Free LEGO Mosaic Designer — Design Brick Mosaics with Official LEGO Colors
Plan custom LEGO mosaic designs using the official LEGO color palette. Place 1×1 tiles on a stud grid, see the live parts count per color, and estimate your BrickLink order before buying a single brick. Export as a printable PDF build guide for when you're at the table with your tiles.
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Set Baseplate Size
Enter the number of studs for your mosaic. 32×32 = one standard baseplate. 48×48 = one LEGO Art-sized baseplate. Plan around what you have or want to buy.
Design Using Official LEGO Colors
Pick LEGO colors by their official name. Place tiles by clicking or dragging. Fill large areas quickly with the bucket tool. The stud-grid preview shows how it will look built.
Review Parts Count & Cost
Check the materials panel for a complete color-by-color tile count and estimated BrickLink cost. Adjust your design to simplify colors or reduce quantity if needed.
Export Build Guide & Order Parts
Download the PDF build guide and the parts list. Use the list to place your BrickLink order. When tiles arrive, use the PDF row-by-row to assemble your mosaic.
Features
Official LEGO Color IDs
The palette uses official LEGO color names and IDs (Bright Red, Dark Bluish Gray, etc.) — the same identifiers used on BrickLink and LEGO's Pick-a-Brick. No guessing which color to order.
Stud-Grid Preview
The canvas renders in stud style — each cell shows the circular stud texture of a real LEGO 1×1 tile. You see the mosaic as it will actually look built on a baseplate.
Live Parts Count
As you place tiles, the materials panel shows exactly how many of each LEGO color you need. This is your direct BrickLink wanted list — no manual counting.
BrickLink Cost Estimate
The parts panel includes an estimated cost based on BrickLink market prices. Know your budget before committing to a design.
Baseplate-Based Sizing
Default is 32×32 studs — one standard LEGO baseplate. Scale up to 48×48 (with overlap) or 96×96 for multi-baseplate mosaics. Dimensions are shown in baseplate counts.
Printable PDF Build Guide
The PDF includes a color-coded grid numbered for each row and column. Match the guide cell by cell to build accurately without re-counting.
What Is a LEGO Mosaic?
A LEGO mosaic is a flat picture built from 1×1 LEGO tiles (or plates) on a baseplate. Viewed from arm's length, the colored studs form images — portraits, logos, patterns, landscapes. LEGO officially sells the LEGO Art series (e.g., iconic character portraits) in this format, but custom mosaic building has been a fan tradition for decades.
Custom mosaic building requires sourcing individual tiles in specific colors, which is where BrickLink comes in — it's a LEGO parts marketplace where you can buy specific elements by color ID and quantity. Designing your mosaic first and generating a parts list is the only practical way to plan a BrickLink order accurately.
MakeBead's LEGO mosaic designer uses the exact same color naming system as BrickLink. Design your mosaic, export the parts list, and copy the quantities directly into your BrickLink wanted list. No manual tile counting required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this to plan an order on BrickLink? ▾
Yes — that's its primary purpose. The parts list uses official LEGO color names that match BrickLink's catalog. Export the list and use it to build your BrickLink wanted list directly.
Do I have to use 1×1 tiles, or can I use plates? ▾
The designer is optimized for 1×1 tiles (the thinnest, flattest LEGO elements). You can also build with 1×1 plates — the grid is the same. Plates give a slightly different texture and layer depth.
What size baseplates should I use? ▾
Standard LEGO baseplates are 32×32 studs. For a wall-mounted mosaic, one 32×32 baseplate is a common starting size. LEGO Art sets typically use a 48×48 plate — set your canvas to 48×48 to match.
How do I hang a completed mosaic? ▾
Most builders mount completed mosaics on foam board or picture frame backing using adhesive foam tape. Completed LEGO Art sets include a hanging plate attachment.
Is the cost estimate accurate? ▾
It's an approximation based on BrickLink average prices. Actual cost varies by seller and availability. Use it for budget planning — expect some variance when ordering.