Maracas and tambourine
A yellow zigzag maraca and a green polka-dot maraca cross in front of a tambourine with golden jingles and a red ribbon.
Bead colors and counts
Questions
How do I start “Maracas and tambourine”?
Use a 5mm midi pegboard at least 56×63 cells, with a one- or two-cell margin so you can lift the board. Start from a corner or the dark outline and follow the preview above. This chart uses about 2091 beads in 9 colors—pick them from the legend on this page.
How do I iron it without melting colors together?
Intermediate neighbors sit closer. Iron the dark outline first, then fill, one small patch at a time. Beads face up, baking paper on top, iron set flat. Wait a few seconds before peeling.
Will this work on Perler, Hama, and common pegboards?
Yes. It is a 5mm midi chart, so Perler, Hama, and common pegboards share the same pitch. Buy beads by the codes on this page, not by a store package name.
What should I follow while I place beads?
Follow the preview on this page. The downloadable PNG adds the English title, a short symbol in each cell, bead codes, and counts, so you can print it and keep it beside the board. HD export, PDF, and board splits are in the app.
