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.
Aqua 3 Strand Chandelier Necklace: Project Instructions
Three strands of glass crystal and glass beads work well in this necklace due to the three strand filigree bar ends used. Follow our free instructions to learn how!MATERIALS REQUIRED54 thin bead caps27 oval white heart glass beads48 plain metal beads24 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads3 x 40cm tigertail6 small crimps10 x 6mm strong jump rings6 filigree metal tubes2 x 3 strand fancy filigree bar ends2 x 8cm chain1 plain circle toggle claspTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTR
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27th Mar 2019
Blue/Green Clay Flower Necklace: Project Instructions
Fun and colourful hibiscus clay flowers feature in this simple necklace! Teamed with cats eye beads and glass crystals, it's perfect for a day at the beach.MATERIALS REQUIRED60cm pieces of tigertail1 parrot clasp50 plain metal beads14 large star bead caps24 pieces of cats eye chip14 cats eye puffy hearts2 long decorative bead caps2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 eye pins2 small tube crimps4 hibiscus clay flower beads7 x 8mm round faceted glass crystal beadsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwir
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27th Mar 2019
Long Blue Shell Necklace: Project Instructions
A favourite pattern around Eureka! Beads, this tigertail necklace uses a toggle clasp as a centrepiece, making it much easier to do up! This necklace features copper coloured findings and grey/blue shell beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED1.2 metres tigertail1 heart toggle clasp7 jump rings6 small crimps6 filigree metal tubes82 plain metal beads44 x 6mm bicone glass crystals21 round disc shell beads20 shell cube beads2 shell tear drop beadsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSMain necklaceC
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27th Mar 2019
Blue Flower Garden Necklace: Project Instructions
MATERIALS REQUIRED12 x 6mm capri blue swarovski bicones14 x 4mm turquoise swarovski bicones7 x 6mm peridot swarvoski bicones7 green leaf glass charms12 dark blue large glass bell flower beads6 aqua blue large flat discs14 x 8mm aqua glass beads2 copper small tube crimps2 copper wire protectors2 copper crimp covers50cm of copper tigertail40 x 3mm copper plain metal beads28 copper large star bead caps9 x 6mm copper strong jump rings21 x 50mm copper head pinsTOOLS REQUIRED2 x Crimping PliersOR Jump
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27th Mar 2019
Teal Chain Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Heavy on the chain, this statement necklace features howlite nuggets, blister pearls, hill tribe style metal charms and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED7 blister pearls12 head pins5 turquoise howlite nugget beads1 hill tribe style rose pendant36 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x 10-link brushed chain, 2 x 13-link brushed chain, 2 x 16-link brushed chain, 2 x 18-link brushed chain, 1 x 22-link brushed chain10 small hill tribe style small flower charms4 spring coil leather ends2 x 15cm thick round leather1 parrot
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27th Mar 2019
Wistful Lace Pendant: Project Instructions
Using a metal cameo setting, you can use ribbons and bows to create a unique pendant using this simple technique. Follow our easy instructions to learn how to make your own wistful lace pendant necklace.MATERIALS REQUIRED
4 Swarovski SS16 hotfix creamrose pearls4 x 2.5mm pointed back clear glass crystal chatons2 x 10mm champagne ribbon roses1 x 10mm cream ribbon rose1 x 10mm lilac ribbon rose5cm wide lace1.3m thin lavender ribbon1.3m thin cream ribbon1.3m thin rose ribbon5cm x 4cm square sticky
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27th Mar 2019
Teal/Purple Two Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
A great contrasting combo of purple and teal set this two strand necklace apart from the rest! Utilises glass crystals, metal beads, tigertail, crimps and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED25 x 8mm chrysocolla beads92 x 3mm plain metal beads46 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads9 x 6mm stardust metal beads13 x 8mm stardust metal beads14 dragonfly metal beads14 x 6mm rondelle diamante spacers2 x 60cm tigertail4 small crimps4 x 6mm strong jump rings4 crimp covers1 flower diamante 2 strand box claspTOOLS REQUI
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27th Mar 2019
Grey/Blue Tear Drop Shell Necklace: Project Instructions
We've used grey/blue tear drop shaped MOP shell to give this necklace a different look. Teamed with curved metal tubes and glass crystals, this project involves crimping, stringing and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED32 x 3mm plain metal beads2 rope crown metal beads16 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads9 plain curved metal tubes2 small tube crimps50cm tigertail1 parrot clasp2 x 6mm strong jump rings8 shell tear drop beadsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSThread a smal
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27th Mar 2019
Copper & Teal Heart Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Extra large chain provides a great base in this necklace project - using copper coloured chain and findings, and teaming with a teal heart glass bead, this project involves working with chain, turning loops and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 head pin1 large star bead cap1 large heart glass bead1 plain metal bead4 x 6mm strong jump rings24 links of extra large twisted loop chain (approx 57cm)1 heart toggle claspTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSHeart DropsTake a h
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27th Mar 2019
Olive Green Twist Tube Necklace: Project Instructions
Our olive green twist tube necklace kits fly off the shelves - make your own today! Featuring glass pearls and bronze findings, follow our step by step instructions to get going.MATERIALS REQUIRED3 x 60cm tigertail1 parrot clasp2 jump rings2 eye pins2 long decorative bead caps36 x 8mm glass pearl beads39 plain curved metal tubes72 plain metal beads3 small crimps2 large crimpsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSnote: these quantities make a 50cm length necklace. To
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27th Mar 2019
Peppermint Green Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Green crystals and glass pearls make this necklace sparkle! 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 REQUIRED14 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads48 x 3mm plain metal beads25 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads14 x 8mm glass pearls4 head pins1 x 2cm chain, 1 x 3.5cm chain, 2 x 5cm chain60cm of tigertail2 small crimps3 strong jump rings2 crimp covers1 plain circle toggle c
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27th Mar 2019
Green and Black Crystal Chain Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Green and black AB crystals make this necklace sparkle! 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 do up!MATERIALS REQUIRED38 x 9mm helix glass crystals1 heart toggle clasp7 strong jump rings60cm tigertail1 x 25mm chain, 1 x 40mm chain2 filigree metal tubes20 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads17 wide daisy spacer metal beads2 head pins2 small star bead caps2 small crimpsTOOLS REQUIREDCr
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27th Mar 2019
Long Green Seed Bead Necklace: Project Instructions
Make this long multiple strand seed bead & crystal necklace using tigertail and a fancy heart parrot clasp. This necklace features bronze coloured findings and green beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED215 x 6/0 opaque lime green seed beads215 x 6/0 teal green seed beads215 x 6/0 light amber seed beads158 teal green 4mm round glass crystals215 x 6/0 gold seed beads12 bronze small tube crimps2 long decorative bead caps1 bronze large fancy heart parrot clasp1 'handmade' hand metal charm2 x 3.5cm lengths o
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27th Mar 2019
Bronze Rose Crystal Necklace: Project Instructions
This beautiful necklace features bronze coloured findings, 6mm Aquamarine & 8mm Smokey Quartz Grey Rondelle Glass Crystals. It uses a toggle clasp as a centrepiece, which makes it much easier to do up!MATERIALS REQUIRED39 x Smoky Quartz Grey 8mm Rondelle Crystals39 x Aquamarine Blue 6mm Rondelle Crystals17 x Bronze Rose Metal Beads16 x Bronze 3mm Plain Metal Beads2 x Small Tube Crimps9 x Bronze 6mm Jump Rings2 x Bronze Crimp Covers1 x Bronze Filigree Circle Toggle Clasp3 x Bronze Head Pins50
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27th Mar 2019
Sparkly Mosaic Pendant: Project Instructions
In this project, we use sparkly plastic diamantes and a round metal cameo setting to create a bling mosaic pendant. Follow our simple instructions to find out how!MATERIALS REQUIRED35 x 3mm amber round plastic diamantes35 x 3mm brown round plastic diamantes8 x 4mm red round plastic diamantes1 x 30mm plain round cameo silver setting1 x 70cm bright silver ball chain necklaceTOOLS REQUIREDE-6000Beadsmith Jewel SetterINSTRUCTIONSSpread a small portion of glue along one corner of your metal cameo set
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27th Mar 2019