~ PERLER BEAD PATTERN CREATOR ~
Draw Your Own Perler Bead Pattern
Design Perler bead patterns from a blank grid — no photo needed. Pick from 106 authentic Perler Midi colors and place beads one by one. Export a PNG or a printable PDF with a full bead count list.
All Colors (103)
How to Draw a Perler Bead Pattern
Open the Canvas
A 29×29 Perler bead grid loads instantly — the standard size for one Perler pegboard. Resize anytime using the settings controls.
Pick a Perler Color & Draw
Select from 106 Perler Midi colors. Click or drag to place beads one by one. Use the fill bucket to flood a background color instantly. Every color maps to a real Perler bead you can buy.
Refine with Undo & Redo
Made a mistake? Press Ctrl+Z to undo, Ctrl+Shift+Z to redo. Up to 50 steps of history — experiment freely without fear of losing your work.
Export & Iron Your Design
Download a PNG for digital sharing, or a printable PDF with your full bead layout and a color list showing exactly how many beads of each Perler color you need.
Features
106 Perler Midi Colors
The full Perler Midi palette with all 106 standard colors, each labeled with its official Perler color name. What you design is what you buy.
Draw From a Blank Grid
No photo needed. Start directly on the grid — ideal for text, logos, geometric patterns, pixel art sprites, or any original idea that doesn't begin with an image.
Pegboard-Sized Defaults
Default grid is 29×29 — exactly one standard Perler pegboard. Scale up to 58×29 for two boards side by side, or 87×87 for large mosaic projects.
Drawing Tools with Shortcuts
Pen (P), fill bucket (F), color picker (I), and eraser (E) — all with single-key shortcuts. Work fast without touching the mouse for tool switches.
Bead Count per Color
The materials panel shows exactly how many beads of each Perler color your pattern uses. Take that list to the store or use it to check your stash.
Printable PDF Pattern
The PDF export includes your full bead grid with color codes in each cell, plus the materials list. Print it and place it beside your pegboard while building.
Perfect For
Names & Monograms
Spell out names, initials, or short words in bead letters. Plan letter spacing on the grid before placing a single bead. Perfect for personalized gifts and keychains.
Geometric & Repeating Patterns
Checkerboards, chevrons, stripes, diamonds — geometric designs draw fast with the fill tool. No photo needed; just block in shapes directly on the grid.
Game Sprites & 8-Bit Icons
Recreate NES/Game Boy sprites or simple 8-bit icons at 29×29 scale. Perler beads are the original pixel art medium — the grid maps perfectly to classic sprite sizes.
Coasters & Pegboard Art
Design standalone pieces that fit one pegboard. 29×29 is the most common coaster size. Stack multiple boards for larger wall art or framed pieces.
Medallions & Circular Designs
Draw circular motifs by leaving corner cells empty within a square grid. 29×29 and 45×45 are popular medallion sizes — the round shape emerges naturally.
Fan Art & Character Sprites
Translate a favorite character or logo into a bead-sized sprite. Keep it simple — 5–7 main colors read clearly at pegboard scale.
What Is a Perler Bead Pattern Creator?
A Perler bead pattern creator is a blank-grid drawing tool where you design your bead layout before picking up a single bead. Unlike a photo converter that auto-generates patterns from images, this tool gives you full creative control — you draw the pattern yourself, choosing exactly which Perler color goes in each position.
This is the right approach for original designs that don't start from a photo: text and names spelled in beads, geometric patterns, simplified pixel art sprites, and anything else you've imagined but can't find as a ready-made template. Every color in the palette is a real Perler Midi color with its official name, so your design translates directly to beads you can buy.
When your pattern is ready, export the PDF and use it beside your pegboard as a placement guide. The materials list in the PDF tells you exactly how many beads of each color you need — so you can check your stash or place a Perler order before you start ironing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this and the Perler Bead Pattern Maker? ▾
The Pattern Maker converts a photo into a bead pattern automatically. This creator gives you a blank grid to draw your own original pattern — no photo needed. Use this when you're designing something that doesn't exist as an image: text, logos, geometric patterns, or your own pixel art.
What grid size fits one Perler pegboard? ▾
29×29 beads fits the standard square Perler pegboard exactly. For two boards side by side, use 58×29. For large mosaic projects with multiple boards, scale up to 58×58 or 87×87.
Can I design text and names in Perler beads? ▾
Yes. Draw letter shapes cell by cell. For readable uppercase text, plan letters at 7–9 beads tall with 1-bead gaps between characters. The grid makes spacing easy to control before you place a single bead.
How do I draw a circular medallion or round design? ▾
Use a square canvas (29×29 or 45×45) and leave the corner cells empty — the shape will read as circular. Draw your central motif first, then fill the background, and erase the corners to round it out.
How do I know how many beads of each color I need? ▾
The materials panel updates live as you draw. It lists every Perler color you've used and the exact bead count. Export the PDF and it includes the same list — take it shopping or use it to check your stash.
Can I use the PDF pattern while placing beads on the pegboard? ▾
Yes — that's what it's for. Print the PDF and place it beside your pegboard. It shows each cell's color code so you can work row by row without losing your place.
Does this work on mobile and tablets? ▾
Yes. The tool supports touch drawing — tap to place beads, drag to draw rows. Works on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets. For detailed designs, a tablet with a stylus gives the most control.
Is there a fill tool for backgrounds? ▾
Yes. Press F (or tap the fill icon) and click any cell to flood-fill all connected same-color cells instantly. Essential for solid color backgrounds and large geometric areas.