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.
Copper Clay Flower Earrings: Project Instructions
Make your own stunning Copper Clay Flower Earrings with this easy, step-by-step beading tutorial. These unique earrings combine metal, glass, and clay beads to create a warm, earthy look with a touch of sparkle. Perfect for jewellery makers of all levels, this free project guide walks you through everything you need — from materials to tools to each stage of assembly.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 head pins
2 elm leaf metal beads
4 eye pins
4 small star bead caps
2 brown twisted rectangular glass
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8th Apr 2025
Dolphin Key/Handbag Dangle: Project Instructions
Make your own beach-inspired keyring or bag charm with this easy DIY jewellery project! Using ocean-themed charms, chain, and simple findings, you’ll create a fun and stylish dangle that’s perfect for your keys or handbag. This quick craft is great for beginners or anyone who loves handmade accessories. Follow the steps below to bring your dolphin dangle to life!
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
2 x 8mm jump rings
1 swivel clasp
1 large keyring
4 x 6mm strong jump rings
5 links x flattened
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8th Apr 2025
Pink Heart Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Looking to make a bold fashion statement? This Extra Large Chain Necklace tutorial is perfect for jewellery makers who love working with big, beautiful components. With sparkling crystals, chunky chain, and romantic heart beads, this project combines simple techniques — like turning loops and opening jump rings — into a standout piece of wearable art.
This step-by-step guide includes everything you need to know to complete your necklace, whether you're a seasoned beader or trying out
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8th Apr 2025
Charmed Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
Looking for a stylish and easy jewellery-making project? This Charmed Elastic Bracelet is the perfect beginner-friendly beading tutorial! Using Japanese-inspired sakura ceramic beads, chain, and elastic cord, you can create a beautiful bracelet that slips on and off with ease—no clasp required.
Whether you're crafting for yourself, making handmade gifts for Mother’s Day, or adding to your market stall collection, this project delivers elegance with minimal tools and effort. The finis
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7th Apr 2025
Ocean Dreaming Drop Earrings: Project Instructions
These ocean-inspired earrings are super simple to make! The lightweight jump rings open easily with your fingers, and the dreamy heishi glass beads come in a gorgeous range of colours. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this project is a fun and stylish way to create your own unique jewellery.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
designer earring kit
approximately 40 heishi glass beads
TOOLS REQUIRED
pliers (Crimping or Twirly Wirlies)
Wire Cutters
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the chain
Cu
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1st Apr 2025
Easter Egg Nest Brooch: Project Instructions
Create a stunning wire-wrapped beaded nest brooch using 20-gauge beading wire and blue-green silverfoil speckled oval glass beads. This delicate wire-wrapping project is perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day gifts, or nature-inspired jewellery. The technique creates a charming bird’s nest design, making it a thoughtful handmade accessory. Follow these easy steps to craft your own unique beaded brooch today!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
90cm x 20 gauge beading wire
blue/green silver foil oval glass
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26th Mar 2025
Fire Charm Tassel Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
Stretchy elastic bracelets are comfortable, stylish, and easy to wear—no clasps required! This simple yet elegant bracelet features Duo Fire Mix beads in warm red, yellow, and amber tones, delicate filigree bead caps, and a charming chain tassel. In our example, we used copper-coloured findings, which beautifully complement the rich hues of the beads. The finished bracelet measures 17.5cm, but you can easily adjust the number of beads to create a shorter or longer piece for the perfect fi
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25th Mar 2025
Orchid Mist Charm Necklace: Project Instructions
This charm necklace features a stunning mix of orchid mist coloured large oval glass beads with swirls of blue and white, combined with shades of blue glass bead drops. Using gold-coloured findings, this design is perfect for practicing intermediate techniques such as turning loops, joining chain, and working with jump rings. The finished necklace is 50cm in length (adjustable for a longer piece), making it a versatile accessory for any occasion.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
6 x eye pins
6 x 20mm oval gl
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25th Mar 2025
Green Frog Earrings: Project Instructions
Create adorable handmade earrings featuring silver frog charms and peppermint green glass beads. This beginner-friendly jewellery-making project teaches simple techniques like working with jump rings and turning loops on eye pins. Follow our step-by-step guide to make your own pair!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 eye pins
4 thin filigree bead caps
2 peppermint green oval glass beads
2 standard ear wires
2 x 6mm strong jump rings
2 leaping frog metal charms
TOOLS REQUIRED
Twirly Wirlie Pliers
Wire Cutte
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25th Mar 2025
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
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
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
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
Pearl Eye Glasses Chain: Project Instructions
Never lose your glasses again! Learn how to make a beaded glasses chain using glass pearls and metal beads. This DIY eyewear holder is made with tigertail wire, crimps, and jump rings, making it both stylish and functional. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a custom glasses chain that suits your style!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
70cm tigertail
2 small crimps
2 x 6mm strong jump rings
2 large holed metal beads
110 x 4mm glass pearl beads
42 x 3mm plain metal beads
21 x 6mm glass pearl beads
2 eye
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12th Mar 2025
Silver & Red 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 6mm crystals and 6/0 glass seed 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
180 x 6/0 Glass Seed Beads
2 Glue-In Leather End Caps
2 x 6mm Strong Jump Rings
1 x Fancy Clasp
8m x #9 Nylon Beading Cord
Large Keyring
60 x 6mm Round Glass
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12th Mar 2025