Community Beadwork

Kandi Ideas & Pattern Gallery

Welcome to the community space for original kandi ideas and bead projects. Discover maker-submitted pixel art, perler bead patterns, multi-stitch cuff layouts, and classic kandi bracelet patterns built using our free browser tools. Each published entry displays clear grid dimensions, bead counts, color palettes, and licensing details so you can recreate projects with ease. Search by title or maker, filter by craft, and turn your favorite concepts into wearable art.

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Be the First Maker to Share a Pattern

The gallery is open for new community submissions, and approved designs will appear here as makers publish their work. Jump into one of our design tools to turn fresh kandi ideas into a custom pattern, save it to your library, and submit it for review.

  1. Search titles and makers

    Type keywords or creator names into search to locate specific kandi ideas, motifs, or designers.

  2. Filter by craft

    Use the craft dropdown to narrow kandi patterns to Pixel, Perler, Kandi cuff, or Kandi single designs.

  3. Inspect pattern specifications

    Open any design to check grid dimensions, total bead counts, unique colors, and palette references.

  4. Check the creative license

    Review the maker’s listed license to confirm reuse terms, attribution rules, and crafting rights.

  1. Design in a browser tool

    Build your pattern using the Kandi Pattern Maker, Perler Designer, or Pixel Converter.

  2. Save to your library

    Store the project in your private account library using a one-time email sign-in code.

  3. Submit for review

    Pick your saved project, enter a title and maker display name, choose a license, and confirm the age 13+ attestation.

  4. Wait for moderation

    Our team reviews each submission while your design stays private in your library.

  5. Publish to the community

    Approved patterns appear live in the gallery for everyone, backed by a visitor reporting form.

Select CC0 1.0, CC BY 4.0, CC BY-NC 4.0, or View only on Kandiideas to set clear reuse permissions for fellow crafters.

  • Pixel Bead Patterns

    Convert images and sprites into bead grids in your browser. Set pattern width, pick fuse peg or pony bead shapes, and adjust palette dithering.

    Try pixel converter
  • Perler Bead Patterns

    Design fuse bead creations across interlocking 29-peg boards with seam marks every 29 pegs. Check required bead counts, board layouts, and export to PDF, PNG, or JSON.

    Open Perler designer
  • Kandi Cuff Patterns

    Map multi-stitch kandi patterns and X-base cuffs bead by bead with custom palettes. Generate row-by-row stringing guides and bead counts tailored to your wrist size.

    Launch pattern maker
  • Kandi Single Patterns

    String classic kandi bracelet patterns with letter beads, colorful pony repeats, and focal accents. Follow our beginner guide to size cord and tie secure knots.

    Read bracelet guide

Who can publish to the gallery?

Registered crafters aged 13 and older can submit original bead designs from their account library. You only need an email address to receive a sign-in code. Every submission requires confirming that you hold the legal right to share the pattern.

How does pattern moderation work?

Our moderation team reviews every submitted pattern before publication. Submissions remain private in your library during review. Approved work appears in the public gallery and is marked published in your library.

Which license should I choose for my pattern?

Select CC0 1.0 to release your design into the public domain, or CC BY 4.0 for required creator credit. Pick CC BY-NC 4.0 for non-commercial crafting, or choose View only on Kandiideas to keep full reservation of rights.

Can I recreate patterns found in the gallery?

You can craft physical bracelets and bead sprites from published patterns for personal enjoyment. Turn community kandi ideas into finished projects, and check the listed license for rules regarding commercial use, sharing, or attribution.

How do visitors report a pattern?

Every pattern page includes a report form directly beneath the pattern specifications card. Select a reason such as copyright, spam, or personal data, add optional details, and submit the notice. Reports route directly to our moderation queue for review.

Is using the gallery and design tools free?

All gallery browsing, pattern tools, and library features are completely free. Kandiideas operates as an independent resource with free access to every feature. You can explore fresh kandi ideas, save drafts, and submit bead projects freely.