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2.6mm Fuse Bead Set – 72 MARD Colors + Tools

NewFuse Beads

2.6mm Fuse Bead Set – 72 MARD Colors + Tools

2.6mm MARD color beads, made in the same factory as Artkal and fully compatible.

€79,00

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Description

A ready-to-create 2.6mm fuse bead set with 72 MARD colors and essential tools.

Perfect for starting a clean, organized mini fuse bead palette or expanding your creative setup. Artkal-compatible.

What are fuse beads?

Fuse beads are small 2.6mm beads placed one by one on a pegboard, following a pattern. A few seconds of ironing is enough to fuse them into one solid piece.

At 2.6mm, they offer much more detail than larger standard beads, making them ideal for faces, gradients and small pixel art projects.

Materials and Features

Everything is measured for fine 2.6mm fuse bead work.

Bead size: 2.6mm (mini), Artkal-compatible
Color chart: MARD, 221 colors
Sold: by color or as refills
Prepared: in France, near Paris

Shipping and Returns

Shipped within 48 hours from France. Free shipping from €49 in mainland France. Returns accepted within 14 days, no questions asked.

France: 2–3 days · €3.99 (free from €49)
European Union: 3–5 days · €8

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HOW IT WORKS

Four steps, one quiet afternoon.

We have broken the process into four clear steps, so you always know where you are. No special skills needed: just beads, a pegboard and an iron.

1

Choose a pattern

Start from a ready-to-use pattern, or turn any image into one with our free converter.

2

Place the beads

Follow the colors square by square on the pegboard.

3

Iron-on

A sheet of ironing paper, a few seconds of heat, and the beads fuse together.

4

Keep or give away

A small solid piece, ready to hang, wear or give as a gift.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

Materials designed for calm hands.

Meditative

The slow, repeated motion soothes the mind: a quiet, screen-free moment just for you.

221 colors MARD

A complete palette sold by color: every shade your pattern needs, without waste.

Artkal-compatible

Standard 2.6mm beads, Artkal-compatible, with the exact same MARD shade every time you reorder.

Prepared in France

Sorted and packed by hand in our studio near Paris, then quickly shipped across Europe.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions, our answers

What are fuse beads and how do they work?

Fuse beads are small 2.6mm beads placed one by one on a pegboard, following a pattern. A few seconds of ironing is enough to fuse them into one solid piece.

At 2.6mm, they offer much more detail than larger standard beads, making them ideal for faces, gradients and small pixel art projects.

What is the difference between mini beads (2.6mm) and standard beads (5mm)?

Fuse beads mainly come in 2.6mm (mini) and 5mm (standard). 5mm beads are larger, easier and faster, great for big pieces. 2.6mm beads offer much more detail, ideal for faces, gradients and jewelry.

Which fuse bead brand should you choose?

Most major brands work in the same way; the difference lies in melting temperature and origin. Some melt hotter, others lower and faster. More important than the brand: choose real, high-quality fuse beads.

Should you buy a complete set or single-color refills?

Large mixed tubs are inexpensive, but sorting takes a lot of time and common colors run out quickly. It is better to buy refills color by color according to your project needs, with extra black and white.

How many beads and colors do you need to start?

Start with a basic palette, often around 48 colors, which is enough for most beginner patterns. Then add colors one by one according to your designs, with 1,000 to 2,000-bead refills and extra black and white.

Are fuse beads from different brands compatible with each other?

It is generally not recommended. Mixing brands is technically possible, but color differences matter most: even under the same color name, shades may vary. Melting behavior and bead height can also differ.

I have never tried fuse beads. Is it beginner-friendly?

Yes, absolutely. Fuse beads are one of the easiest crafts to start: you follow a pattern color by color, with no drawing skills needed. Start with a simple design and you will get a clean, satisfying result from your first project.