Get a free set of dinosaur building blocks with orders over $99 at Artkal Online Store.
Simply add the dinosaur combo to your cart; no coupon code required.
Ends on Jan 19
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If you missed out on the Black Friday discounts, make sure not to miss our exclusive Christmas discounts. This marks the final discount event of 2023, so let's usher in the New Year with great savings!
As the festive season unfolds, we're excited to spread joy and offer special discounts to our valued customers. The holiday spirit is not just about decorations and gifts; it's also about making your shopping experience more delightful. Our Christmas discounts are the perfect way to treat yourself or find the ideal gifts for your loved ones.
1. Unwrap the Savings:
$5 Off on Orders Over $65:
Whether you're completing your Christmas shopping or treating yourself to something special, enjoy a $5 discount when your order exceeds $65. It's our way of adding a touch of merriment to your holiday season.
$10 Off on Orders Over $99:
Elevate your holiday celebrations with even greater savings! Orders over $99 qualify for a generous $10 discount. This is the perfect opportunity to explore our diverse range of products and find that special something for everyone on your list.
$25 Off on Orders Over $199:
For those looking to make a grand gesture this holiday season, we're offering a spectacular $25 discount on orders exceeding $199. Treat yourself or surprise someone special with a premium selection of our top-quality products.
2. Event: Dec 23-26, 2023, GMT+8.
3. No discount code is required.
As we bid farewell to 2023, let's make the most of this final discount event. It's not just about discounts; it's about creating moments of joy and sharing the warmth of the season. Start your New Year on a cheerful note by taking advantage of our exclusive Christmas discounts. Happy holidays and happy shopping!
The most awaited shopping event of the year is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to announce our incredible Black Friday Sale that is set to dazzle and delight! Prepare yourself for an irresistible shopping spree with unmatched discounts and deals that are sure to elevate your shopping experience.
$5 Off $59+: Start your spree with a sweet $5 off on orders over $59.
$30 Off $199+: Elevate your shopping with $30 off on orders over $199.
$100 Off $500+: Indulge in luxury savings with $100 off on orders over $500.
$220 Off $1000+: Go all out and enjoy $220 off on orders over $1000.
Sale Period: November 23rd to November 28th, 2023, in the GT8+ Time Zone.
No coupon code needed. Dive into quality, variety, and unbeatable savings this Black Friday!
Express Shipping is not available for P.O. Boxes and APO/FPO addresses.
If the orders are shipped by standard shipping way and the weight is over 2 kg, we will separate the order to more than one package.
If you live in China, we'd prefer your shipping info in Chinese to English.
After the order has been paid, the warehouse needs 1-3 business days to process your order. It may be delayed during weekends and holidays. You will receive a notification once your order has been shipped.
In most cases, the package will be delivered within the estimated time of arrival. However, the actual delivery date may be affected by flight arrangements, weather conditions and other external factors. Please refer to the tracking information for the most accurate delivery date.
If you place wrong order or don't like it, we accept return request. Package returned should be in good packing for resale. We will refund you asa package received by us. Learn more details, pls read the refund policy.
For orders with a value of less than €150, the system will include VAT in the total amount.
For orders with a value exceeding €150, customers are responsible for paying the VAT and customs taxes upon arrival of their orders at the customs.
Warning: If you place two or more small orders (with a total amount exceeding €150) on the same day, please contact our customer service and send us an email. We will ensure that these orders are shipped on different days to avoid the packages arriving at customs simultaneously, which would require you to pay customs taxes and VAT again.
Country | Order Total ($) | Shipping Cost ($) |
Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Netherlands, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, Austria, France, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland | 0-39.9 | 3.9 |
> 39.9 | Free | |
Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Malta, Romania | 0-39.9 | 5.9 |
> 39.9 | Free | |
Warning: If the order is over €150, we will upgrade standard shipping way to express delivery. Then you need to pay the customs/import fees in your side. Standard Shipping is about 15 - 30 days and express delivery is about 4-7 days. |
The shipping costs shown in the charts and at checkout do not include customs duties, taxes, brokerage fees, or any import fees imposed by the destination country. The recipient of the shipment is considered the official importer in the destination country and is responsible for paying any applicable customs or import fees.
Country | Shipping Way | Order Total ($) | Shipping Cost ($) |
US, UK, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore | Standard Shipping Way | 0-39.9 | 2.9 |
> 39.9 | Free | ||
Express Delivery | 0-159.9 | 29 | |
> 159.9 | Free | ||
New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Norway, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, Switzerland | Standard Shipping Way | 0-39.9 | 3.9 |
> 39.9 | Free | ||
Express Delivery | 0-159.9 | 29 | |
> 159.9 | Free | ||
Saudi Arabia, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Brazil | Standard Shipping Way | 0-39.9 | 5.9 |
> 39.9 | Free | ||
Other Countries | Standard Shipping Way | 0-59.9 | 7.9 |
> 59.9 | Free | ||
Usually, standard shipping way is about 15-30 days for most countries and express delivery is about 4-7 days. |
There are three ways to obtain Artkal Patterns. One way is by joining the Artkal Point System and redeeming patterns using your accumulated points. Another way is by visiting the "theme kit - combo kit" section to purchase Artkal beads along with the corresponding pattern and tools. Click here to directly purchase the kit. The last way is to buy the pattern directly. Pls visit pattern page to find your pattern.
Please note that the last two methods do not provide access to all the pattens; they only grant access to a portion of them. If you wish to obtain any specific patterns, please use the first method, which involves redeeming points.
If you have not yet joined our points system, please follow these steps:
Locate the "Rewards" button on the lower left corner of our website.
Click on “Rewards.”
Select "Join Now" to become a member.
Upon joining, you will receive 200 points as a welcome bonus.
That's it! You're now part of our point system.
Different patterns have varying levels, indicated by a prefix such as GL1 (General Level 1). Each level requires a specific number of points for redemption. You can find the pattern numbers on the project ideas page. Here are the points required for patterns at different levels:
General Level 1 (GL1): 50 Points / 1 pattern
General Level 2 (GL2): 70 Points / 1 pattern
General Level 3 (GL3): 80 Points / 1 pattern
General Level 4 (GL4): 90 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 1 (AL1): 120 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 2 (AL2): 150 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 3 (AL3): 180 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 4 (AL4): 210 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 5 (AL5): 240 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 6 (AL6): 270 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 7 (AL7): 300 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 8 (AL8): 330 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 9 (AL9): 260 Points / 1 pattern
Advanced Level 10 (AL10): 390 Points / 1 pattern
Identify the level number of your desired pattern.
Select the product corresponding to the pattern's level on points system and get the coupon code.
Purchase the selected product from our store (Pattern) with the coupon code. It is free to place this order with the coupon.
Within 1-2 days (excluding public holidays), you will receive the pattern as PDF files sent to your email address. If there are public holidays, the pattern will be sent on the next working day.
Hello everyone! We're excited to announce that starting March 1st, we'll be running monthly giveaways on Instagram. It's super easy to participate and win - all you have to do is tag us (@artkalbeads) and follow us (@artkalbeads) when you post your artwork on Instagram. We'll be selecting one lucky winner every month to receive an amazing gift!
No, you can use any brand of beads you prefer. All are welcome to participate.
Absolutely! You're welcome to participate every month.
Great news - we're shipping worldwide! So no matter where you are in the world, you can participate in our monthly giveaways. However, please note that delivery times may vary depending on your location. Please be patient and wait for your parcel to arrive. If you haven't received your parcel within a reasonable time frame, please don't hesitate to contact us on Instagram or send us an email at support@artkalfusebeads.com. We'll do our best to assist you and make sure you receive your gift.
Winner on March: @beads.by.chell; Winner on April: @yeoldepixelshoppe; Winner on May: @v_brard_beads_art; Winner on June: @perlen_reich
We can't wait to see your amazing artwork and award the lucky winners each month. Good luck, and happy beading!
Dear Friends,
Artkal Beads (C series and Series) will be upgraded. Now some of colors were changed. All colors will be changed in 2023.
Pls don't worry about it if you receive two type Artkal Beads. They still can be melted together
Best Regards,
Artkal Team
Dear Friends,
How a nice day! Our Spring Festival is coming and the orders will be stopped shipping during our holiday. If you have any questions, pls feel free to contact us. We will reply you after we are back.
Best Regards,
Artkal Team
FINAL SEASON, UP TO $30 OFF
Merry Christmas! If you missed Black Friday Sale last month, don't miss Artkal final discount in 2022. Stock up on your beads before our Holiday, Spring Festival! We will be on holiday from Jan. 1 to Feb. 8.
SAVE up to $30 OFF! When does it start? How can I get the discount? Can I have a chance to win free gift? Learn more it on this blog.
TIME AND DISCOUNT
Time difference for different countries
Get Artkal Beads on order over $69 and stock up on your beads. Up to $30 OFF.
Warning: No promo code needed. This discount may not be combinable with other promotions(coupon code).
All customers who place orders during Christmas Sale can participate in it. Here are three winners to get the free gifts. The gifts as follow.
Warning: Artkal will send an email to the winner, please confirm and reply within one week. If we does not receive the reply e-mail within one week, it will be considered as abandoning the gift.
Artkal the biggest deals in 2022
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale are here. It is the season to shop and prepare for your Christmas. It is also the biggest sale on Artkal store in 2022. Don't miss it. You also have a chance to win free gift (value $100).
Learn more info as follow:
Time difference for different countries
All customers who place orders during Black Friday can participate in it.
Warning: Artkal will send an email to the winner, please confirm and reply within one week. If we does not receive the reply e-mail within one week, it will be considered as abandoning the gift.
Get Artkal Beads on order over $59 and prepare for your Christmas Artworks. Up to $35 OFF.
Warning: No promo code needed. This discount may not be combinable with other promotions(coupon code).
According to science, creativity is linked with cognitive ability. It turns out our art and craft hobbies do not only make us feel happy and relaxed, but they also enhance our thinking capacity. Putting together shapes and colors is fun, but the benefit goes beyond feeling good. Creative exercises are known to strengthen the mind, too.
American psychologist and educator Ellis P. Torrance helps break down creativity for us and shows how each aspect fosters intelligence in different ways. Torrance is called “The Father of Modern Creativity.” According to him, there are four components of creativity. These are fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration.
Fluency is the capacity of an individual to generate various ideas. It involves having different perspectives and approaches that present several possibilities.
Flexibility is the aptitude to come up with various categories of ideas.
Originality is the ability to produce new and unique ideas independent from others.
Elaboration is the ability to expand and enhance an idea with details and complex plans.
Getting your hands on a hobby stretches your mind in different ways, from conceptualization to execution. It helps enhance mental abilities in more ways than we realize.
Neurobiologist and Professor Semir Zeki theorizes that even merely looking at art can already improve critical thinking skills. And when you actually engage in a creative hobby, your mind gets to conceptualize, analyze, associate, and assess to form a judgment. This helps your brain reach its potential and enhances your analytical skill. Whether you’re beading, painting, scrapbooking, or writing poetry, your mind’s ability to think goes on a higher plane. When you practice your hobby regularly, you exercise your mind muscles, and your critical thinking improves over time.
So keep working with your hands, and your head will benefit, too.
When you do DIY art and craft activities, your body releases dopamine which drives the generation of new neurons. This enhances your mind’s ability to focus and primes it for learning. In the process, it boosts your mental resilience and efficiency.
As you concentrate on your craft, you make room in your brain for more information and find which one is valuable for you. You become a learner, and you’ll find you are better able to store useful information when your mind is immersed in creative work. A strong mind is alert and receptive, and a creative hobby helps you achieve that.
Art therapy is also widely used in treating patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Studies show that art and craft activities help facilitate mental functions by aiding the mind to remember buried abilities, pushing it to bring up forgotten skills of an individual.
It seems our creative hobbies, through regular practice, have the power to remind us of what we can do, even if we barely remember it ourselves. It’s a tragedy how the disease can deprive us of enjoying the very activities we used to enjoy, like our hobbies. It’s good to know that creativity acts like a memory retrieval exercise. Our know-how and talents do not have to get locked in the recesses of our minds; we can bring them slowly to the fore. So if you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, incorporating some DIY arts and crafts into their routine may help them remember how to do the things they used to be good at.
Ever wonder why hobbies can be addicting? It’s because the sense of joy and confidence it brings makes a person want to do it again and again. It affirms a person's sense of being, which results in an enhanced quality of living. That feel-good emotion eases and uplifts our minds. That’s why, even after hours or days of doing a DIY project, we don’t feel tired. It is the experience that makes it worth it, and our work output is its own reward.
Albert Einstein once said that creativity is intelligence having fun. Well, science definitely agrees. Improving a person’s intelligence isn’t only done by reading books, devouring lectures, or mastering IQ tests. It can also be done by picking a subject for your painting and deciding which colors and strokes will work best for your project. Or by stringing together words that flow lyrically, as in writing poetry. Or by placing pieces of fabric and stitching them together in a way that makes a beautiful tapestry.
Creativity is not limited to aesthetics and emotions; it also helps shape the mind and enhance thinking.
Artkal Beads is one of the ways you can develop a hobby and improve your mind. This fun activity lets you follow an image pattern, combine beads of various colors, sizes, and elasticity, and fuse the beads by applying heat. Also called pixel art, this DIY craft is a good way to turn any image you want into a fused beads artwork.
Using your hands to turn loose beads into graphic art is not only fun but therapeutic. You can also create intricate images like a portrait of your child, your pet, or a company logo. Your finished products make perfect personalized gifts, display items, or collectibles. You can also turn it into a business.
It takes concentration, patience, and meticulous care to ensure that nothing is put out of place that could ruin the image, and the efforts are worth it.
Artkal Beads also lets you create necklaces and other fashion accents. This creative activity makes for a good bonding activity with your kids or as a kids' party kit or art project.
With each bead forming part of a whole, your mind flexes its neurons and sharpens itself. It’s a multi-sensory activity that activates your brain and a good way to get your children to try their hand at something new and get them away from their screens.
It’s a fun, engaging and brain-enhancing activity for adults especially. So get your hands on this wonderful DIY art activity now and help your mind reach its potential at any age.
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There’s a trendy new hobby out there that could help relieve stress in adults: Artkal Beads. This type of modern bead-crafting is fun, relaxing, and can shift your focus from your overwhelming emotions to a creative project.
Artkal beads are small heat-activated or “fusible” colorful beads that you set on a pegboard or mat to create designs and patterns. Think cross-stitching, but instead of using embroidery thread, you use beads to form a design.
After creating your design, whether it’s a flower or cartoon character or a mandala, you then apply heat with an iron. The beads will melt and fuse together, resulting in a single work of art that looks like a pixelated photo.
It’s normal for an adult to experience stress. Stress can be good sometimes, as it helps us become more focused, alert, and it brings out our sharp skills in order to accomplish a task.
Chronic or long-term stress, however, can pose a lot of danger to our mental, physical, and emotional health. Stress can be caused by many reasons, including major changes in our life, trauma, overwhelming responsibilities, pressure, or certain forms of loss.
When we are stressed, it disrupts our system and puts us at greater risk for heart attack, stroke, digestive and immune system problems. This is why it is important to do something to help us de-stress.
Creating patterns and design is a form of creative work. Those who use Artkal Beads are adults, because the activity makes them relaxed and happy.
When you are relaxed and happy, your stress melts away. Here are the benefits of using Artkal beads and how they help to relieve stress.
Creating art from Artkal beads is one way to pass the time in a fun way. The process of producing art from these beads actually increases happiness.
In his book Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi poses a theory that people are happiest when they are totally absorbed with an activity, which he calls the state of “flow.”
Artkal Beads get you in the “flow” or “in the zone,” as it requires pure concentration. When you’re happy, time seems to fly. And when you are absorbed in a task such as forming patterns with your beads, your heart rate slows down, it boosts your mood, and melts away your worries.
Just the act of finding the right color of beads, the organizing, and the sorting is already therapeutic. An Artkal beads project is a mindless task, as you are chiefly using your hand-eye coordination. The process of creating a work of art that requires repetition proves to be therapeutic.
The Artkal Beads are tiny, and as you pick them one by one, or two by two, using a tweezer, and shooting them into the pegboard, it provides a welcome distraction. It keeps your eyes sharply focused, your hands moving, and puts your mind at ease. It’s an incredible distraction, helping you forget all your worries.
An Artkal Beads project is a slow process, yet soothing because there is no deadline or pressure. It’s a project that is 100 percent self-expression, which doesn’t feel like a job.
Forming patterns with Artkal Beads is a quiet and solo activity. You are alone, and no one is judging you. All negative thoughts disappear as your mind is focused on the joy of assembling the beads.
And as the set of colorful beads slowly reveal a picture, your brain becomes flooded with dopamine, the happy hormone. When you are happy, it has a positive effect on your overall health.
When life sometimes feels meaningless, and you feel sad and insignificant, a creative project brings back confidence and a sense of purpose.
Just by shopping for different colors of Artkal Beads (and there are 200+ colors!) already provides you with a sense of purpose— and excitement. Then selecting patterns is another fun goal to accomplish.
The task of creating an artwork from Artkal Beads is so easy and enjoyable, that your sense of purpose will always be rewarded as you finish your work.
According to a Cleveland Clinic study, we have 60,000 thoughts a day— and 95% of them are just the same thoughts. If you are particularly worried about something, imagine being trapped in a horrible loop of negative thoughts the entire day.
Crafting, such as working on an Artkal Beads project, can help put the brain in sharp focus, creating a calming effect. Just like painting, gardening, or drawing, Artkal beading can fight depression and anxiety and could help improve your mental health.
When we experience trauma, sometimes it is difficult to put it into words. However, when we are doing a fun and productive project, the negative thoughts and feelings are diverted into the project, giving us a release from all the overwhelming negative emotions.
Because making art through Artkal Beads requires handling tools, picking up and placing beads, we are forced to work delicately. Using the tweezer, the pegboards, the ironing paper, and the iron are amazing when it comes to our motor skills.
Patients who are undergoing physical therapy can also benefit from Artkal Beads. The project improves hand-eye coordination apart from refining motor skills.
When a person is stressed, he or she may be tempted to indulge in unhealthy activities to temporarily forget all troubles and anxieties. This can be in the form of resorting to alcohol, illegal drugs, or other types of self-destructive behavior. This can lead to more harm and mental distress.
Immersing yourself in a creative project, however, like photography, cooking, decorating, embroidery, or Artkal beadwork, is a healthy way to deal with life’s negative side. While you work on your project, you are so engrossed that you temporarily forget all the things that are worrying you— and you are coping in a very healthy way.
An Artkal Beads project is an inexpensive form of therapy for the mind and the soul. As we put together the beads, choose lovely colors, and produce beautiful artwork, the activity even reminds us of our childhood.
Your Artkal-Bead outputs can even be a source of income, or you can give them as gifts. It’s a rewarding activity that reduces our distress and increases positive emotions.
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2.6mm-mini | C | Hard | 178 | 12+ |
2.6mm-mini | A | Soft | 186 | 12+ |
5.0mm-midi | S | Hard | 206 | 6+ |
5.0mm-midi | R | Soft | 129 | 6+ |
10mm-maxi | X | Hard | 15 | 4+ |
What are the soft beads and hard beads?
Hard Beads ( C and S series ) are very hard but not fragile, they stay strong.
Soft Beads ( A and R series ) are soft, flexible and elastic. When you bend it, it will get back to shape asap you let go.
Most people love the hard beads. But if you want to make the special projects, such as bracelet, we recommend you soft beads.
Recommend for Beginner
If you are a beginner, we recommend you 5MM-Hard Midi Beads S series. It is suitable for 5 years old and up. Totally, it is 206 colors. Very popular for bead artists and enthusiasts.
Beginner Set: 24 colors box set with pegboards, patterns and ironing paper
If you are a bead artist, we recommend you boxes set that you can storage the beads, or multi-color combo that you can customize the colors.
Recommend for Bead Artist
If you offen use midi beads, but you want to do more exquisite projects. We recommend you 2.6MM-Hard mini beads C series.
Full color of boxes set: 196 grids ( totally 178 colors )
Artkal Midi Beads are suitable for 5 year-olds and up. Both children and adults love Midi Beads. This is likely an experience of every beads pixelenthusiast : when you are focused on completing a fuse beads artwork, you realize there are a few necessary color beads missing – and halts your entire project. This is definitely a disappointing experience. Artkal Midi Beads provides more than 200 shades of color at your disposal, enabling you to finish that artwork project without having to pause, or compromise on the color scheme.
Artkal Mini Beads are suitable for 12 year-olds and up. Here are 2 different kinds of mini beads. One of mini beads is Hard mini beads C series. Most people love it because the projects are more refined.
Another one is Soft mini beads A series. A-2.6mm mini-beads makes pixel beads artwork even more exquisite and flawless, especially for making necklaces and accessories
Artkal Maxi Beads are our biggest beads. They are suitable for 4 years old and up.
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International Bureau Circular 161
Brazil – Inclusion of addressee tax
identification information
Dear Sir/Madam,
The designated operator of BRAZIL, Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos (Correios), would like to inform other Union member countries and their designated operators that Correios is required to submit all items containing goods for customs control, in accordance with article 20.1 of the Universal Postal Convention. In this regard, and following a legal determination recently issued by the Brazilian customs authorities, Correios will be required to provide the importer tax identification number for addressees as of 1 January 2020.
In Brazil, the tax ID number is known as CPF (format: 000.000.000-00) for natural persons and CNPJ (format: 00.000.000/0000-00) for legal persons.
In order to mitigate the impacts of this requirement on international postal operations, Correios has developed an electronic tool which allows importers to provide the tax ID number in advance, prior to the arrival of the item in Brazil. This electronic tool, is, however, only intended as a back-up to the capture of the aforementioned information as requested by the Brazilian customs authorities.
Therefore, Correios kindly requests that, wherever possible, designated operators of other Union member countries ensure that the tax ID number of the importer is captured at origin, and include this information in the importer reference field of the CN 23 customs declaration form. To avoid processing delays, this information may also be transmitted electronically via ITMATT (UPU EDI Messaging Standard M33), using the “addressee.identification.reference” field.
Notwithstanding the above request, Correios also takes this opportunity to remind other Union member countries and their designated operators that any wrongly admitted items will continue to be dealt with in accordance with articles 08-002, 20-001, 19-101 and 19-103 of the Convention Regulations.
Yours faithfully,
Abdel Ilah Bousseta
Director of Postal Operations
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Using the pattern as a guide, carefully arrange the Artkal Beads on the pegboard, ensuring they fit snugly together.
Set your iron to medium heat (between 160°C-180°C). Place the ironing paper or ironing film over the beads, making sure they are completely covered. It's important for an adult to handle the ironing process.
Hold the iron in place for about 2-3 seconds, allowing the heat to initiate the melting process. Ensure that the beads have melted together completely before moving on.
Once you've ironed one side, carefully peel off the ironing paper. Flip the design over to the unironed side. You can reuse the pegboard and ironing paper/film to create more artworks in the future!
After ironing both sides, let your design cool down. Place the finished project under a book or something heavy to ensure it stays flat. And there you have it! Your beautiful pixel artwork is complete and ready to be admired and enjoyed.
To properly use masking tape with ironing beads, follow these steps:
Today, I would like to recommend you a new tool. You can use it instead of glue and it will make your whole assembling process easy and simple.
Let’s us start to make a duck!
Such as pegboard, iron, iron paper, nipper, acrylic rods, pliers and Artkal beads
Get all parts ready and waiting for assembling together.
We need tools acrylic rods, tweezer on this step.
Put each part orderly then use acrylic rods into beads to make them fit together.
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Artkalbeads has 2 series of standard midi beads, they are S-5mm hard beads and R-5mm soft beads.
Then what is the difference of hard and soft beads? And which one is popular? Here are 3 difference help you to know them well.
- Hard Artkal beads are made of food grade PE, It keeps artworks hard and strong.
- Soft Artkal beads are made of food grade EVA, It makes artworks soft and flexible.
- Hard Artkal beads are perfectly compatible with perler beads and hama beads. You can’t tell the difference for mixing them together.
So, S-5mm Artkal beads are highly recommended and they arevery popular in worldwide.
- Soft Artkal beads are exclusively soft and easy to be ironed than hard beads.When you bend it, it will get back to shape asa you let go.
They can work with perler and hama, too. But the ironing effect are a little bit different.
We suggest using R beads independently to keep the soft and elastic features. Good for making jewelry and decor accessories.
Soft beads are a little bit thicker than hard beads that they are heavier than hard beads.
Updated S-5mm hard midi beads were made of PE. Original S-5mm beads were made of hard EVA (ironing effect same as R-5mm soft beads).
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* Ironing film gives artworks the glossy and smooth surface, during ironing process, you can see very clear that the beads are fused together or not. Ironing film can be reused for more than 50 times.
* Ironing paper gives artworks the matt finish, if you want a matt finish for your pieces, then we recommend using ironing paper.
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Artkal has 2 series of mini fuse beads, they are C-2.6mm and A-2.6mm.
【C-2.6mm mini Artkal beads】 have 178 colors for choose from. They're made of food grade PE, hard and strong. C beads are perfectly compatible with perler beads and hama beads. Very popular for bead artists and enthusiasts.
【A-2.6mm mini Artkal beads】 have 186 colors for choose from. They're made of food grade EVA, soft and flexible. We suggest using A beads independently to keep the soft and elastic features. Good for making jewelry and decor accessories.
So what's the difference between C-2.6mm and A-2.6mm artkal beads?
1. Different material
Both series made of food grade plastic. But C-2.6mm is HARD & STRONG and A-2.6mm is SOFT & FLEXIBLE. Let's see the artworks comparison below:
* C beads are very hard but not fragile, they stay strong.
* A beads are soft, flexible and elastic. When you bend it, it will get back to shape as you let go.
2. Different Ironing Effection
* New C beads ironing surface is flat as below pic shows. Same look as perler beads and hama beads.
* beads after ironing, beads keep roundish as below pic.
(S bead upgrade, available May 1, 2017; C bead upgrade, available at the end of May)
* The new upgraded S-5mm midi and C-2.6mm mini hard artkal beads are perfectly compatible with perler beads and hama beads.
* R-5mm midi and A-2.6mm mini soft artkal beads are exclusive soft fused beads and are recommended to be used separately to maintain the soft and flexible properties.
Let's see what bead artists have to say about the new S beads and here, thanks to all artists for their feedback:.
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Just a little test of the new and improved Artkal beads. Only the grey is perler, the rest are Artkal beads. I like the strength of these new beads. --@ perler_purrs
Just a little test of the new and improved Artkal beads. Only the grey is perler, the rest are Artkal beads. I like the strength of these new beads. --@perler_purrs
How do junior S and C beads work with perler beads and hama beads?
If you have a household iron, it's good for ironing beads, no need to buy a new one, I think. If not, you could consider the Mini White Iron. Easy for carrying on a trip and good for ironing beads, clothes and name label on the school uniform for kids.
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