Some things I have learned so far.
I have started doing beadsprites last year and wanted to share a few things that others might benefit from.
- Use the tape method, if you don't want your boards/projects to be ruined. Also poke holes after taping your projects ( you can use a second pegboard for that) so the heat can escape through the holes when you iron them. If you aren't convinced to tape yet, let me inspired you: https://www.reddit.com/r/beadsprites/comments/b1s67e/goodbye_jolly_roger/
- Don't try to shade if you don't have the colours. Just go with one colour instead. What do I mean by that? https://i.redd.it/c0jccbui91v21.jpg <--- this is pretty bad shading & it would have looked a lot better if I just used one blue.
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- If you are completely new and don't know what to do, here is a solid guide for beginners: https://www.reddit.com/r/beadsprites/comments/fatft/faq_beadsprites_101/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb&_branch_match_id=632552459922679738
I hope this is helpful for some of you :)
Posted Apr 28, 2019, 4:43 PM UTC
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I’m very new to the game and have only ever used the masking tape method and have had no real drama at all and all turns out well. I only ever rarely have maybe 1 head that doesn’t stick.... but my designs all fit on 1 or 2 boards. Punching holes with the pegboard into the tape is the quickest approach. Just make sure not to put too much pressure on 1 spot when pushing down or you can crack your boards. I did that on my 2nd try and now I’m more cautious and spread out my weight when pushing down.