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.
Dark Cameo Diamante Phone Cover: Project Instructions
With the majority of the population owning a smart phone these days, the best way to stand out from the crowd is to have a unique phone cover. This phone cover features plastic diamantes and a funky cameo - follow our instructions to create your own!MATERIALS REQUIRED1 large resin cameoapprox 0.7 grams 4.5mm purple plastic diamantesapprox 1 grams 3mm bright pink plastic diamantesapprox 3.5 grams 3mm volcanoe plastic diamantesblank phone coverTOOLS REQUIREDprinter, paper, scissorsblutack wand/jew
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28th Mar 2019
Thick Diamante Bling Dog Lead: Project Instructions
What pampered pooch doesn't need their very own bling lead? Using flat suede and host stick diamantes, our instructions tell you just how to make it yourself!MATERIALS REQUIRED1 large swivel parrot clasp2 large material/leather crimps1 metre 8mm flat suedeapprox 200 x 4mm A-grade hot stick glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping Pliershousehold iron or applicator wandINSTRUCTIONSPick up a large material/leather crimp and thread onto the end of the suede. Whilst it's still open, make a lo
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28th Mar 2019
White/Crystal Shoe Bling: Project Instructions
Bling up an old pair of heels with our shoe bling. Following our instructions, you'll learn how to work with beads, wire and clips to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED6 head pins6 teardrop crystal beads12 eye pins20 x 4mm round faceted glass crystal beads20 glass bell flower beads6 x strong jump rings2 x shoe clipsTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly WirliesWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick up one of the head pins and thread on a teardrop glass crystal bead. Leaving a space of 10mm, cut t
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28th Mar 2019
Crystal Eye Glass Brooch: Project Instructions
Pretty and practical - just what you need in a beaded piece! Follow our free instructions to learn how to make your own brooch, complete with a place to hang your reading glasses.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 looped kilt pin1 clear crystal teardrop clip charm1 clear crystal heart clip charm1 open heart clip charm (see notes)TOOLS REQUIRED (see note)Crimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSNote: If your open heart charm is not attached to a parrot clasp, you will first need to do that (if
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28th Mar 2019
Peppermint Green Crystal Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Peppermint green glass crystals set this necklace apart! This project involves tigertail, crimps, head pins and more - scroll on to find out more!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
12 6mm bicone glass crystals
13 8mm round faceted glass crystals
16 x 6mm strong jump rings
1 filigree circle toggle clasp
12 head pins
12 flower barrel leather drops
24 plain metal beads
2 filigree metal tubes
2 small crimps
1 x 30cm tigertail
2 x 10cm chain
TOOLS REQUIRED
Crimping Pliers
Wire Cutters
Twirly Wirlies
INSTRUCTION
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27th Mar 2019