device. 

Or choose to download all of them in one file at the bottom of the page. 

 

Creeper Minecraft Perler Bead Pattern

Creepers are one of the most recognizable Minecraft creatures. 

As suggested by their name, creepers will creep up on players and then suddenly explode. 

Creepers are often considered one of the most dangerous mobs in Minecraft, as they can destroy structures and kill players in a single explosion.

And now your kids can build one themselves! Click below to download this pattern.

 

 

Steve Minecraft Perler Bead Pattern

Steve is one of the main default playable characters in Minecraft. 

He’s the face of Minecraft- and now your kids can build him themselves! Click below to download this pattern.

 

 

Alex Minecraft Perler Bead Pattern

Alex is the female counterpart to Steve in Minecraft and is one of the other default playable characters.

And now your kids can build Alex themselves! Click below to download this pattern.

 

 

Enderman Minecraft Perler Bead Pattern

In Minecraft, an Enderman is a neutral mob that can spawn in most biomes. Endermen are tall, dark, and thin with long arms and legs, and glowing purple eyes. They are known for their ability to teleport short distances, pick up and move blocks, and emit a distinct sound when provoked.

Endermen usually ignore players unless they are provoked, either by being directly attacked or by having eye contact with them. When provoked, they become hostile and will teleport towards the player, attacking them. 

And now your kids can build one themselves! Click below to download this pattern.

 

 

Skeleton Minecraft Perler Bead Pattern

In Minecraft, a skeleton is a hostile mob that have bows that they use to attack players from a distance.

Despite their danger, skeletons are a valuable source of loot for players, as they have a chance of dropping bones, arrows, and their bow when killed.

And now your kids can build one themselves! Click below to download this pattern.

 

 

Sword Minecraft Perler Bead Pattern

You’ve probably seen the Minecraft sword everywhere as it’s one of the most iconic weapons in the game. 

The sword is a melee weapon that is mainly used to deal damage to entities or for breaking certain blocks faster than by hand. It can be made out of different materials-  the patterns depicts a diamond sword. But you could change the colors to make other such as wood or gold. 

And now your kids can build one themselves! Click below to download this pattern.

 

 

Pig Minecraft Perler Bead Pattern

In Minecraft, pigs are passive mobs that can be found in most biomes.

Pigs are a common sight in Minecraft and are often used as a source of food or transportation, as well as for decorative purposes. They are also a popular mob for players to breed and keep as pets. My son has a whole pasture full of them!

And now your kids can build one themselves! Click below to download this pattern.

 

 

Chicken Minecraft Perler Bead Pattern

Chickens are another passive mob in Minecraft. 

They are used for food and for farming. My son also has a large chicken coop in his world!

And now your kids can build one themselves! Click below to download this pattern.

 

 

All of the Minecraft Perler Bead Patterns in One File

Can’t decide which one you want to make or want to make all of these fun Minecraft items? 

Click below to download all of the Minecraft Perler Bead patterns in one file. 

 

 

You are free to use these printable patterns for personal or classroom use. Please don’t share the file, but if you’d like to share the Minecraft Perler Bead patterns with friends, please forward this page to them so that they can download the file themselves. This download may not be used in any commercial fashion. 

Want more perler bead patterns? Thy these fun Pokémon Perler Bead Patterns.

 

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