Complete Guide to Bead Patterns

From uploading a photo to finishing your bead art — step by step

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1.Upload Your Image

Open the Editor and click "Upload Image". Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP. Use clear images with distinct colors for best results. Portraits, anime characters, landscapes, logos all work great.

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2.Choose Brand & Settings

Pick your bead brand (MARD, Artkal, Perler, Hama — 15 brands). Set grid size (32-64 recommended) and max colors. Larger grids = more detail but longer crafting time.

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3.Auto-Generate Pattern

Click "Generate Pattern" — the system converts your image to a bead pattern. Each pixel is matched to the nearest real bead color (CIE-Lab color space), ensuring the beads you buy match the pattern.

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4.Fine-Tune with Editor

After generation, fine-tune with editing tools: pencil for pixel-by-pixel coloring, eraser to clear, color picker, bulk color replace. Undo/redo supported. Double-click eraser to flood-erase same-color areas. Hold Space + drag to pan.

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5.Export & Print

Click "Export" — choose format: full blueprint (with color codes), 50×50 block zoom (easy to follow), material list (color name, code, quantity). Print it out and start crafting!

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6.Share to Gallery

Happy with your creation? Click "Publish to Gallery" — set title, category, difficulty, tags. Choose to share for free or set a price. Other users can browse, buy, and use your patterns.

Pro Tips

Make your bead art even better

🎯 Image choice: Pick images with clear color contrast, avoid large gradients for better results
📐 Grid size: Beginners try 29-32, intermediate 48-64, advanced 80+
🎨 Color count: Limit to 8-15 colors — too many makes buying and crafting harder
🔍 Editing tip: After generating, check the overall look first, then fix edges and details with the pencil tool
🖨️ Print tip: Use 50×50 block zoom — each block matches one pegboard, making crafting easier

Earn as a Creator

Publish patterns, referral links, material kit commissions

Revenue SourcePrice RangeCreator GetsPlatform
Pattern Download (Blueprint + Materials)¥3 - ¥5070%30%
Material Kit Order (Beads + Board)¥50 - ¥50010% CommissionPlatform Ships
Referral Commission (Sales via your link)Extra 10%From platform share

Example: Your pattern is priced at ¥20, someone buys via your link → You get ¥14 (70%) + ¥2 (10% referral) = ¥16

FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between free and paid patterns?

Free patterns are available to everyone. Paid patterns show only a preview — full blueprint, color codes, and material list are unlocked after purchase.

When will I receive my earnings?

Monthly auto-settlement on the 1st. Withdraw to WeChat or Alipay when balance reaches ¥10, arrives within 3 business days.

Can I modify a purchased pattern?

Yes, you can freely modify in the editor after purchase. However, you cannot re-upload purchased patterns for sale.

How do referral links work?

Click "Share" on your pattern page to copy your unique link. Anyone who purchases through it earns you an extra 10% commission.

Are uploaded patterns reviewed?

Yes. We review quality and copyright compliance. Original works get priority recommendations; infringing content will be removed.

What are material kits?

We partner with bead suppliers to auto-sort the exact colors and quantities needed. Buyers can order with one click, and we handle shipping. Creators earn 10% commission per kit order.

Ready to start?

Upload a photo and generate a bead blueprint in seconds — free