World Landmarks in Fuse Beads: A Trip Around the Globe in 10+ Designs to Recreate

What if we could travel the world without ever leaving the kitchen table? Today I’m taking you on a round-the-world trip, one bead at a time. The Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the pyramids of Egypt… all those dream-worthy landmarks are a perfect match for fuse beads: big graphic silhouettes, full of straight lines and lovely symmetry — in other words, a joy to lay out peg by peg. I’ve gathered more than ten designs for you, a mix of lovely finds from around the web and simple little home-made grids. All aboard?

This gorgeous Perler collection sets the mood: the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate and the Statue of Liberty all lined up on one shelf. Enough to spark a hundred ideas… so let’s take it region by region.

First stop, Paris: the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe

We start in the City of Light, naturally. The Eiffel Tower is THE beginner-friendly landmark: tall, perfectly symmetrical, recognisable in just a few beads. I love this slim, elegant version from MyCrafts — pop it on a little stand and you’ve got the cutest Paris souvenir.

Want to go big? This full-height grid shared on Kandi Patterns gives you the complete pattern, level by level. My tip: join two pegboards vertically so you don’t break that lovely slender shape.

And if you’d rather follow along on screen, here’s a gentle little step-by-step video:

Right next door, the Arc de Triomphe makes a wonderfully simple design for kids: one big block of stone, a graceful arch in the middle, and you’re done. Here’s a home-made grid to follow — one square = one bead:

Beading across Europe: the Leaning Tower and windmills

Our trip carries on across the old continent. In Italy, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and its famous tilt always crack the kids up: you lean it on purpose, so no one can ever say you got it wrong! A brilliant way to take the pressure off those slightly wonky builds.

Next, off to the Netherlands and its windmills, bright red with big blue sails. A colourful design that makes a nice change from all those grey-toned monuments:

And for a proper British icon, think of Big Ben: it’s already standing tall in the Perler selection at the top of this post. A few gold and grey beads and that big clock face always steals the show.

Straight to New York: the Statue of Liberty and skyscrapers

Let’s cross the Atlantic! The Statue of Liberty, with her pretty verdigris green and her spiked crown, is an absolute classic. This grid shared on Kandi Pad captures her beautifully — perfect for a quiet afternoon:

To round out your New York skyline, the Empire State Building and San Francisco’s Golden Gate are both in the Perler selection up top too. Everything you need to bead your own postcard from the USA!

Wonders of the world: the pyramids of Egypt

Fancy a little more adventure? Off to Egypt and the pyramids of Giza, sitting on the sand under a big sun. Two triangles, a few shades of beige and sand, and there you are. A simple design, yet oh so satisfying to make:

Castles and lighthouses: a touch of magic

To wrap up our journey gently, two sure-fire favourites that always light up little faces. First the castle, with its crenellated towers and a tiny flag fluttering on top:

And finally the lighthouse, striped in red and white, watching over the coast. It would make the sweetest seaside-themed bedroom decoration:

And that’s a wrap on our little round-the-world trip. The magic of landmarks is that they work just as well as wall art, a souvenir keyring or a fridge magnet. So, where will you set off first? Get the pegboards out, the bead suitcase is packed — happy crafty travels! And if the crafting bug has you, wander over to our home decor ideas in fuse beads or our retro video game selection, pixel by pixel.