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~ PONY BEAD TOOL ~
Free Kandi Pattern Maker
Turn a photo, icon, or character into a compact pony-bead pattern. PatternBlend reduces the image to an independent bead-color palette, counts every bead, and provides grid, symbol, row, PNG, and CSV tools without uploading the source.
CONVERTERDESIGNER
Starting the local converter…
Templates
Choose a template to load into the tool above.
18 original/local starter images · Asset notice
How It Works
Set Bead Width
Choose how many pony beads span each row of the pattern.
Reduce the Colors
PatternBlend maps the image to a fixed opaque, pastel, and neon bead-style palette.
Follow the Rows
Use grid, symbols, ten-row guides, the exact bead list, PNG, or CSV.
Features
Exact Bead Quantities
Every filled cell equals one bead in the sorted list.
Fixed Bead-Style Palette
Original opaque, pastel, and neon-style references.
Row and Symbol Guides
Codes and ten-row divisions keep patterns readable.
Transparent Background Support
Transparent cells stay empty and use no beads.
Local Templates
Load 18 original starter images locally.
PNG and CSV Files
Download the pattern and exact quantity list.
What Makes a Good Kandi Pattern?
Kandi and pony-bead patterns work best when the design uses bold shapes, controlled colors, and enough width to preserve the subject’s outline. A very detailed photograph often needs simplification before it becomes comfortable to bead.
PatternBlend treats each visible cell as one bead and lists the exact quantity for the generated design. It does not claim a match to a named bead manufacturer; the palette is an original visual planning set.
Transparent cells are counted as empty space. For cuff construction, peyote spacing, or specialty stitch geometry, use the generated image and row list as artwork input and adapt it to the construction method you already use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many beads does the pattern use?
The material table counts every filled cell exactly and reports the total by color.
Does it support pony beads?
The route is designed around a generic pony-bead-style palette and square planning grid.
Are these official brand colors?
No. The palette is independently defined and does not claim an exact manufacturer match.
Can I keep transparent spaces?
Yes. Transparent PNG areas can remain empty cells.
Can I print the pattern?
Use the browser Print / Save PDF action or download a sharp PNG.
Can I download a shopping list?
Yes. The CSV contains color codes, names, HEX references, and exact quantities.
Does it create peyote or multi-stitch geometry?
The current route creates a square row plan. Specialty stitch offsets require manual adaptation.
Is an account required?
No. Conversion, counting, and export work locally without sign-up.
What width is good for a simple cuff?
A width around 24–30 beads is a practical starting point for testing a compact design.
Can I reduce the number of colors?
Yes. Max Colors limits the bead colors used in the generated pattern.
Does the tool include neon colors?
Yes. The independent palette includes opaque, pastel, and neon-style references.
Can I use character artwork?
Yes, provided you have permission to use the source image. Bold outlines generally convert best.
Can I mirror the pattern?
Open the Pixel Art Editor and use Flip to mirror the generated grid.
Does it calculate string length?
No. String length depends on the cuff construction, stitch, tension, and finishing method.
Can I open a template instead of uploading?
Yes. Eighteen local starter images are available below the tool.
Can I edit one bead at a time?
Yes. Open the Pixel Art Editor for cell-level corrections, undo, redo, and PNG export.
Why are some photo details removed?
A small bead grid and limited palette intentionally simplify fine texture and subtle gradients.