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Steph Rawlings Creations String Art Designer
Design online · Build for real

Turn your idea into a perfect string art pattern

Plan your string art properly before you touch a single nail. See the finished pattern on screen, get your numbered sequence, then build it — with confidence.

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✓No signup needed ✓Works in your browser ✓Printable patterns
String Art Designer
✓ Circle boards ✓ Square layouts ✓ Nail sequences ✓ Printable guide

Made for everyone — beginner or experienced

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Hobby crafters See the finished look before you commit to the board. No experience needed.
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Etsy sellers Repeatable patterns and consistent results, order after order.
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Gift makers Custom designs that look professional and genuinely personal.
Simple process

How it works

Three steps from idea to a pattern you can follow for real. No experience needed.

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Design your pattern

Choose your board shape, set your nail count, and start placing your design. Watch your string art take shape in real time as you build.

  • Circle and square boards
  • Live visual preview — adjusts instantly
  • Flexible nail counts and spacing
2

Generate your sequence

The designer calculates the exact thread path and gives you a numbered nail sequence — the precise order to follow so your pattern comes out exactly as planned.

  • Algorithmically calculated nail order
  • Visual thread path mapping
  • No guesswork, no manual counting
3

Build your artwork

Print your pattern guide and take it to your board. Follow the numbered sequence nail by nail and watch your design appear — exactly as you designed it on screen.

  • Print-ready guide at true size
  • Clean layout for use at the workbench
  • Pro: full build pack with thread estimate
Built by a maker, for makers

A tool that actually understands string art

This isn't a generic drawing app adapted for string art. It was built from scratch by someone who does string art — with every feature designed around the real challenges of planning and making a physical piece.

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No guesswork in your nail sequence The designer calculates the exact order algorithmically — so your pattern comes out cleanly, every time.
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Printable guides you can actually use The printout is designed for the workbench — clear numbers, clean layout, easy to follow with thread in your hands.
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Works completely in your browser Nothing to install, no account to create. Open it, design something, and save your work as a file to pick up exactly where you left off.
Pro Pack — €5

From screen to finished piece — with no guesswork

Design your piece in the tool, then download a complete step-by-step build guide you can follow nail by nail on your board.

Pro Pack build guide cover page showing full design preview, thread requirements per layer, and build summary for a 30 cm square board

The actual first page of the rainbow with arch build pack

See what a build pack looks like →

Finished rainbow with arch string art piece made using the Pro Pack build guide
Made with the designer

What's in every pack

  • ✓Nail placement template — print at 100%, place on your board, drill exactly where marked
  • ✓Full numbered sequence — every single step listed: nail 1 → nail 34 → nail 12 → …
  • ✓Layer-by-layer colour guide — which colour goes where, clearly separated
  • ✓Thread estimates per layer — know exactly how much to cut before you start
  • ✓Build tips & scale reference — 1 cm print guide so nothing is left to chance
Design yours & unlock the pack →

One-time purchase · yours forever · no subscription

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Will this actually work in real life? +
Yes — the entire tool is built to be used on a real board. You get exact nail positions, a full step-by-step sequence, and printable guides. If you follow the sequence, your design will come out exactly as shown.
Do I need experience to use this? +
No — beginners can use this. The sequence tells you exactly where to start, where to go next, and when to stop. No guessing, no figuring it out yourself.
What do I actually get with Pro? +
You get a full build guide: a printable nail placement template, complete numbered thread sequence, colour breakdown, thread estimate, and a clean layout you can follow while building. It's everything you need to go from screen to finished piece.
Will it print correctly? +
Yes — the templates are designed for true-size printing. Just print at 100% (no scaling) and follow the guide. Everything lines up exactly on your board.
What if I just use the free version? +
The free version lets you design and test ideas. But Pro is what makes it usable in real life — it turns your design into a proper step-by-step build guide.
Is this a one-time payment? +
Yes — it's a one-time purchase per design. No subscriptions, no hidden costs.
Will I lose my design if I close the tab? +
No — use the Export file button in the designer to save your design as a .sas file to your device. You can reload it any time using Load from file, even weeks later or on a different device. There's also a quick Save button that stores your current design in the browser for within-session recovery.
What size boards can I use? +
Any size. You set the board dimensions in centimetres — the designer and the nail placement guide both scale to match exactly. Whether you're working on a small 20 cm circle or a large 60 cm square, everything adjusts: nail positions, the printable template, and the Pro build pack all output at true scale for your board.
Ready when you are

Start designing your next piece today

The designer is free, works right in your browser, and takes less than a minute to get started. Your next finished piece is closer than you think.

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