Fuse bead pattern maker
Turn your pet photo into an iron-on bead pattern. Colors are matched to popular 5 mm bead color lists, with pegboard outlines and an exact bead count for every color.
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How to use the fuse bead pattern maker
- Upload a photo with a simple background.
- Choose the bead color list you own and the pattern width in beads (29 = one large square pegboard).
- Limit the number of colors to what you have on hand.
- Download the PNG or printable PDF with symbols, color codes and bead counts.
Tips for better results
- Small patterns (29–58 beads wide) work best for faces; crop tightly.
- Turn on symbols when colors look similar on screen.
- Bead colors on screen are approximate. Lay your real beads next to the key before you start.
FAQ
Which bead brands does this work with?
You can match colors to three popular 5 mm fuse bead color lists. Brand names are trademarks of their owners and are only used to show color-number compatibility; PatternPaws is not affiliated with any bead brand.
How many beads do I need?
The color key lists the exact number of beads for each color in your pattern, plus the total. Buy a few extra of each color for spares.
How many pegboards do I need?
The summary shows how many square pegboards your design covers. Red lines on the preview mark each board.