A name sign is the perfect first mosaic: quick to build, personal, and easy to read from across a room. This tool sets the lettering on the stud grid with even spacing and an optional border, then counts the 1×1 pieces you need.
How it works
- Type the name. A word, a name, a house number or a short message, on one or more lines.
- Choose a font and layout. Basic 5×7, Serif 7×9, Tiny 3×5, Bold 6×7, Outline 7×9 or Big 10×14, horizontal or stacked.
- Pick colours. Letter, background and border colours from 45 generic brick shades.
- Download. A PDF plan with piece counts and baseplate layout, plus PNG and a CSV list.
Tips for brick mosaic lettering
Plan around the baseplate. A 32-stud baseplate takes five Basic letters with one-stud gaps and no padding. For a longer name, either use two plates side by side or stack the name on two lines. The size line under the controls shows the sign in centimetres.
Use padding for a frame of space. One or two studs of padding between the letters and the border make the sign look less crowded and easier to read.
Pick strong contrast. White letters on dark blue, yellow on black, or red on white read clearly. Pieces are solid flat colour, so similar tones side by side look like one shape.
Try tiles for a sleek finish. Flat tiles on the letters and studded plates on the background give lettering a subtle shine that stands out. Choose the piece type in the advanced options to preview it.
Build letters first. Place the letters, then the border, then fill the background. You will never lose count inside the letters, and mistakes are easy to spot.
More ideas
Single brick mosaic letters are handy for initials and monograms, and the brick mosaic editor lets you add pictures around the name.
What you get
| Sizes | 16–192 pieces wide from a photo; editor up to 2,000 × 2,000 |
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| Colours | 2–45, matched by CIEDE2000 colour difference |
| Palettes | Generic bricks |
| Downloads | PDF (cover, colour key, numbered chart pages, optional colour pages), PNG, SVG, shopping list CSV, .cpat project |
| Files accepted | JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, AVIF, iPhone HEIC; .cpat and OXS patterns; PDFs made by CraftPatterns |
| Privacy | Runs in your browser. Images are never uploaded. |
| Price | Free — no sign-up, no watermark |
How it compares with other free tools
What you can expect here, every time — no tiers, no trial.
| Free printable PDF | Yes, with no watermark |
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| Sign-up needed | No |
| Image uploaded to a server | No — processed on your device |
| Editor | Yes — pencil, fill, line, rectangle, mirror, undo |
| Progress tracker | Yes — free, works offline |
| Switch the same pattern to another craft | Yes — one tap |
Frequently asked questions
How many letters fit on one baseplate?
Five Basic letters with one-piece gaps fit across a 32 × 32 baseplate. Longer names spread across two plates side by side, or you can stack them on two lines.
How tall are the letters?
Basic letters are 7 pieces tall, which is 5.6 cm. Serif letters are 9 pieces (7.2 cm) and Tiny letters 5 pieces (4 cm).
Can I add a border?
Yes: single, double, dotted, checker, zigzag, hearts, stars or diamonds in any palette colour. A border makes a sign look finished and gives small hands an edge to start from.
Do I need a background colour?
No. Leave the background empty to let the baseplate show through, or choose a colour to fill every stud. A filled background uses many more pieces; the key shows the count.
Can I write numbers and dates?
Yes. All six fonts include 0 to 9, so house numbers, ages and dates work too.
Can I add a picture next to the name?
Press Edit and draw a small motif beside the lettering, such as a star, a rocket or a heart.
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