3D Bead Patterns
Design it in 3D · Make it with beads

Turn an idea into a
makeable bead pattern

See the finished piece first. Then choose a shape, customize every panel and download a precise pattern with the colors and bead counts already worked out.

Choose a pattern type
✓ Free to use✓ Runs in your browser✓ No sign-up
Step 1 · Preview

See the finished piece in 3D

Live

Drag to rotate · scroll to zoom · double-click to reset

Step 4 · Make it

Generate, print and start crafting

Every panel, color count and assembly step in one place.

Skip the blank canvas

Make 12 complete 3D bead cubes for $9

Download 72 printable panels, exact color counts and step-by-step assembly guidance in one ready-to-use starter pack.

See the 12-pattern pack One-time purchase · automatic digital delivery
From screen to finished craft

Design the object as a whole.
Edit it one bead at a time.

Start with a 3D object or a flat pattern. Set an overall tone for every face, refine individual beads on its printable panel, and watch those choices appear in the live preview.

  1. 1
    Choose the formatBuild a 3D object or start with a 2D flat pattern.
  2. 2
    Color every faceGive each panel its own tone, then paint individual beads.
  3. 3
    Print and assembleUse the generated panels, color counts and assembly guide.
Finished 3D fuse-bead cube beside two editable flat bead panels
Illustrative finished-project example. Your colors and pattern will follow the design you create.
Start with a shape

3D Perler Bead Patterns You Can Make

Planning the flat panels is often the hardest part of a 3D bead project. Choose one of the shapes below and the generator creates every printable grid with bead color codes. Always test-fit cooled panels before gluing because ironing changes the final dimensions.

3D Perler Bead Cube Pattern 3D Perler Bead Heart Pattern 3D Perler Bead Star Pattern 3D Perler Bead House Pattern 3D Perler Bead Gingerbread House Pattern 3D Perler Bead Mushroom Pattern

More guides: How to Make 3D Perler Beads · 3D Bead Animals · Bead Count Guide · Size Guide

What Are 3D Perler Beads?

3D perler bead projects are built by ironing flat panels, test-fitting them and then joining those panels at right angles. A cube uses six squares; a house uses walls, side panels, roof panels and a base. This generator plans the grids, but the final fit still depends on bead brand, ironing pressure and assembly method.

01

Preview the result

Rotate a bead-level model before committing time or materials.

02

Design every panel

Change themes, recolor a whole face or edit a single bead.

03

Build with a plan

Print grids with exact color counts, test-fit notes and assembly steps.

How to Make a 3D Bead Craft

1

Generate

Choose a shape, size and color theme.

2

Place

Follow each panel grid on your pegboard.

3

Iron

Fuse each panel under parchment paper.

4

Test-fit and assemble

Check cooled panel dimensions, then join them with craft glue using the included guide.

Which Bead Brands Work?

Perler, Hama, Artkal, Nabbi and Melty beads all use the standard 5mm Midi size, so the 3D patterns work across brands. Photo mode can also match an uploaded image to supported brand palettes.

More Guides & Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the generator free?

Yes. It is free, requires no account and supports unlimited patterns.

Can I print the patterns?

Yes. Use Print / Save PDF for a paper or PDF copy, or download the panels as PNG.

How many beads do I need?

The materials card counts every bead by color as soon as your pattern is generated.

Do I need glue?

Some makers fuse panels together, but a small amount of craft glue usually produces cleaner, stronger corners.