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Color & Beads

Why do some colors look different in real beads?

Digital bead colors are approximations. Real beads vary by finish, transparency, and dye lot, so your actual beads may look slightly different.

Why are the Miyuki DB codes only suggestions?

The app chooses the closest available match from the palette. DB codes are guidance, not exact conversions. You can always substitute your own beads.

Inspiration Image

Why doesn't the Inspiration Image match my photo exactly?

It suggests colors inspired by your photo — it doesn't recreate the image. The app interprets tones and maps them to the closest bead colors.

What kinds of photos work best for Inspiration Image?

Photos with clear, distinct colors work best — things like sunsets, flowers, butterflies, or anything with a strong focal point. Use the focal point to steer sampling toward the richest area.

Images that contain 5–10 dominant colors usually give the most balanced and interesting bead palettes.

Photos to avoid include very busy or chaotic images with dozens of similar shades (they blend into muddy mid‑tones), low‑contrast photos (foggy, washed‑out, or overexposed), and images that are mostly one single color, which will produce a near‑monochrome result.

Does the app store my photos?

No. Your photo is sent to our server for color extraction and then immediately discarded — it is never saved or stored.

Colors & Editing

Why don't stickers work across the fringe and triangle top?

Stickers are available for both the fringe and triangle sections. Triangle stickers differ based on whether the pattern is one-drop or two-drop, since the shape designs are tailored to each mode. Fringe stickers cannot overlap into the triangle section, and triangle stickers cannot overlap into the fringe.

Can I move stickers around?

Not at this time. Stickers snap to the tapped bead position and stay fixed once applied.

Can I adjust or add colors?

Pro users can add up to 16 custom colors by entering any HEX code, and can pin favorite palette colors for quick access. Free and add-on users use the app's fixed color palettes.

Can I adjust the fringe and triangle dimension settings?

Not at this time. Triangle width can only be changed through the app’s built‑in settings to keep patterns structurally accurate. Fringe length can only be adjusted for Pro users.

Zoom & Painting

Why can't I paint while zoomed in?

When zoomed in, the app switches to single bead precision so you can tap each bead accurately. To use paint brush strokes, zoom out until the full grid is visible — brush mode only works when the canvas is fully zoomed out.

Can I undo changes?

Yes. Undo is unlimited within the current editing session. Undos are not saved to the cloud; once you close the editor the session history is cleared.

Patterns, Folders & Data

Why can I only create 5 new designs per hour on the free plan?

Free and Add‑on users can create up to 5 new designs per rolling hour. The limit resets automatically. Upgrading to Pro removes this limit entirely.

How does saving work?

  • Pro users: your pattern saves automatically to the cloud as you work — no Save button needed.
  • Guest and Add‑on users: one pattern is saved locally on your device and restored if you refresh. Starting a new pattern overwrites it.

What happens to my patterns if I cancel my Pro subscription?

Your cloud‑saved patterns are preserved and still visible. On the Free plan you can open and export them (with a watermark), but you won’t be able to save new patterns, duplicate existing ones, or restore deleted ones until you resubscribe. Nothing is ever deleted — all of your patterns return to full Pro functionality the moment you upgrade again.

What happens if I downgrade from the Pro Storage Add‑On?

Your save limit returns to 100 patterns. Any patterns you already have above that limit remain fully accessible — you can view, edit, and export them. They stay until you choose to delete them. The only restriction is that saving new patterns is blocked until your total drops below 100.

What happens when I delete a folder?

Deleting a folder does not delete your patterns. All patterns inside the folder move to Unsorted, where you can reorganize or delete them individually.

Can I share my pattern with someone else?

Yes — export your pattern as a PNG and share the file. There is no URL‑based pattern sharing.

What happens if I accidentally delete a pattern?

Deleted patterns move to the Recently Deleted section. They stay there for 7 days before being permanently removed. If you delete something by accident, open Recently Deleted to restore it before the 7‑day auto‑purge.

How do I delete my data?

It depends on whether you have an account.

No account (guest)

All pattern data is stored only on your device. Clearing your browser’s site data, or uninstalling the app, permanently removes it.

Any account (Free, Add‑on, or Pro)

Your account email is stored by Clerk. Any purchases and (for Pro) cloud-saved patterns are also stored on our servers. To delete your data:

  1. Delete any saved patterns inside the app.
  2. Contact us at beadweavingaz@gmail.com to request account deletion. We will permanently delete your account and associated data within 30 days.

Note: payment records are retained by Stripe as required by financial regulations and cannot be deleted by us. See our Privacy Policy for details.

App Availability

Do I need an account?

No. You can design and export patterns without creating an account. An account is only required if you want to purchase add‑ons or subscribe to Pro.

I didn't receive my verification email — where is it?

Check your junk or spam folder. Verification emails from BeadFringeLab sometimes land there on first sign-up. If you find it, mark it as Not Spam so future emails arrive in your inbox.

Is there a mobile app?

BeadFringeLab is currently web‑based only. It isn’t available in the App Store or Google Play Store. You can use it on your phone or tablet through your browser.

Beadwork & Usage

What stitch types should I use?

Use brick stitch for the triangle top and beaded fringe for the bottom fringe section.

Can I sell the earrings I make from these patterns?

Add‑on and Pro users have full commercial use rights — you can sell physical earrings, sell digital patterns, and use designs in classes or commissions. Free exports include a watermark, which makes digital pattern selling impractical without upgrading.

Exports & Watermarks

Why is there a watermark on my export?

Watermarks are included on all free exports. To remove them, purchase the No‑watermark Add‑On ($0.99) — this also unlocks 2× and 4× export resolutions. Pro subscribers also export without watermarks.

Why can I only export at 1×?

Higher resolutions (2× and 4×) are included with the No‑watermark Add‑On ($0.99) and Pro. Free exports are 1× only.

App & Connectivity

What browsers are supported?

The app supports current versions of major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. For best results keep your browser up to date.

Can I use the app offline?

No. Template generation and export require an internet connection.

Need help or want to request a feature? Email me at beadweavingaz@gmail.com.