Bee Plus-Plus instructions
15 min · 174 pieces · Hard · Creator Andrea Märkli
Build a buzzing Plus-Plus Bee mosaic with these free 2D printable instructions and step-by-step color guide.
This 174-piece insect pattern renders a bee in bold yellow-and-black stripes with translucent wing shapes and a rounded abdomen - a detailed flat portrait rather than a tiny 3D figure. The stripe rhythm across the body is the signature detail that makes the build instantly recognizable.
Classified as hard difficulty with about 15 minutes of build time. The instructions lay down the stripe pattern from the thorax outward, then add wing sections and head details. Alternating yellow and black rows requires attention, but the repeating pattern becomes rhythmic once you find the groove.
Follow online or download the PDF for offline building. Pre-sort yellows, blacks, and wing-color pieces into separate groups before starting the grid.
Perfect for garden-themed crafts, pollinator education units, or summer camp activities. Keep stripe spacing even for the most authentic bee finish.
You can build this with these tubes & sets
Official Plus-Plus products that include the colors needed for this build.