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Beads3D turns a photo into a 3D model, breaks it into buildable Perler bead parts, and generates layer-by-layer blueprints with coordinates, color codes, exploded assembly views, and printable PDFs. You can also upload GLB, STL, or OBJ files directly.
I built Beads3D because flat pixel patterns only solve half the problem. The hard part of a 3D bead project is figuring out the structure: which parts to make, how every layer fits together, and what order to assemble them.
Beads3D automates that workflow:
• Upload a JPG/PNG, or start from a GLB/STL/OBJ model • Convert images into a 3D model • Split the model into buildable bead parts • Inspect the result in an exploded 3D view • Follow layer-by-layer coordinates and color codes • Download a printable PDF blueprint
It’s for Perler bead makers, pixel-art fans, craft creators, and anyone who wants to turn a picture into something physical.
New accounts get 5 free credits, so you can try the workflow before buying more.
I’d especially love feedback on two things: the image-to-3D result and whether the assembly blueprints feel clear enough for a first-time build. What would you make with it?
the exploded assembly view is such a smart touch, honestly makes a tricky medium way less intimidating. love that it handles the color matching automatically too.
honestly the exploded assembly view is what sold me, seeing each layer pre-laid out before you start fusing saves so much guesswork. nice execution.
One thing that would really help is letting users adjust the bead palette before generation, so you can match the colors you actually own instead of getting stuck with whatever the algorithm picks.
About Beads3D on Product Hunt
“Turn any image into buildable 3D bead blueprints”
Beads3D was submitted on Product Hunt and earned 8 upvotes and 4 comments, placing #92 on the daily leaderboard. Beads3D turns a photo into a 3D model, breaks it into buildable Perler bead parts, and generates layer-by-layer blueprints with coordinates, color codes, exploded assembly views, and printable PDFs. You can also upload GLB, STL, or OBJ files directly.
Beads3D was featured in Design Tools (261.3k followers), Artificial Intelligence (473.7k followers), 3D Modeling (2k followers) and Vercel Day (26 followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 149.8k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted Beads3D?
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JoyWong
Hi 👋
I built Beads3D because flat pixel patterns only solve half the problem. The hard part of a 3D bead project is figuring out the structure: which parts to make, how every layer fits together, and what order to assemble them.
Beads3D automates that workflow:
• Upload a JPG/PNG, or start from a GLB/STL/OBJ model
• Convert images into a 3D model
• Split the model into buildable bead parts
• Inspect the result in an exploded 3D view
• Follow layer-by-layer coordinates and color codes
• Download a printable PDF blueprint
It’s for Perler bead makers, pixel-art fans, craft creators, and anyone who wants to turn a picture into something physical.
New accounts get 5 free credits, so you can try the workflow before buying more.
I’d especially love feedback on two things: the image-to-3D result and whether the assembly blueprints feel clear enough for a first-time build. What would you make with it?