Perler Bead Pattern Maker

Design perler bead and fuse bead patterns free in your browser. No install — draw on a grid, convert photos to patterns, and count every color at once.

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What is a perler bead pattern?

Perler beads (also called fuse beads or iron beads) are small ringed beads you place one by one on a pegboard grid and then fuse with heat. MyBlockStudio’s bead editor brings that grid to your screen, where one cell equals one bead. Draw characters and pixel art, or upload a photo and it’s converted into a bead pattern automatically — complete with a list of how many beads of each color you need.

Photo → bead pattern

Upload a photo or drawing and it’s converted to a grid pattern matched to perler bead colors.

Color-by-count list

See exactly how many beads of each color your pattern needs, so you can prepare the right amount.

One cell, one bead

Draw on the grid with pen, shape, select and fill tools — as easy as making pixel art.

Print, save and share

Save your finished pattern as an image, print it, or share it with a link.

How to make a bead pattern

  1. 1

    Open a new bead pattern

    The bead editor opens with a perler-bead color palette ready to go.

  2. 2

    Draw or upload a photo

    Color the grid yourself, or upload a photo to convert it into a pattern automatically.

  3. 3

    Check colors and counts

    Use the color-by-count list to see the beads you need and fine-tune the design.

  4. 4

    Print and build

    Print or save the pattern — it comes with color counts and bead numbers.

  5. 5

    Place on the board and iron

    Prepare beads by their numbers (Perler, Hama, etc.), place them on the pegboard, cover with ironing paper, and press gently with an iron to finish. (Iron with an adult.)

Frequently asked questions

Are perler beads, fuse beads and Hama beads different?

They’re different names for the same kind of craft bead. Perler and Hama are brand names, and “fuse” or “iron” beads describes melting them with heat. They all work the same way — placed on a grid and fused — so this pattern maker works for all of them.

Is it really free?

Yes — making, printing, saving and sharing bead patterns, and in fact every feature on the site, is completely free. There are no paid plans or hidden costs, and no install needed; it runs right in your browser.

Can I turn a photo into a bead pattern?

Yes. Upload a photo or drawing and it’s automatically converted into a grid pattern matched to perler bead colors. You can adjust the size and number of colors too.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes — drawing, converting and saving all work in a mobile browser.

Make your own perler bead pattern now

Free, no install — start right in your browser.