Complete Boxed 2.6mm Fuse Bead Set – 221 MARD Colors + 11 Tools
2.6mm beads in MARD colors, made in the same factory as Artkal and fully compatible. Fuses at about 140 °C.
VAT not applicable · Free shipping from €49 (France)
Fuse beads tested by independent labs
- EN 71 standards (EU)
- Heavy metals not detected
- PAHs not detected
- Phthalates not detected, PVC-free
Artkal Mini 2.6 mm beads, MARD colour system (221 colours).
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221 MARD colors · about 1,200 beads per color · stored in boxes, ready to use · 2.6mm Artkal-compatible fuse beads
The whole palette, once and for all.
Every color already has its own box. No bags to open, no sorting, no transferring: you open the case, choose your shade and start. With all 221 colors of the MARD chart in one place, no pattern will ever stop you for a missing color.
A complete studio that fits on a shelf, designed for anyone who finds calm in a repeated gesture.
What's in the set
- 221 square boxes, one per MARD color, about 1,200 2.6mm beads each
- 4 storage cases that hold the 221 boxes
- Free gift: 9 extra boxes, i.e. 3 more boxes each of H01 (Ghost White), H02 (White) and H07 (Black), the three most used colors
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11 tools:
- 2 standing bead trays
- 2 grooved sorting trays (one large, one small)
- 1 large 3D-printed grooved sorting tray
- 1 pair of curved tweezers
- 1 double-needle bead pen
- 2 reusable ironing sheets (one large, one small)
- 1 pegboard 52 x 52
- 1 large pegboard 104 x 104
Specifications
| Bead diameter | 2.6mm (mini size) |
| Color chart | MARD 221 colors, Artkal C-Mini compatible |
| Quantity per color | about 1,200 beads |
| Total quantity | about 276,000 beads (bonus included) |
| Packaging | 230 individual boxes in 4 cases |
| Tools included | 11 pieces |
| Ironing | iron or heat press, with the sheet provided |
| Shipping | from Bagnolet, France |
Compare: the same contents bought separately come to about €844, more than 3 times the price of the set.
Who is it for?
- You make portraits, pixel art pictures or very detailed patterns
- You want a tidy workspace where every color can be found at a glance
- You are looking for a memorable gift for a creative craft lover
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to sort or transfer the beads?
No. Each color comes in its own box, labeled with its MARD code. The set is ready as soon as you open it.
What are the standing bead trays for?
They stand the beads up so they all face hole-up. They are then easier to pick up with the tweezers or the double-needle bead pen.
What are the grooved sorting trays for?
Pour beads of a single color onto the tray: the grooves line them up in rows. With the double-needle bead pen, you can then pick up several at once instead of one by one.
Are the beads compatible with Artkal?
Yes. They are 2.6mm mini beads, compatible with the Artkal C-Mini color chart and standard 2.6mm pegboards.
How many pieces can I make?
A full large 104 x 104 pegboard uses 10,816 beads. With about 276,000 beads, the set allows more than 25 large pictures, or hundreds of small patterns.
Can I buy a single color again?
Yes. All MARD colors are available individually in the shop, by color code.
Is this set suitable for children?
It is designed for adults. It contains small parts and ironing involves heat: for a child, adult supervision is essential.
Is shipping free?
Yes. For this set, shipping is free in France, to a Point Relais pickup point or by Colissimo home delivery, as well as to European Union countries. Shipped from Bagnolet.
What are fuse beads?
Small 2.6mm beads that you place one by one on a pegboard, following a pattern. A few seconds with an iron is enough to fuse them into one solid piece.
At 2.6mm, they offer far more detail than the big beads of childhood: ideal for faces, gradients and small jewelry. The gesture is slow, repetitive and soothing.
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
Ships within 48 hours from France. Free pickup-point delivery from €49 in mainland France. Returns accepted within 14 days, no questions asked.
- France
- 2–3 days · €3.99 (free from €49 with pickup-point delivery)
- European Union
- 5–8 days · €10 (free from €80)
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.
Choose a pattern
Start from a ready-to-use pattern, or turn any image into one with our free converter.
Place the beads
Follow the colors square by square on the pegboard.
Iron-on
A sheet of baking paper, a few seconds with the iron, and the beads fuse together.
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 MARD colors
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.
CRAFT · FUSE BEADS
Projects made with our beads
A tiny material, a slow gesture, an image appearing. Pick a pattern and build it from 221 MARD colors, sold by the single color.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions, our answers
What are fuse beads and how do they work?
Fuse beads are small plastic tubes that you arrange on a pegboard, following a pattern. You heat them with an iron through baking paper: the edges melt and fuse together, and once it has cooled you have a solid piece, flat or 3D.
What is the difference between mini beads (2.6mm) and standard beads (5mm)?
Beads mainly come in 2.6mm (mini) and 5mm (standard). 5mm is big, easy and fast, perfect for large pieces. 2.6mm offers much more detail, ideal for faces, gradients and jewelry. For the same design, 2.6mm gives a finer result but takes more time.
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 them is technically possible, but keep a few points in mind, in order of importance: Color differences matter most: even under the same color name, shades vary from one brand to another, and the difference shows within a single piece. Different melting points: each brand melts at a different temperature, so when ironing the beads do not fuse at the same moment, which gives an uneven result. Slight size differences: in practice, for the same size, diameter differences between brands are minimal and rarely a problem; watch instead for small variations from one batch to another, even within the same brand. Tip: for the most reliable color and ironing, stick to one brand and one batch within a single piece.
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.
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