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Getting Started with BeadMod

Getting Started with BeadMod

Welcome to BeadMod! This guide will help you create your first beautiful bracelet design in just a few minutes.

What is BeadMod?

BeadMod is a comprehensive 3D jewelry design platform that lets you create stunning bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, and anklets with real-time 3D visualization. Whether you're a jewelry designer, crafter, or just love creating beautiful things, BeadMod makes it easy to design and share your creations.

Your First Visit: Onboarding Tour

When you first access the design editor, you'll be greeted with an interactive onboarding tour that walks you through:

  1. Product Types: Choose from 5 jewelry types
  2. Bead Library: Browse 42+ unique beads
  3. Global Defaults: Set your preferred sizes and materials
  4. Material Effects: Learn about the 7 visual effects
  5. Canvas Controls: Master the 3D viewport
  6. Getting Started: Tips for your first design

You can skip the tour and access it later by clicking the ? (Help) button in the top-right corner.

Creating Your First Design

Step 1: Access the Dashboard

After logging in, you'll see your dashboard where all your saved designs are displayed. Click the "New Design" button to start creating.

Step 2: Choose Your Product Type

Select the type of jewelry you want to create:

  • Bracelet: Classic circular wrist jewelry (5cm radius)
  • Necklace: Larger neck jewelry with 180° arc (8cm radius)
  • Ring: Small finger jewelry (2cm radius)
  • Earrings: Delicate ear jewelry (1.5cm radius)
  • Anklet: Ankle jewelry similar to bracelets (6cm radius)

Each product type has optimized camera angles, spacing, and layout settings.

Step 3: Choose Your Beads

On the left side, you'll find the Bead Library - a collection of 42+ unique beads:

By Material Category:

  • Natural: Amethyst, Turquoise, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Onyx
  • Wood: Oak, Bamboo, Sandalwood, Ebony
  • Ceramic: White, Blue, Terracotta
  • Pearl: White, Black, Golden
  • Glass: Clear, Colored, Murano
  • Resin: Custom colors and patterns
  • Metal: Silver, Gold, Bronze, Copper

By Finish Type:

  • Polished, Matte, Frosted, Faceted, Brushed, Hammered, Glossy

Special Features:

  • Filter by product type compatibility
  • Search by name or category
  • Preview bead in 3D before adding

Simply click on any bead to add it to your design!

Step 4: Set Global Defaults (Optional)

Before adding beads, you can set global defaults that apply to all new beads:

In the Properties panel, find Global Defaults:

  • Default Material: Choose natural, wood, ceramic, pearl, glass, resin, or metal
  • Default Finish: Set polished, matte, frosted, etc.
  • Default Size: Select from XS (4mm), S (6mm), M (8mm), L (10mm), or XL (12mm)

These defaults make it faster to build designs, but you can still customize individual beads later!

Step 5: Customize Individual Beads

Select any bead in your design to customize it. You can adjust:

  • Size: XS to XL (4mm to 12mm)
  • Material: Choose from 7 material categories
  • Color: Pick any color you like
  • Finish: Adjust surface appearance
  • Material Effects: Apply stunning visual effects (see below!)
  • Rotation: Adjust 3D rotation on all axes

All changes appear in real-time in the 3D viewport!

Step 6: Apply Material Effects

BeadMod includes 7 stunning visual effects you can apply to any bead:

  1. Glow 🌟 - Soft emissive light from within
  2. Iridescent 🌈 - Rainbow shimmer that changes with angle
  3. Metallic Shimmer ✨ - Reflective sparkle
  4. Frosted Glass ❄️ - Translucent, frosted appearance
  5. Holographic 💎 - Prismatic cyan shine
  6. Pearl Luster 🦪 - Soft pearlescent sheen
  7. None - No effect (default)

To Apply an Effect:

  1. Select a bead
  2. Scroll to "Material Effects" in Properties
  3. Choose effect type
  4. Adjust intensity (0-100%)
  5. Add custom color (optional)

Save Custom Presets:

  • Click "Save Current" to save your effect configuration
  • Access saved presets in the Quick Presets section
  • Reuse favorite effects across designs

Step 7: Arrange Your Design

  • Add Beads: Click beads from the library to add them
  • Remove Beads: Select a bead and click the delete button
  • Reorder: Drag and drop beads to change their position
  • Layout: Adjust radius, spacing, arc angle
  • String/Cord: Customize string material, color, and thickness
  • Rotate View: Click and drag in the viewport to see all angles

Step 8: Save Your Design

When you're happy with your bracelet:

  1. Click the "Save" button
  2. Give your design a name
  3. Your design is automatically saved to your dashboard

Taking Screenshots

Want to share your design? Click the camera icon to capture a high-quality screenshot of your bracelet. You can download it directly or save it to your gallery.

What's Next?

  • Explore the Studio Features for professional product photos and videos
  • Learn about Performance Optimization for smooth rendering
  • Try different color palettes for coordinated designs
  • Create multiple designs and save them all
  • Share your creations on social media

Tips for Great Designs

  • Start with Product Type: Choose the right jewelry type for your design
  • Set Global Defaults: Save time by setting preferred sizes and materials first
  • Mix Materials: Combine different materials for interesting contrasts
  • Use Effects Sparingly: 1-3 beads with effects create focal points
  • Size Variation: Mix XS, S, M, L, XL for dynamic designs
  • Color Balance: Use 2-3 main colors for cohesive designs
  • Save Custom Presets: Create your signature effect combinations
  • Symmetry: Try creating symmetrical patterns from the center out
  • Test Angles: Rotate the view to see your design from all sides
  • Performance: Watch the FPS counter if you use many effects
  • Experiment: There's no wrong way to create - have fun!

Need Help?

Check out our other guides:

Happy Designing! 🎨✨