🛠️ Must-Have Tools
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Pegboards
Square boards are most versatile and can be connected for larger projects. Get at least 4 square boards. Round, hexagonal, and large boards also available.
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Iron
A regular household iron works. Medium heat (150-170°C / 300-340°F) is ideal. No steam needed, dry iron only.
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Ironing Paper
Placed over beads to prevent direct iron contact. Use dedicated ironing paper, parchment paper, or plain white paper.
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Tweezers
For precise placement, especially with mini beads (2.6mm). Curved-tip tweezers work better than straight ones.
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Complete bead art toolkit
🎯 Advanced Tools
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Masking Tape
Tape method ironing
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Storage Boxes
Sort by color
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Weight/Books
Press flat after ironing
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Pattern Printouts
PixelBeadie export
💰 Starter Kit Budget
| Item | Qty | Budget |
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| Beads (20-30 colors) | ~5000 | $10-20 |
| Square pegboards | 4 | $5-10 |
| Ironing paper | 1 | $2-5 |
| Tweezers | 1 | $2-5 |
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Total: about $20-40 to get started!