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.
Chain Tassel Necklace: Project Instructions
Combining two different types of chain and a large scarf bail, this chunky tassel necklace is a breeze to assemble. Follow our simple instructions to make your own elegant chain tassel necklace!MATERIALS REQUIRED1m x 4mm thin twisted chain1 x 50mm eye pin1 fairy skirt bead capextra large butterfly scarf bail1 x 6mm strong jump ring1.5m x 20mm patterned rectangular link chain4 x 8mm jump rings1 x large fancy heart parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlies2 x Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONS
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27th Mar 2019
Four Strand Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Sometimes your outfit is too colourful to pull off a crazy coloured necklace - when this happens, chain necklaces are a great fallback. This chain necklace uses seven strand bars (we're only using four of the holes) & four strands of a medium loop chain.MATERIALS REQUIRED2m medium oval loop chain1 parrot clasp2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x 7 strand fancy bar endsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSA simple, but effective necklace, this project involves cutting ch
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27th Mar 2019
Black/Silver Twist Tube Necklace: Project Instructions
Black glass crystals and shiny silver metal tubes make this necklace stand out from the rest. Follow our free project instructions to learn how we make this necklace, working with tigertail, crimps, metal tubes and glass crystal beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED3 x 60cm tigertail1 parrot clasp2 jump rings2 eye pins2 long decorative bead caps36 round faceted crystal beads39 plain curved metal tubes72 plain metal beads3 small crimps2 large crimpsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake the
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27th Mar 2019
Black Crystal Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
This elegant necklace makes use of black crystals and bronze findings. Follow our free beading instructions to find out exactly how it is made.MATERIALS REQUIRED12 black 6mm bicone glass crystals13 black 8mm round faceted glass crystals16 x 6mm strong jump rings1 bronze filigree circle toggle clasp12 bronze head pins12 bronze flower barrel leather drops24 bronze plain metal beads2 bronze filigree metal tubes2 bronze small crimps1 x 30cm tigertail2 x 10cm 7.3mm bronze medium rope chainTOOLS REQUI
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27th Mar 2019
Black Ladybird Simple Single Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
Tokens of good luck, this necklace features cute ladybird glass beads nestled in between black beads and red crystals. This necklace is strung on tigertail, with crimps holding everything together.MATERIALS REQUIRED16 x 6mm glass pearl beads44 x 3mm plain metal beads14 x 9mm rounded glass beads7 ladybird glass beads8 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads50cm tigertail2 small tube crimps2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 filigree metal tubes1 parrot clasp1 'created for you' butterfly metal charmTOOLS REQUIRED2
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27th Mar 2019
Black/Red 3 Strand Chandelier Necklace: Project Instructions
Timeless black and red crystals give this necklace a great look. We've used a large round crystal as a centrepiece (traditionally used as a suncatcher!) and three strands of beads. Learn how to make it yourself with our free instructions!MATERIALS REQUIRED29 x 11mm oval glass crystal beads54 x 3mm plain metal beads54 x thin filigree bead caps27 x 8mm round faceted glass crystal beads3 x 40cm tigertail6 small crimps10 x 6mm strong jump rings6 filigree metal tubes2 x 3 strand fancy filigree bar en
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27th Mar 2019
Multi Strand Black AB Crystal Necklace: Project Instructions
Whilst relatively simple (this necklace is basically five strands of crystals), the overall effect is quite stunning. We've used 4mm round glass crystals, with heart spacers and a small section of chain at the back. Read on to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED5 x 50cm tigertail10 small crimps2 x 5 strand heart drops10 crimp covers323 x 4mm round faceted glass crystal beads4 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x 15cm chain1 magnetic clasp with loopsTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCT
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27th Mar 2019
Simple Lava Stone Necklace: Project Instructions
So simple, yet a stunning look, this necklace features lava rock gemstone beads and crystals. Lava rock is thought to help one develop stronger ties with the earth, and is certainly an unusual look. Follow our free instructions to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED60cm tigertail2 small crimps2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 crimp covers11 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads38 x 3mm plain metal beads10 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads19 x 10mm round lava stone beads1 head pin3cm chain1 parrot claspTOOLS RE
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27th Mar 2019
Black Cloisonne Two Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
Cloisonne beads are what set this cute bracelet apart. Decorative enamel work has been fused to (base) metal beads to create a stunning look. Teamed with glass crystals and working with tigertail, this two strand necklace is popular with all!MATERIALS REQUIRED46 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads88 x 3mm plain metal beads16 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads7 x 18mm oval cloisonne beads14 x 10mm round cloisonne beads7 x 15mm flat oval cloisonne beads2 x 60cm tigertail4 small crimps4 x 6mm strong ju
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27th Mar 2019
Black/Silver/Clear Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Beautiful black and silver flat square lampwork beads gave us the inspiration for this necklace! Teamed with black crystals and twisted flat oval beads, this piece has a centrepiece of hanging chain.MATERIALS REQUIRED16 twisted flat oval beads1 heart toggle clasp8 x 6mm strong jump rings1 x 60cm tigertail2 x 25mm chain, 1 x 40mm chain2 filigree metal tubes8 x 8mm round faceted glass crystal beads36 small star bead caps36 x 3mm plain metal beads10 black flat square glass lampwork beads2 small cri
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27th Mar 2019
Black Fan Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Our 5 strand ancient fan drop pieces lend themselves well to this necklace - with a hole up the top and five at the bottom, plenty of room to hang drops from! Follow our pattern to find out how to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 parrot clasp11 x 6mm strong jump rings20 x 3mm plain metal beads5 eye pins5 head pins1 ancient fan drop10 x 6mm bicone glass crystals2 x 22cm pieces of medium heavy oval loop chain, 2 x 27cm pieces of medium heavy oval loop chainTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire Cut
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27th Mar 2019
Multi Strand Smoky Quartz Necklace: Project Instructions
Floating necklaces are created using tigertail - spacing out each bead, leaving tigertail visible. Our floating necklace uses crystals and smoky quartz to create a lovely draped look. Read on to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED1 heart toggle clasp16 smoky quartz flat oval beads12 x 4mm black bicone crystals8 x 4mm black AB bicone crystals72 small crimps2 large crimps2 strong jump rings1 x 47cm, 1 x 51cm, 1 x 55cm, 1 x 59cm tigertailTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTI
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27th Mar 2019
Black Chain Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Use our free beading instructions to make this fun project - we've used black beads which give the necklace a gothic look, but consider all the different colour glass pearls you could use!MATERIALS REQUIRED39 x 8mm glass pearls78 thin bead caps50cm tigertail2 filigree metal tubes26 x 3mm plain metal beads2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 small crimps1 parrot clasp1m small drawn cable chainTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersTwirly WirliesWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick up the strand of tigertail and thread on a
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27th Mar 2019
Copper & White Heart Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Our massive twisted loop copper chain forms the base of this necklace, with pearl and heart drops dotted about. Use our free beading instructions to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED24 x 6mm jump rings8 eye pins8 x 6mm bicone glass crystals3 x 3mm plain metal beads3 large star bead caps3 large heart glass beads3 small barrel crown beads23 links of extra large twisted loop chain (approx 55cm)1 flower toggle clasp11 head pins8 medium natural coloured pearlsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersTwirly Wirlie
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27th Mar 2019
Elegant White/Clear Two Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
Clear glass beads and white glass pearls make this necklace stand out, perfect to match any outfit! Use our free beading instructions to learn how to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 80cm tigertail3 small crimps4 x 6mm strong jump rings2 spiky decorative large hole metal beads42 x 8mm flat round glass beads136 x 3mm plain metal balls24 x 6mm glass pearls18 x 8mm rondelle glass beads36 x 8mm oval glass beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake y
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27th Mar 2019