Crop close to the face
A portrait works best when the face fills enough of the design and the background does not take over.
Portrait from photo
Make a portrait as a bead pattern.
Use a clear portrait photo, adjust crop and size, and create a bead pattern for faces, people, and memories.
Clear crop · More contrast · More beads preserve more detail
Make the portrait easier to recognize
Use clear contrast
Light, shadow, and strong shapes help the pattern keep eyes, hair, and facial features readable.
Choose enough beads
Small portraits become more stylized. Larger patterns leave more room for recognizable detail.
Bead portraits are stylized
A bead pattern cannot reproduce a photo with full realism. The best results usually come from a simple subject, clear color areas, and a size that matches the face detail you want to keep.
Read the general guideFind portrait inspiration
Use the gallery to see how different motifs, colors, and sizes work as bead patterns before making your own portrait.
Open galleryReady to test your portrait photo?
Start in the designer, choose a clear image, and adjust the motif for beads.
Make portrait bead pattern