Bead Tool 4

SusanB@131 wrote

on Jul 1, 2012 12:43 PM

I can't speak for bead creator but bead tool 4 doesn't show thread paths. 

It is a tool for creating bead charts rather like the type you would get for cross stitch or knitting but 

adapted for the dimensions of the most commonly used seed beads.

You can have just a bead chart or combine it with a word chart. Beadtool also gives

the number of beads for each colour etc. 

It will convert photos to bead charts but you still need to work on them. I have heard this is often the case 

with the more expensive program too. 

D.M.Z wrote

on Jul 1, 2012 12:49 PM

SusanB, I will stand up for a moment in support of the "more expensive" program. I initially purchased the BCP program and then ponied up for lifetime upgrades which means it has never cost me more than the initial fees.

As far as having to "work" on pictures after importing to a bead program, work with your software and learn how it sees your photo. I have learned how to tweak my photo prior to putting it into BCP and rarely have to alter colors after. I'll bet it is the same way with Bead Tool, but  you have to play a bit to find out what works for it. Donna

SusanB@131 wrote

on Jul 1, 2012 2:07 PM

Hi Donna, 

I am not saying anything against bcp as having never actually used it I can't 

say one way or the other.  

It sounds perfectly logical that photos render better if tweaked first. 

I may have to try that when I get my pc set up again. I very rarely  

use that facility on bead tool and did point out that it was only what I'd heard 

with regard to bead creator. 

I like bead tool as it suits my needs. I'm sure that there are many people out there who 

can do far more with their software than most. 

Can bead creator do what Anne was asking? 

Sue

debthebeader wrote

on Aug 30, 2012 2:53 AM

I have this and I paid 50.00 love to peyote. I’m working on a 3 drop now and I have trouble reading the patterns.I bought the pattern.

 I can’t figure out how to use the BeadTool 4..I mean not at all. Is there a chance someone can help. I don’t find the owner very friendly or willing to help.

 I really want to learn. Thank you

EmmyDa wrote

on Nov 12, 2012 3:38 PM

My husband came up with one way to use this program until we could find out the cost of purchasing the program. If you have a digital camera that uses an sd card, do what you need to do on the program, then using your camera take a picture of it. Doing this will not be the same as being able to print it out, but you will at least have a chart to go by. So take the sd card and download picture into picture library. You can then print the picture and use that as a guide.

I have found that I really do like this program. I can take and use a photo I took and turn it into some beautiful beadwork. It is easy to use, simple to convert. Amazing. I honestly want to own this program so that I can do even more with it.

I hope this has helped you a little.

EmmyDa wrote

on Nov 12, 2012 3:42 PM

right now I am using the unregistered version, but if you friend me on facebook under Darice Zdrazil, I can chat with you and try to help walk you through it. I am still learning it but have found that I can even take  a photo and turn it into a beaded pattern. I hope that I am able to help you, unless you already got the help you needed. Hope to hear from you soon.

Calico3 wrote

on Nov 13, 2012 2:05 AM

EmmyDa - That's a great idea!  :)

Ceffyl1 wrote

on Nov 19, 2012 5:50 PM

I use BeadTool 4 all the time. I love it. It is inexpensive compared to a lot of the others out there, at $50.00 it's a bargain!

Ceffyl1 wrote

on Nov 19, 2012 6:13 PM

Hi debthebeader,

I use it a lot, and would be willing to help you out. I don't know much about forums, so if you know how to message me I can let you know more.

debthebeader wrote

on Jan 21, 2013 4:47 PM

Thank you so much. i HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME! I just found this email cleaning out my box.

 I would love  and welcome all the help I can get. You are the most supportive of anyone I spoke with on here. I don’t know much about forums either.

 Maybe that’s why I never get an answer back from anyone. I get a lot of questions back to myself, which at first is frustrating and then I have to laugh.What I’m working on or was working on is a picture of my brother playing his guitar. oR I would like to bead a strap.

Thanks again and hope you get this. Deborah