Free Beading Instructions
Explore over 200 free jewellery-making projects, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more. Learn a variety of techniques like stringing, wirework, and kumihimo with easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorials. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, you'll find inspiration for every occasion—including festive Christmas projects—to create beautiful handmade jewellery.
DIY Bluebell Bronze Necklace – Multi-Strand Beaded Project
Bring some ocean-inspired charm to your jewellery collection with this elegant multi-strand necklace featuring a mix of light and dark blue beads, frosted heishi beads, and rich bronze accents. Designed with a front toggle focal for an elevated finish, this project is great for makers looking to try a layered necklace style.
MATERIALS YOU'LL NEED
2.5m x tigertail beading wire
8 x small tube crimps
4 x 6mm strong jump rings
8 x crimp covers
12 x 3mm plain metal beads
140 x 6mm light blue round g
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11th Jun 2025
Create Your Own Ruby Glow Front Toggle Drop Necklace: Easy Instructions
Looking for a unique beading project? This DIY necklace tutorial features striking red foil glass beads and an eye-catching flower toggle clasp worn at the front. The combination of textures and finishes—ridged oval glass, faceted acrylic, and filigree metal—creates a standout, handcrafted design that’s also easy to fasten. Perfect for gifting or elevating your handmade jewellery collection.
MATERIALS YOU'LL NEED
26 x transparent deep red 10mm ridged oval glass beads
50 x 3mm
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10th Jun 2025
DIY Rose Garden Bracelet Instructions | Make a Pink Crystal Bracelet
Create a romantic bracelet inspired by the beauty of a blooming rose garden. This project features sparkling Preciosa bicone crystals in rose, pink sapphire, and pink sapphire matt tones, finished with an elegant flower toggle clasp and charm detail. Whether you're new to beading or a seasoned maker, follow our step-by-step instructions to craft your own pink crystal bracelet—perfect for gifting or adding a floral touch to your jewellery collection.
MATERIALS YOU'LL NEED
2 small crimps
30
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10th Jun 2025
Teal Spirit 2 Strand Chain Bracelet: Project Instructions
Looking for an easy bracelet project using teal glass beads? This colourful boho-inspired design combines teal two-strand glass spacer beads with copper-toned findings to create a stylish chain bracelet. If you love working with jump rings and eye pins, this beginner-friendly bracelet is a must-try!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
12 eye pins
19 x 6mm strong jump rings
1 parrot clasp
24 wide daisy spacers
6 x 2 strand glass beads
TOOLS REQUIRED
Crimping Pliers
Wire Cutters
Twirly Wirlies
STEP-BY-STEP IN
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3rd Jun 2025
Colourful Beaded Suncatcher: Project Instructions
Looking for an easy beading project with big visual impact? This DIY hanging sun catcher is a fun and creative way to use colourful glass beads — perfect for beginners and experienced jewellery makers alike. All you need is tigertail, a crimp or two, a selection of beads (our new bead soup mixes are ideal!), and a large focal bead or bell charm to finish it off.
Hang your sun catcher in a window, on the porch, or in a sunny spot where it can catch the light. It also makes a lovely handmade
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21st May 2025
Sweetheart Spiral Earrings: Project Instructions
These romantic earrings combine fuchsia pink sparkle, creamy diamond glass beads, and warm copper tones into a beautiful swirling design. In this easy tutorial, you’ll learn how to make Sweetheart Spiral Earrings using simple wirework techniques and basic tools. They’re a lovely handmade gift—or the perfect treat for yourself!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 eye pins
4 x 7mm fuchsia pink bicone glass beads
4 wide daisy spacer beads
2 x 11mm opaque cream diamond-shaped glass beads
10cm of
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20th May 2025
Sapphire Spark Diamante Bracelet: Project Instructions
Create your own Sapphire Spark Diamante Bracelet — a shimmering blend of cool blues and warm copper tones. This simple yet stunning project uses 7mm bicone glass beads and perfectly fitting 8mm diamante rondelle spacers to deliver maximum sparkle with minimal effort. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned beader, this bracelet is a quick, satisfying make that’s sure to turn heads.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
30cm tigertail beading wire
2 small crimps
2 strong jump rings
8mm rondelle diamant
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20th May 2025
Sugar & Flame Lolly Necklace: Project Instructions
Learn how to make a statement necklace that’s as bold and fun as it is easy to create! This DIY tutorial shows you how to make a vibrant beaded necklace using fiery 7mm bicone glass beads and playful red, yellow, and black lolly glass charms.
Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, the Sugar & Flame Lolly Necklace is ideal for anyone looking to make colourful, one-of-a-kind jewellery. Whether you're creating it for yourself, gifting it to a friend, or planning a craft wor
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20th May 2025
Spring Butterfly Memory Wire Bracelet: Project Instructions
Looking for a fun and easy jewellery project? This beautiful memory wire bracelet is the perfect beginner-friendly design. No need for clasps or tricky closures—memory wire is a hardened wire that retains its shape, allowing your bracelet to wrap comfortably around your wrist. With sparkly rondelle glass crystals, butterfly charms, and metal beads, this tutorial will show you how to create a colourful, wrap-around bracelet that’s both stylish and simple to make.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
4
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19th May 2025
Teal Crystal Cluster Earrings: Project Instructions
Add a touch of sparkle to your jewellery collection with these stunning Preciosa crystal cluster earrings. Featuring beautiful 15mm glass beads and colourful Preciosa bicone crystals, these earrings are a true showstopper.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
12 head pins
2 x 15mm teal large hole glass beads
4 x thin filigree bead caps
2 x 6mm blue zircon Preciosa bicones
2 x 6mm aquamarine Preciosa bicones
2 x 6mm capri blue Preciosa bicones
2 x 6mm indicolite Preciosa bicones
2 x 6mm strong jump rings
2 standa
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27th Apr 2025
Beaded Macrame Keychain: Project Instructions
Looking for a quick and satisfying craft? This beaded macrame keychain project is perfect for beginners and a great way to learn basic macrame knots. Using just 4 cords, a keyring, and a bead or two, you can create a stylish and practical accessory that's perfect for keys, backpacks, or gifts.
You'll practice the lark’s head knot, square knot, and gathering knot — all fundamental macrame techniques. Plus, it's a fun way to add beads into your macrame work!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
4 stran
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27th Apr 2025
Chunky Rainbow Kumihimo Necklace: Project Instructions
Create a bold and beautiful statement piece with this chunky rainbow kumihimo necklace! This fun, colourful design uses the traditional art of kumihimo braiding and combines it with bright beads for an eye-catching, wearable creation. Whether you're a kumihimo pro or a beginner, this project will guide you through each step to create a unique accessory.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
14 metres nylon knotting cord (we used purple)
7 large hole ridged tube glass beads (we used green, teal, light blue, salmon
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27th Apr 2025
Beaded Plant: Project Instructions
Create your own handmade beaded pot plant—no watering required! This beautiful hanging plant uses cascading strands of shimmering green beads in varying textures, mimicking a lush trailing succulent or vine. It's a relaxing project with eye-catching results, perfect for those who love DIY home décor, but don’t have a green thumb.
Whether you’re crafting for a windowsill refresh, making a thoughtful gift, or just want a fun indoor plant alternative, this project is a char
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21st Apr 2025
Copper Clay Flower Earrings: Project Instructions
Make your own stunning Copper Clay Flower Earrings with this easy, step-by-step beading tutorial. These unique earrings combine metal, glass, and clay beads to create a warm, earthy look with a touch of sparkle. Perfect for jewellery makers of all levels, this free project guide walks you through everything you need — from materials to tools to each stage of assembly.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 head pins
2 elm leaf metal beads
4 eye pins
4 small star bead caps
2 brown twisted rectangular glass
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8th Apr 2025
Dolphin Key/Handbag Dangle: Project Instructions
Make your own beach-inspired keyring or bag charm with this easy DIY jewellery project! Using ocean-themed charms, chain, and simple findings, you’ll create a fun and stylish dangle that’s perfect for your keys or handbag. This quick craft is great for beginners or anyone who loves handmade accessories. Follow the steps below to bring your dolphin dangle to life!
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
2 x 8mm jump rings
1 swivel clasp
1 large keyring
4 x 6mm strong jump rings
5 links x flattened
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8th Apr 2025