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.
Long Sparkly Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Featuring a glass drop, chain and metal charms, our long sparkly necklace is sure to impress. Techniques covered include turning loops, joining chain and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED1m medium oval loop chain9 x 6mm strong jump rings1 large fancy heart parrot clasp2 x 25mm closed rings1 'created for you' butterfly metal charm1 open heart metal charm1 large pinch bail1 flat 'jaggered' crystal drop1 head pin1 x 14mm sparkly diamante metal ball4 metal charmsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie Pliers2 pairs of Cr
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27th Mar 2019
Pink/Purple Hibiscus Clay Flower Necklace: Project Instructions
This stunning design features purple and pink hibiscus clay flowers as a centrepiece, with a lovely string of pearls. Follow our free beading instructions to learn how to make your own.MATERIALS REQUIRED60cm tigertail35 large rice pearls38 6/0 glass seed beads3 hibiscus clay flowers2 filigree metal tubes4 strong jump rings1 parrot clasp1 eye pin2 small crimps2 plain metal beads3 head pins1 x 1.5cm small oval loop chain1 x 2cm small oval loop chain1 x 2.5cm small oval loop chainTOOLS REQUIREDCrim
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27th Mar 2019
Green & Pink Heart Necklace: Project Instructions
Glass pendants can add a stunning feature to any necklace - in this project we run with the pink and green colours of the pendant to create a simple necklace. Follow our free beading instructions to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED24 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads47 x 3mm plain metal beads24 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads60 cm of tigertail2 small crimps2 strong jump rings2 crimp covers1 glass pendant1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINS
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27th Mar 2019
Green Crystal/Purple Clay Flower Two Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
Polymer clay rose beads give this fun necklace an extra element. Also featuring glass crystals, tigertail and more, this project involves techniques such as crimping, opening rings and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 60cm pieces of tigertail1 magnetic clasp with loops40 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads27 x 8mm round faceted glass crystal beads76 x 3mm plain metal beads54 large star bead caps2 long decorative bead caps2 jump rings2 eye pins2 large tube crimps1 small tube crimp11 small clay rose beadsT
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27th Mar 2019
Pink Foil Tigertail Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Unusual silver foil beads and glass crystals are featured in this necklace. We have changed things up, and used the toggle clasp at the front; this serves two purposes - it looks great as a focal, and makes the necklace easier to fasten!MATERIALS REQUIRED26 x 6mm bicone glass crystals51 plain metal beads13 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals13 black with foil glass disc beads1 x 50cm tigertail, 2 x 15cm tigertail6 small crimps5 jump rings6 filigree metal tubes1 flower toggle claspTOOLS REQUIREDCr
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26th Mar 2019