Free Beading 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 …

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 …

Using eye pins, metal beads and wirework, these earrings feature glass beads and copper findings. Follow our instructions to learn how to make your own.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 eye pins4 pale rose small disc glass beads4 wide daisy spacers4 thin filigree bead caps2 medium rose silver foil round beads10cm of 20g copper beading wire2 ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersNylon Jaw PliersINSTRUCTIONSTake an eye pin and thread onto it:a pale rose small disc glass beada wide daisy spacera …

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 …

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 …