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.
Blue and Bronze Diamante Spacer Bracelet: Project Instructions
Bronze coloured findings make all the difference in this elegant bracelet. Featuring sparkly spacers and light blue crystals, this two strand bracelet is a hit with everyone!MATERIALS REQUIRED50cm tigertail9 half moon 2 strand diamante spacers3 strong jump rings32 plain metal beads1 small tube crimp1 large tube crimp2 filigree metal tubes1 rope circle toggle clasp36 clear 4mm bicone glass crystals16 coloured 4mm bicone glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersIN
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20th Mar 2019
Blue/Purple Leaf Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
Taking advantage of beads that come with an eye pin already attached, this bracelet involves making a simple chain bracelet from jump rings and attaching leaf charms. Use our instructions to find out how!MATERIALS REQUIRED31 x 6mm strong jump rings1 wave circle toggle clasp29 leaf charmsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSAttach the circle part of the toggle clasp to a jump ring (as the jump rings are strong, you will need two sets of pliers to open them). Open another j
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20th Mar 2019
Light Blue 3 Strand Bracelet: Project Instructions
Curved spacer beads and beautiful glass crystal beads give this three strand bracelet a beautiful look. Use our free instructions to make your own.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 large crimps1 parrot clasp18 bead caps9 plain curved metal tubes3 jump rings18 size 6/0 seed beads18 small decorative metal beads9 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals2 decorative metal beads with large holes3 strands of tigertail (cut each strand to about 30cm)TOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSStart with the three
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20th Mar 2019
Blue Cats Eye 2 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 two strand spacer beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED60cm tigertail2 strong jump rings2 small crimps1 toggle clasp14 small decorative metal beads2 decorative metal beads with large holes6 three strand fancy filigree spacers26 x 4mm round cats eye beadsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersC
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20th Mar 2019
Blue Cats Eye Memory Wire Bracelet: Project Instructions
Memory wire bracelets are not only simple to make, they're easy to wear as well! Memory wire is a hardened wire that holds its shape - which means that a clasp is not necessary as the bracelet can be wrapped onto the wrist.MATERIALS REQUIRED3 loops bracelet memory wire84 x 3mm plain metal beads85 x 4mm round cats eye beadsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersMemory Wire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSCut the memory wire to the desired length (don't forget to use memory wire cutters). Twirl one end into a loop
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20th Mar 2019
Simple Teal Bling Bracelet: Project Instructions
Featuring dragonfly metal beads, gemstone beads and crystal beads, these bracelet stands above the rest! Follow our instructions to learn how to make this simple tigertail bracelet.MATERIALS REQUIRED30cm tigertail2 small crimps1 x 6mm strong jump ring2 crimp covers8 x chrysocolla 8mm round beads22 x 3mm plain metal beads8 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads4 x 6mm stardust metal beads3 x dragonfly metal beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick up you
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20th Mar 2019
Simple Green Bling Bracelet: Project Instructions
Green glass pearl beads, glass crystal and metal beads are strung onto tigertail in this simple bracelet. Follow our instructions to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED30cm tigertail2 small crimps1 strong jump ring2 crimp covers8 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads22 x 3mm plain metal beads8 x 6mm stardust metal beads4 x 8mm glass pearl beads3 x 8mm stardust metal beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick up your piece of tigertail and thread it through
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20th Mar 2019
Green Memory Wire Bracelet: Project Instructions
Memory wire bracelets are not only simple to make, they're easy to wear as well! Memory wire is a hardened wire that holds its shape - which means that a clasp is not necessary as the bracelet can be wrapped onto the wrist.MATERIALS REQUIRED22 plain curved metal tubes2 head pins2 x 6mm strong jump rings5 loops bracelet memory wire50 x 3mm plain metal balls25 large cube cats eye beadsTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersMemory Wire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake your b
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20th Mar 2019
Green and Gold Chain Bracelet: Project Instructions
Cloisonne beads are what set this cute bracelet apart. Decorative enamel work has been fused to (base) metal beads to create a stunning look. Teamed with glass pearls and working with eye pins and a toggle clasp, this bracelet is simple to make!MATERIALS REQUIRED9 eye pins18 x 3mm plain metal beads5 cloisonne beads4 glass pearls2 strong jump rings1 toggle claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly WirliesWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an eye pin and thread up with:a plain metal beada cloi
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20th Mar 2019
Black & Golden Crystal Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
Featuring black glass crystal beads and golden coloured findings, this elegant charm bracelet is great practice for turning loops and joining components with jump rings.MATERIALS REQUIRED12 x 50mm eye pins44 x 3mm plain metal beads12 x 8mm round glass crystal beads22 x 50mm head pins22 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads13 x 6mm strong jump rings1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an eye pin and thread up with:a plain metal ballan 8
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20th Mar 2019
Simple Lava Stone Bracelet: Project Instructions
So simple, yet a stunning look, this bracelet features lava rock gemstone beads and purple crystals. Lava rock is thought to help one develop stronger ties with the earth, and is certainly an unusual look. Follow our free instructions to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED30cm tigertail2 small crimps2 crimp covers9 x 10mm round lava stone beads16 x 3mm plain metal beads8 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads1 decorative oval diamante box claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUC
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20th Mar 2019
Simple Black Stretchy Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
Simple and elegant - just what I like in a project! These free instructions show you how to make this bracelet, which uses stretchy elastic, a glass pearl and hollow rubber tubing.MATERIALS REQUIRED50cm tigertail30cm x 1mm thick beading elastic19.5cm x 4mm memory wire rubber tubing2 x 8mm diamante rondelle spacers1 x 10mm glass pearlTOOLS REQUIREDWire Cuttersbeading glueINSTRUCTIONSBecause the beading elastic is quite floppy, we are going to use the stiffer tigertail as a threading tool to help
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20th Mar 2019
2 Strand Black/Grey Flower Bracelet: Project Instructions
This beauty of a bracelet uses a two strand clasp and two strand flower spacers to set it apart. Also featuring helix and rondelle glass crystals, we've strung it on tigertail for security. Follow our instructions to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 30cm tigertail5 small crimps4 x 6mm strong jump rings4 crimp covers28 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads28 x 3mm plain metal beads14 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads6 x 2 strand flower beads1 flower diamante 2 strand box claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs
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20th Mar 2019
Black AB Memory Wire Bracelet: Project Instructions
Memory wire bracelets are not only simple to make, they're easy to wear as well! Memory wire is a hardened wire that holds its shape - which means that a clasp is not necessary as the bracelet can be wrapped onto the wrist.MATERIALS REQUIRED4 loops of bracelet memory wire23 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals46 plain metal beads22 plain curved metal tubes2 x 6mm jump rings2 head pins2 filigree butterfly metal beadsTOOLS REQUIREDMemory Wire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSPick up the memory wire
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20th Mar 2019
Black/Bronze 2 Strand Bracelet: Project Instructions
Bohemian bronze coloured findings really set this project off. Our bracelet features 3 strand spacers (we're only using two of the holes), 8mm round crystals, jump rings and a magnetic clasp - read on to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED18 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals8 x 3 strand fancy filigree spacers1 magnetic clasp with loops2 filigree metal tubes2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 small tube crimps40cm tigertailTOOLS REQUIREDWire CuttersCrimping PliersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSPick up the tigert
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20th Mar 2019