You may remember Perler beads from first or second grade; these small plastic beads are placed into a peg board and then ironed to produce a solid multicolored piece of plastic. Recently, Perler beads ...

Pixel art has long been the style of choice for Pokémon fans, as the chunky, low-resolution look evokes nostalgia of the early days of the series on Game Boy. And while the style is its own art form ...

As the retro gaming community celebrates its 40th anniversary, a unique subculture is emerging where the chaotic, pixelated world of The Binding of Isaac and the clean lines of classic arcade icons ...

Perler beads are a kid’s craft staple. If you have a few thousand or so lying around your house, try one of these creative crafts with the kids. Choose 4 different colors of Perler beads. Arrange them ...

There’s something oddly soothing about the practice of laying down Perler Beads on a casual weekend to make your favorite classic Nintendo characters. But seriously, why use our grubby hands like a ...

Perler bead art is becoming a go-to for fans who want to turn their favorite characters and icons into handmade keepsakes. From Roblox avatars to anime heroes and pop culture favorites, makers are ...

Painstakingly laying out multi-colored plastic beads (also known as Perler beads) to create mosaic images can be a relaxing way to unwind. It’s a long process, though, and if you don’t have the ...

During the pandemic, I had a lot of free time, and I wanted to create a project that would allow me to use my own talents and interests to benefit a good cause. I created a personal project that ...