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.
Black 2 Strand Bicone Bracelet: Project Instructions
This super simple tigertail bracelet uses black bicone glass crystals and small gold coloured metal beads to complete the look. Follow our instructions as you work with tigertail wire, crimps and a magnetic clasp.MATERIALS REQUIRED38 x 6mm bicone glass crystals36 x 3mm plain metal beads1 magnetic clasp with loops2 spiky decorative metal beads2 small tube crimps40cm tigertailTOOLS REQUIREDWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSPick up the tigertail and thread through the loop on one end of the ma
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20th Mar 2019
Sparkly Twist 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 two strand bracelet features silver coloured beads and balls, with a nice twist. Follow our instructions to make your ownMATERIALS REQUIRED5 x 8mm diamante rondelle spacers5 x 2 strand flower beads80 x 3mm plain metal beads5 x 6mm stardust metal beads2 x 30cm 1mm beading elastic10 x 6mm plain metal beads10 x 10mm plain metal beadsTOOLS REQUIREDscissorsglueINSTRUCTIO
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20th Mar 2019
Twilight Inspired Bella Bracelet: Project Instructions
With vampire themed books and movies everywhere, who wouldn't want a Twilight inspired bracelet?! Use a copper wolf charm, a glass crystal heart and a red apple charm to create your own bracelet.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 chain bracelet3 x 6mm strong jump rings1 small pinch bail1 wolf charm1 small glass crystal heart1 bitten apple enamel metal charmTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSAn absolute hit worldwide, Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series has infected all of ou
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20th Mar 2019
Swarovski Christmas Chain Earrings: Project Instructions
Quick and simply, these sparkly earrings use 4mm, 6mm and 8mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads to create an elegant swinging red & green Christmas design.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 decorative head pins8 x 3mm plain metal beads2 x 8mm fern green swarovski bicones2 x 6mm light siam swarovski bicones2 x 4mm fern green swarovski bicones2 eye pins2 earwiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a decorative headpin and thread onto it:an 8mm fern green swarovski biconea plain metal
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19th Mar 2019
Brown Crystal & Pearl Earrings: Project Instructions
Swarovski crystal beads and crystal pearls are what make these earrings sparkle! Following our simple instructions, you will use head pins and bronze coloured ear wires to put these sparkly earrings together!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 head pins2 x 6mm swarovski crystal pearls2 x 6mm diamante rondelles2 x 6mm light colorado topaz swarovski bicones2 x 4mm light crystal copper swarovski bicones2 x 4mm light peach Swarovski bicones2 ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a
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19th Mar 2019
Amber Lampwork Earrings: Project Instructions
Follow our free beading instructions to learn how to make these elegant amber earrings, featuring lampwork beads and bronze coloured findings. You will work with bead caps, eye pins, head pins and ear wires.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 head pins2 rose metal beads2 eyepins4 small barrel crown metal beads4 large star bead caps2 amber decorative rose lampwork beads2 ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a headpin and thread onto it:a rose metal beadLeaving a space of 10mm,
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19th Mar 2019
Red Flower Earrings: Project Instructions
Nice and easy, these stud earrings feature polymer clay beads. A perfect accompaniment to a more intricate necklace - follow our instructions to find out how to make them yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 stud earring posts2 dark red small rose clay flowersTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersGlueINSTRUCTIONSApply a small amount of glue to the base of the red rose clay flower and glue to the stud earring post. Repeat to make the second earring.Let the earrings set for approximately 5 hours - your earrin
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19th Mar 2019
Red Crystal Hoop Earrings: Project Instructions
Red crystals alongside decorative metal beads give these earrings an elegant look. Follow our instructions to find out how to make them yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED4 x 4mm round faceted crystals2 x 12mm teardrop crystals2 standard earwiresglue2 earring hoops12 barrel crown metal beads4 x 7mm helix crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an earring hoop and gently open by pulling apart at the join. Thread on to it:a small barrell crown metal beada 7mm helix crystal beada
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19th Mar 2019
Red Starburst Earrings: Project Instructions
Take advantage of the look of tigertail by making these starburst earrings. Featuring glass crystals, this project will reinforce crimping techniques.MATERIALS REQUIRED8 x 20cm tigertail2 large crimps56 small crimps2 ear wires28 x 4mm bicone glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake 4 pieces of tigertail and thread through the loop in the bottom of the ear wire. Thread the strands halfway through the loop and fold over. Thread a large crimp over all eight strands an
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19th Mar 2019
Pink Flower Earrings: Project Instructions
Teaming pink beads with copper findings, these earrings have a great fun look. Follow our free beading instructions to find out how to make them yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED4 head pins2 x 4mm light rose swarovski bicones2 x 4mm rose alabaster swarovski bicones2 eye pins2 pink flower bell drops4 wide daisy spacers2 x 6mm light rose swarovski bicones2 standard ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a headpin and cut it down to 20mm and thread onto it:a 4mm light ros
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19th Mar 2019
Purple Crystal and Rose Earrings: Project Instructions
Purple crystal, glass pearl and metal flowers make these earrings stand out. This project involves twisting wire, working with chain and more - follow our instructions to find out how to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED6 x 6mm tanzanite rondelle glass crystals10 x 6mm crystal AB rondelle glass crystals12 x 4mm lavender glass pearls6 x 4mm tanzanite round faceted crystals2 x 4 link lengths of small twisted chain2 x 20cm lengths of 28 gauge beading wire2 x 25mm closed rings2 medium aluminium ro
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19th Mar 2019
Dream Catcher Earrings: Project Instructions
Our tribal styled dream catcher earrings are sure to impress and only take a few materials - beading wire, metal charms, earring hoops and a swarovski crystal. Read through to find out how to make them yourself!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 30cm 28 gauge beading wire2 x standard ear wires2 x 4mm turquoise swarovski bicone beads2 x earring hoop6 x feather metal charms6 x 6mm strong jump ringsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie Pliers2 x Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake one end of the piece of wire and
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19th Mar 2019
Swarovski Blue Bird Earrings: Project Instructions
In this project, we have used hoop earrings and small swallow charms to create a stunning look. Add in Swarovski and you have the perfect set of earrings! Follow our project instructions to find out how.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 earring hoops4 x 4mm light azore swarovski bicone crystals4 x 4mm aquamarine swarovski bicone crystals4 x 4mm indian sapphire swarovski bicone crystals4 x 4mm montana swarovski bicone crystals2 x 4mm indicolite swarovski bicone crystals30mm x 4mm twisted chain4 x 6mm strong ju
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19th Mar 2019
Teal/Grey Snake Chain Earrings: Project Instructions
Snake chain earrings are a breeze to make, but very elegant. Working with crystals and crimps, this project only takes a few minutes to complete.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 pair snake chain earrings10 large crimps6 x 4mm bicone glass crystal beads2 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beadsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersFelt Tip MarkerINSTRUCTIONSLay the earrings out flat on the table so that the three lengths of snake chain are spread out in a fan shape.Place your beads next to the chain, alternating
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19th Mar 2019
Bronze Crystal Butterfly Earrings: Project Instructions
Swarovski crystals really set these earrings off. Follow our free beading instructions to learn how to make these earrings, featuring filigree butterfly metal beads, chain and crystal.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 7.5cm tiny twisted chain6 head pins2 x 6mm light sapphire swarovski bicones2 x 6mm pacific opal swarovski bicones2 x 6mm erinite swarovski bicones2 eyepins2 butterfly metal beads2 standard ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSCut one of your lengths of chain so th
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19th Mar 2019