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3D fuse-bead design · object to printable panels

Free 3D Perler Bead
Pattern Generator

Preview the complete object, edit every face down to one bead, then print the separate panels with exact color counts and assembly guidance.

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Primary 3D workflow
Need a flat motif or photo conversion? The 2D tool stays available as a supporting workflow.
✓ Live 3D preview✓ Face-by-face editing✓ 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

Build 12 premium woodland & holiday cubes for $9

Preview every cube in 3D, then download 72 detailed 15×15 panels, exact color counts and assembly guidance in one ZIP.

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From screen to finished craft

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

Choose a 3D object, set the tone of each face, refine individual beads on its printable panel, and watch every change appear in the assembled preview.

  1. 1
    Choose the 3D objectStart with a cube, heart, star, house, gingerbread house or mushroom.
  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?

The patterns are designed around common 5mm Midi fuse beads from brands such as Perler, Hama and Artkal. Photo mode can match an uploaded image to supported color palettes. When mixing brands, test a small sample first because melting behavior can vary.

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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.