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.
Pink Byzantine Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
Working with 6mm strong jump rings, this bracelet features the well known byzantine weave. Mixed with glass beads, it is time consuming, but worth it! Follow our free beading instructions to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED139 x 6mm strong jump rings30 head pins10 x 4mm bicone glass crystal beads20 x 3mm plain metal beads10 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads10 x glass butterfly beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 x crimping pliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSByzantine SegmentsPick up
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20th Mar 2019
Inspirational Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
This unique bracelet is actually one long bracelet, combined with a clip or large hole bead. Features inspirational charm beads and pink and purple beads - follow our instructions to create your own.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 flower barrel leather drop OR large hole clip bead with loop1 x 90cm 1mm beading elastic59 size 5 purple seed beads59 size 5 pastel pink seed beads59 size 5 pink seed beads1 'courage' metal charm bead1 'love' metal charm bead1 'believe'/'wisdom' metal charm bead1 fairy metal charm
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20th Mar 2019
Rose Purple Double Jump Ring Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
This bracelet is essentially a double jump ring chain - that is a chain of jump rings, doubled together so that each link is two jump rings instead of one. Featuring glass crystals and glass pearls, with plenty of practice turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED20 x 7mm helix crystal beads20 x 6mm glass pearl beads104 x 6mm strong jump rings40 x 3mm plain metal beads40 head pins1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSnote: these quantities make an 18cm (sm
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20th Mar 2019
Rose Purple Butterfly Dangle Bracelet: Project Instructions
Glass cats eye beads, glass butterfly beads and a magnetic clasp make this bracelet stand out. Involving simple stringing, with some jump ring work, this bracelet is a snap to make - just read on to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED10 head pins22 x 3mm plain metal beads5 glass butterfly beads5 filigree butterfly metal beads7 x 6mm strong jump rings5 flower barrel leather drops30cm tigertail2 small crimps2 crimp covers12 x 6mm round cats eye beads (out of stock)6 x 8mm cube cats eye beads1 magneti
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20th Mar 2019
Rose Purple/Copper 2 Strand Bracelet: Project Instructions
Copper findings coupled with rose coloured crystals give this two strand bracelet a beautiful look. Use our free instructions to learn how to make this tigertail bracelet!MATERIALS REQUIRED18 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals8 x 3 strand fancy filigree spacers1 magnetic clasp with loops2 filigree metal tubes2 jump rings2 small tube crimps40cm tigertailTOOLS REQUIREDWire CuttersCrimping PliersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSPick up the tigertail and thread through one of the jump rings. Continue threa
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20th Mar 2019
Purple Pearl & Fuchsia Seed Bracelet: Project Instructions
Follow our free beading instructions to create this elegant purple and fuchsia bracelet. Features grey purple glass pearls and fuchsia Miyuki seed beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED2m fireline46 x 6mm grey purple glass pearls15 x fuchsia 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones150 x size 11 Miyuki delica seed beads (DB0923)38 x 2.5mm Crystal Clear Swarovski Crystal bicones1 x decorative round diamante box claspTOOLS REQUIREDfine beading needleThread CuttersINSTRUCTIONSSTEP 1Pick up your needle and thread your piece
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20th Mar 2019
2 Strand Purple/Black Flower Bracelet: Project Instructions
Our two strand black/purple bracelet uses two strand flower spacers, coupled with purple and black crystals and an elegant clasp to finish it off. Follow our free instructions to learn how!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 25cm tigertail5 small crimps4 strong jump rings4 crimp covers24 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads24 x 3mm plain metal beads12 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads5 x 2 strand flower beads1 flower diamante 2 strand box claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick u
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20th Mar 2019
Rose Purple Twisted Tigertail Bracelet: Project Instructions
Learn to make this fun project from Eureka! Beads - using tigertail, glass beads, a magnetic clasp and more!MATERIALS REQUIRED3 x 30cm tigertail2 large crimps2 strong jump rings2 large holed decorative metal beads4 x 6mm purple glass beads32 x 6/0 Medium Rose Seed Beads4 x Medium Rose Silver Foil Round Beads4 x Filigree Butterfly Metal Beads4 x Dragonfly Metal Beads7 x 6mm stardust metal beads4 Medium Rose Flat Swirly Disc Glass Beads4 x Dark Rose Flat Oval Glass Beads5cm x 4mm Small Twisted Cha
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20th Mar 2019
Purple AB Ladder Bracelet: Project Instructions
These fabulous ladder bracelets are all the rage now! Made with thick beading cord, silamide and shiny purple AB beads, this fabulous bracelet is a cinch to make - read on for more details!MATERIALS REQUIRED2.1m x royal blue silamide beading thread2 x 4mm tanzanite Swarovski bicones26 x 6mm round shiny purple AB glass beads1 x 2 strand flower bead90cm x purple beading cordTOOLS REQUIREDBig Eye Beading NeedleBeadsmith Thread CutterE-6000ClipboardAligator ClipINSTRUCTIONSTake your cord and make an
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20th Mar 2019
Crystal Purple Wire Mesh Tubing Bracelet: Project Instructions
Wire mesh tubing is a hollow coloured wire tubing - perfect for filling with left over beads! Use our instructions to create your own wire mesh bracelet, complete with leather end findings.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 crimp leather ends1 parrot clasp5cm medium twisted loop chain1 jump ring18cm wire mesh tubing30 x clear AB 4mm bicone glass crystals30 x purple 4mm bicone glass crystals30 x pink 4mm bicone glass crystals30 x light blue 4mm bicone glass crystals30 x rose purple 4mm bicone glass crystalsTOOL
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20th Mar 2019
Rose Purple Cats Eye 4 Strand Bracelet: Project Instructions
Cats eyes beads are made using a method that uses fibre optics to cause the white reflective circles that are representative of gemstone cats eye beads. This two strand bracelet features glass cats eye beads and multi strand spacer beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED4 x 30cm tigertail1 toggle clasp8 small crimps8 crimp covers56 x 6mm cats eye beads (out of stock)3 strong jump rings2 five strand filigree bar ends14 three strand fancy filigree spacersTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping Pli
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20th Mar 2019
Simple Blue Stretchy Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
Stretchy elastic is a great medium to work with - once threaded up, your bracelet will be easy to slip on, no clasps involved. This simple bracelet uses blue beads with a large feature bead.MATERIALS REQUIRED30cm x 1mm beading elastic20 x 10mm round glass beads1 x feature beadTOOLS REQUIREDWire CuttersglueINSTRUCTIONSPick up your piece of beading elastic and hold on tightly to one end. On the other end, thread on:10 x 10mm round glass beads1 x feature bead10 x 10mm round glass beadsBring the two
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20th Mar 2019
Ocean Inspired Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
With blue crystals and glass pearls, and an collection of metal charms (including starfish, mermaids, fish, clams and more), this charm bracelet has a definite ocean feel to it. Techniques used include joining components and turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED18 head pins10 x deep blue 6mm glass pearl beads8 x light sapphire blue 7mm helix glass crystal beads1 x 20cm round link bracelet chain1 turtle metal charm1 angel fish metal charm1 mermaid metal charm1 octopus metal charm1 seahorse metal charm
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20th Mar 2019
Dark Blue Twisted Tigertail Bracelet: Project Instructions
One of our most popular designs, this twisted tigertail bracelet uses glass and metal beads twisted together. Try different colours of tigertail to really spice things up! Follow our free instructions to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED3 x 30cm tigertail2 large crimps2 strong jump rings2 large holed decorative metal beads4 round glass lampwork beads16 x 4mm round glass crystal beads (colour 1)4 x 7mm helix faceted crystal beads16 x 4mm round glass crystal beads (colour 2)4 x Filigree Butterfly M
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20th Mar 2019
Evil Eye Macrame Bracelet: Project Instructions
Follow our free instructions to learn how to make this adjustable knotted macrame bracelet. Featuring black cord and a blue evil eye bead, once you've mastered the technique you won't be able to stop!MATERIALS REQUIRED5 metres beading cord1 blue evil eye glass tube bead8 black small opal round beadsTOOLS REQUIRED1 wire coat hangerclear nail polish4 sticky labelsINSTRUCTIONSnote: quantities in indicated make a 'standard' bracelet (our bracelet is 18cm). Our bracelet was made with black cord.Cut t
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20th Mar 2019