How BeadSketch Works

Make a fuse bead pattern from a photo or message, choose your beads, and print a guide for your pegboard.

Turn a photo into a pattern

Open the image editor and choose a JPG, PNG or WebP image. Start with a clear subject. A smaller grid makes a quicker project, while a larger grid keeps more detail. Choose a color limit and a palette that fits the beads you have.

Generate the pattern and switch to Grid Preview to check individual cells. BeadSketch keeps the photo's proportions. Transparent areas and empty padding use no beads.

Make a QR code with beads

Enter the exact link or message in the QR Code Maker. Use a high contrast bead pair and leave the four-module border empty against a uniform light background. Test the finished piece with your phone. The digital scan check verifies the reference image.

Print and assemble the pattern

1. Use the color breakdown to gather your beads. Perler IDs refer to product codes. Generic IDs are BeadSketch references.
2. Choose Letter or A4 and print the PDF at Actual Size (100%). Check that the 50 mm ruler on the printout measures correctly.
3. Align pages by the row and column labels. Match each grid letter to the materials list and leave blank cells empty.
4. Follow the fusing directions for your brand and bead size.

For a small first project, choose an original pattern from the library.