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Beading software that's fun and easy to use

Create beautiful patterns

Try it out for FREE

Free patterns included

Available for Windows & Mac

For the beginner

Even if you've never used beading software before, you'll have no problem unleashing your creativity with BeadTool. Everything you need to design beautiful patterns is right there in front of you - presented in an intuitive user interface. If you ever get stuck, there are some nifty animated tutorials that walk you through various tasks.

For the professional

So you've spent your fair share on expensive software that just isn't cutting it any more. You'll find this application a treat to work with. If you sell your patterns, you'll want to check out the freely available add-on "LayoutTool". It let's you design your printed layout exactly as you want your customers to see your presentaion.

Top reasons to use BeadTool

Create bead patterns in Square, Loom, Brick, Peyote (1-9 Drop) and Tubular Peyote stitches. Switch between the 13 stitch types or change the columns & rows in "real-time" without having to create a new pattern.

Includes tools you would normally find in any drawing program, such as lines, ovals, rectangles, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, triangles, lettering, pencil, eraser, floodfill, rotate, flip, mirror, shift, select, cut, copy & paste.

Create beautiful patterns from your photographs in a few easy steps!

Includes all Miyuki Delica, Miyuki Seed and Toho Treasure colors.

Create your own custom palettes from scratch using PaletteTool (free).

Unlike other beading programs, I provide a FREE download so that you can try it out before buying. Don't waste your money on software you can't try first!

There's no waiting for a CD to arrive because everything from delivery to product activation is done online and the purchasing system is fully automated.

Export your patterns to various formats including BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, SVG, and more.

Create Freeform patterns with 1 click and change it back just as easily.

Find, merge and erase any color on your pattern with ease.

Zoom in on your work area up to 18x to get an even closer look at your pattern.

Undo is available for just about any action you perform.

Print and export Color Charts and Word Charts of your pattern.

The ability to preview your printout before actually printing. Click here an example printout.

Extensive Documentation is included as a PDF file.

Numerous animated tutorials are available online to get you started.

If you still need help, assistance is only an email away.

When you do get support, there's no middle man involved. You're emailing the developer directly.

All version 3 updates are free.

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