So the first step is admitting I have a problem... (pic)

[houdini]

OMG portal turret!! How much? Would you ship to the UK? I'm serious!

Also, excuse me while I squee for a while. THEY ARE SO CUTE!

[Seraph]

Where'd you learn how to make these? I've always wanted to but I can never figure out how to google for a tutorial.

I didn't really get a tutorial. I picked up the beads and large pegboards at a craft store, and then used MyPixelPal (website for converting images) for the patterns. Its like color by numbers, on a super tiny, easily-disturbed scale. You just match the color to the pixel spot.

Afterwards, I found these guys: http://www.reddit.com/r/beadsprites - they have tips and tricks, and a loooovely set of color charts to help you find what color you need.

If you order supplies to get started, I really recommend just ordering direct from Perler if you're in the US. (Hama if you're international.) Perler may *seem* expensive at first, but buying in bulk and using their promo codes will save you a TON in the end.

[AmbrosiaWriter]

Also I just realized that those are sitting on your couch. THAT'S BIG!

[SongsOfDragons]

Are those HAMA BEADS?!?

OMG nostalgia...

*inches towards Hobbybarn*

[Seraph]

Are those HAMA BEADS?!?

OMG nostalgia...

*inches towards Hobbybarn*

They're Perler here in the US, but yeppers!

[iPanda]

DANTE AND EZIO AND CLAPTRAP AND LINK OHMYHERDMAEEROJAPKDSOADKAOGGERDDDDD

*A*

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee *faceplants into screen*


Well, I got to hang and cling and... ride, an Altair cosplayer this past weekend so, I'm pretty much set for the rest of the ... week... OTL

[sms001]

So awesome!

And hubby might be onto something with "hang them." I think a good size group of them would make a very cool mobile.

[Seraph]

So awesome!

And hubby might be onto something with "hang them." I think a good size group of them would make a very cool mobile.

He's put a few up on the wall next to his desk with sticky tack.

They're also good magnets, I bought a stack of magnet backings, hot glue, and bam. Only thing is....our fridge cannot hold magnets. :|

[EricKei]

XD thanks. Funny story, Altair/Ezio caused me SO many problems. First off, hard to find a decent sprite.

That's perfectly understandable. I don't know if there are any sprite-based games for the AC franchise ^_^

Ya know...his cape stretched out like that reminds me of one of my favorite characters who *is* from a sprite-based game -- Alucard from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Darken the color scheme & replace the hood with long white/silver hair and you're pretty much done, it may even work with the same base pattern.

Just saying, ya know?

PS is it just me or is that Thor a modified Mega Man sprite, a la Bob & George?

[Seraph]

That's perfectly understandable. I don't know if there are any sprite-based games for the AC franchise ^_^

Ya know...his cape stretched out like that reminds me of one of my favorite characters who *is* from a sprite-based game -- Alucard from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Darken the color scheme & replace the hood with long white/silver hair and you're pretty much done, it may even work with the same base pattern.

Just saying, ya know?

PS is it just me or is that Thor a modified Mega Man sprite, a la Bob & George?

Alucard's actually on the list of sprites I'm going to make once I list some of these on Etsy. XP

And yes, Thor totally is a Megaman sprite. :3

[RayvenQ]

No Space Marines, Eldar or Orks? Seraph, I'm heavily dissapointed in you!

[Fire_on_High]

Oh man, I LOVE the Claptrap!

[fireheart]

Are those HAMA BEADS?!?

OMG nostalgia...

*inches towards Hobbybarn*

They sell them down in Ausland too. Folks might want to check Lincraft.

Now I'm thinking THAT might be a fun activity to do with my kids for my last day.

I've been told to do a "Christmas craft" activity, so this works nicely. Especially since I also need to cater for two folks who don't celebrate Christmas. (A Jehovah's Witness and a Baha'i...the latter sort of floored me)

[Gizmo]

I think you have a bidding war on your hands here already... no need for etsy! lol.

Nice work on these, love them!

[Seraph]

No Space Marines, Eldar or Orks? Seraph, I'm heavily dissapointed in you!

I'll have to do some of those soon, LOL.