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.
Elegant White/Crystal Two Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
Our elegant two strand necklace uses white glass pearls and clear glass crystal beads, but is readily adapted to suit any beads - follow our free beading instructions to diy!MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 x 60cm tigertail3 small crimps2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 crimp covers36 x 6mm stardust metal beads114 x 3mm plain metal beads20 x 6mm glass pearls28 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads14 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads1 magnetic clasp with loopsTOOLS REQUIRED
2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINS
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22nd Mar 2019
White/Silver Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Long lengths of chain make the creation of this necklace quite quick. We've also used stardust metal beads, large glass pearls and Swarovski beads to complete the look.MATERIALS REQUIRED20 eye pins42 thin filigree bead caps7 x 12mm glass pearls7 x 8mm stardust metal beads7 x 6mm round faceted swarovski crystal beads1 head pin16 x 5-link pieces of chain, 4 x 2-link pieces of chain, 2 x 1-link pieces of chain1 plain circle toggle clasp1 strong jump ringTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirl
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21st Mar 2019
Angel Fish Necklace: Project Instructions
Who can stay away from these cute fish beads?! Teamed with translucent white beads and aqua blue crystals, this necklace is simple to make - read on to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED60cm tigertail2 small crimps3 x 6mm strong jump rings2 filigree metal tubes24 milky rounded glass beads20 x 6mm rondelle glass crystals11 plain metal beads8 angel fish glass beads1 'created for you' butterfly metal charm1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSTake the piece
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21st Mar 2019
Amber Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
Featuring amber glass crystal beads, this elegant charm bracelet is great practice for turning loops and joining components with jump rings.MATERIALS REQUIRED9 eye pins50 plain metal balls17 x 4mm bicone crystal beads16 head pins8 x 6mm bicone crystal beads13 x 6mm jump rings1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSnote: these quantities make an 18cm (small) bracelet. To make a larger bracelet, simply add more beads. Our bracelet was made
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20th Mar 2019
Bronze & Cream Pearl Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
The Bohemium style bracelet is so simple to make, yet stunningly effective. It uses bronze coloured findings and cream coloured glass pearls and involves working with jump rings, elastic and chain.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 x flying heart metal charm1 x Double Heart Metal Charm1 x Cross Metal Charm1 x Key Metal Charm1 x Tree of Life Metal Charm15 links of 7.5mm Medium Twisted Loop Chain5 x 6mm Strong Jump Rings30cm 1mm elastic2 x large star bead caps24 x thin filigree bead caps11 x 8mm cream glass pear
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20th Mar 2019