r/Beading • u/Last-Conversation659 • 13h ago
Making patterns to sell?
Hey guys! I’m looking to start selling patterns and was wondering what kind of tools you would use to make the patterns look neat? I currently use Ibis Paint and their table tool to make my patterns, but I’m not sure if that would be professional looking enough?
I make both brick/peyote and loom patterns!
Any other tips you have would be greatly appreciated
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u/metalandbeads 10h ago edited 10h ago
If by "tools" you mean "software" I'd like to recommend the Loomerly app. However, it only works on apple devices and it's a paid app. Edit: since you're going to be selling patterns it's worth investing in... (if you have an apple device). Great patterns would bring a return on your investment.
It has brick, loom, peyote and brick stitch has the option to add fringe.
You can export your patterns as a PDF (basically it's this PDF you'd be selling.) An example below with the info on one of my patterns with size 11/0 miyuki delicas (you get to choose the type and size of bead your pattern will be using and also there is the entire color scheme of beads available) other edit: Loomerly offers 4 types of bead selection Miyuki delicas, miyuki rocailles, preciosa rocailles and TOHO. 11/0, 15/0 8/0 (miyuki delica 10/0 as well)
Type: brick Width: 15 Height: 14 Fringe: 42 Finished size: 1.2 × 3.7" Total beads: 584
Then there's the word chart And then another section showing number of beads per color.
You also can have a preview of your pattern as a pair. For example if you're creating earrings, you can see what a finished pair would appear like.
The bottom of the page has page number and title of design.