And because of my deep love for those cute little Italian brothers who can jump so high, I’m pleased to share this collection of Mario perler beads with you! There are over 30 patterns below that I think you’re going to love.

Hama Beads - Etsy Hama Beads - Etsy

I have to say it’s still my favorite video game of all time, along with Mega Man and then Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega platform.Perler beads are recommended for ages six and up, so this is a very fun craft to try with kids. They love perler beads (also known as hama beads, fuse beads, or melty beads). But don’t be shy – adults love them too! Tips for Using Perler Beads Both good and bad are represented with several characters, and I’ve also got some accoutrements for you. Some of the patterns are small and some are larger. That way? You’ve got some options depending on time and attention span. As you can imagine, my brothers and I (and our father) played a lot of Mario Brothers. Hours and hours (I don’t want to know). And we had Super Mario Bros. and all those sequels. We were obsessed.

Super Mario Perler Beads (30+ Free Patterns!) - DIY Candy

Before we get into the patterns, I want to review a few basics of using fuse beads to make sure you get the best results. If you don’t want the tips, scroll down to the bottom to get the Super Mario fuse bead patterns.