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.
Preciosa Purple Dreams Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet: Project Instructions
Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese braiding technique that produces beautiful, intricate cords. This project takes Kumihimo to the next level by incorporating 4mm Preciosa crystal beads. Using a foam board and bobbins to keep everything in place, you'll create a stunning bracelet with a unique beaded pattern.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
56 x 4mm Crystal AB Preciosa Bicones
56 x 4mm Deep Tanzanite Preciosa Bicones
56 x 4mm Tanzanite Preciosa Bicones
56 x 4mm Violet Preciosa Bicones
2 Glue-
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20th Mar 2025
Neon Long Seed Bead Necklace: Project Instructions
Create a stunning multi-strand seed bead and crystal necklace using tigertail wire, crimps, and a fancy heart parrot clasp. This DIY beaded necklace features vibrant luminous glass seed beads in bold colours, accented with copper-coloured findings for a stylish, eye-catching design. Perfect for adding a fun and colourful statement piece to your jewellery collection!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
300 x 10/0 luminous pink inside colour glass seed beads
300 x 10/0 luminous green inside colour glass seed
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19th Mar 2025
Floating Crystal Necklace: Project Instructions
Discover how to make a stunning crystal floating necklace with our free step-by-step instructions. This beginner-friendly project features gorgeous 6mm Preciosa bicone glass crystal beads in classic crystal AB, perfect for learning the basics of beading. With clear guidance, you'll work with tigertail wire, crimps, jump rings, and more, all while creating a beautiful, delicate necklace.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
50cm tigertail
6 x 6mm bicone Preciosa crystal AB beads
1 parrot clasp
12 small crimps
4 j
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19th Mar 2025
Pink Petal Earrings: Project Instructions
Delicate and feminine, these beaded petal earrings feature soft, pretty pink hues that add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Using glass seed beads and petal-shaped beads, this design is simple yet stylish. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to create your own beautiful earrings.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 x 15cm tigertail
68 x 11/0 glass seed beads (we used pink lustre)
8 x 6/0 glass seed beads (we used baby pink lustre)
6 x petal glass beads (we used the fairy garden mix)
2 x small tube cri
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17th Mar 2025
​Grey Chandelier Earrings: Project Instructions
These dazzling crystal drop earrings may take time to make, but the results are absolutely worth it! Featuring shimmering bicone and faceted glass crystals, this design incorporates stringing, crimping, and loop-turning techniques. Follow our detailed instructions to craft your own pair of elegant earrings.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 x 30cm tigertail
20 head pins
8 eye pins
2 ear wires
4 small crimps
2 x 30 links of tiny twisted loop chain (approx 14.2cm)
2 x 6mm strong jump rings
14 x 6mm bicone gla
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12th Mar 2025