Free Bead Loom Pattern Maker
Design loomed bracelets, cuffs, and wall pieces from any image. MakeBead matches every pixel to a curated Miyuki Delica 11/0 palette, then outputs a warp-and-weft grid you can follow row by row on a standard bead loom. Choose the bead width to match your loom, limit the color count to the Delicas you have, and export a printable PDF pattern.
Drop image or click to upload
JPEG, PNG, or WebP
24 × 24 beads · 1×1 loom
Templates
Click a template to load it into the tool above
How It Works
Upload an Image
Drag and drop a photo, logo, or artwork. High-contrast images with clear shapes work best at seed bead resolution.
Set Bead Width
Match the grid width to your loom — 24 for a standard cuff, more for panels, less for narrow bands.
Limit Colors to Your Delicas
Use the Max Colors slider to match the Delica tubes you own, or order fresh tubes from the materials list.
Export & Weave
Download the PDF pattern with DB color codes and bead counts. Tape it next to your loom and weave row by row.
Features
Miyuki Delica Color Matching
Every cell is matched to a curated Miyuki Delica 11/0 palette with DB color codes — opaque, matte, silver-lined, and metallic finishes covered.
Bead Loom Grid
Output renders as vertical Delica cylinders over faint warp threads, so the pattern reads the same way a piece on a real loom does.
Image to Seed Bead Pattern
Upload any photo, logo, or motif and MakeBead converts it to a loom-ready seed bead pattern — great for custom cuffs, bookmarks, and wall hangings.
Adjustable Width & Length
Pick a bead width (default 24) to match narrow cuffs or wide panels. The tool keeps aspect ratio sensible so your piece stays buildable.
DB Code Legend
Every color is labeled with its Miyuki DB code and a bead count — shop the tubes you actually need instead of guessing.
Printable PDF Pattern
Export a print-ready PDF with grid lines, bold 5-bead guides, DB color legend, and total bead count per color.
What Is a Bead Loom Pattern?
A bead loom is a simple tool — usually a wooden or metal frame — that holds parallel warp threads taut while you weave colored seed beads row by row with a weft thread. Each row of beads sits on top of the warp like a tiny mosaic, and over time the beads lock into a flat, flexible fabric.
Most loomed beadwork uses Miyuki Delica seed beads (11/0 cylinders, coded DB0001–DB2500+). Delicas are uniform in size, which means your rows stay straight and your patterns read clearly. Their enormous color range — opaque, matte, transparent, silver-lined, metallic, galvanized — makes them the standard for serious loomwork.
A bead loom pattern maker turns the hardest part of looming — designing a chart — into a one-click operation. Upload a photo, set the width to match your loom, and MakeBead generates a row-by-row grid with Delica colors and DB codes. Print it, tape it next to your loom, and weave straight from the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn a photo into a bead loom pattern? ▾
Upload any JPEG, PNG, or WebP to MakeBead, pick a bead width that matches your loom, and limit the color count to the Miyuki Delicas you have on hand. The tool generates a row-by-row pattern with DB color codes. Export as PDF and weave straight from the chart.
What are Miyuki Delica beads? ▾
Miyuki Delica (DB) are Japanese cylinder seed beads made by Miyuki Shoji. The standard size is 11/0 (about 1.6 mm diameter). Unlike round seed beads, Delicas are uniform cylinders with straight walls — when you weave them on a loom, rows sit perfectly square, which is why they are the go-to choice for bead loom patterns.
What is the difference between Delica and regular seed beads? ▾
Regular round seed beads (like Miyuki Rocailles or Toho Round) are donut-shaped and vary slightly in size. Delicas are machine-cut cylinders with thin walls, a large hole, and very consistent dimensions. For loomwork or peyote stitch patterns that need to read as pixel art, Delicas give much cleaner results.
What bead width should I use? ▾
A standard bracelet is 15–25 Delicas wide (~3–5 cm). Wider cuffs run 30–50 beads. A wall panel or bookmark can be anything up to your loom's capacity. Start with 24 and adjust based on your project.
How many beads will I need? ▾
The materials list shows the exact count per Delica color. A 24×60 bracelet uses ~1,440 beads total; a Delica tube typically holds ~1,200 beads, so plan one tube per dominant color and share tubes for accents.
Can I use Toho or other seed beads with this pattern? ▾
Yes — the grid itself is brand-agnostic. If you use Toho Treasures (cylinder 11/0) instead of Miyuki Delica, match the DB code to the equivalent Toho code using any online conversion chart. Round seed beads will work but rows will skew slightly.
What size bead loom do I need? ▾
Any loom that fits your bead width will work — Ricks Beading Loom, Mirrix, Beadsmith Ricochet, etc. Warp length should be 6–8 inches longer than your desired finished piece to allow for finishing.
How accurate are the colors in the palette? ▾
MakeBead uses a curated set of ~40 common Delica colors with approximate RGB values. Actual Delica colors vary by dye lot and finish — always buy one tube first to confirm the shade before committing to a large project.
Is the bead loom pattern maker free? ▾
Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no paywall, no watermarks on exports. Create and download as many bead loom patterns as you want.