Free Beading Instructions

Pastel coral colours are in! Use our free beading instructions to learn how to make this vintage style necklace - involves using cameos and settings (make sure you use a strong glue!).MATERIALS REQUIRED7 bronze eyepins20cm bronze 6.5mm medium heavy link chain6 x 12mm Plain Round Cameo Bronze Setting Links1 x 35mm Peach Resin Rose6 x 13mm Peach Resin Roses6 x 3mm Champagne A grade Crystals1 x 25mm Plain Round Cameo Bronze Setting8 x cream 8mm Glass Pearl Beads1 x Bronze Plain Circle Toggle Clasp5 …

This simple necklace is a fabulous beginners project - involving tigertail, crimping, wire protectors and beautiful large glass rondelle crystals, a length of chain at the back makes wearing this necklace a snap!MATERIALS REQUIRED15cm tigertail2 small tube crimps2 wire protectors2 crimp covers2 x 6mm stardust metal beads7 x 12mm rondelle glass crystal beads (milky/amber)OR 7 x 12mm rondelle glass crystal beads (grey/gold)6 x 3mm plain metal beads2 x 6mm strong jump rings56cm chainTOOLS REQUIRED2 …

This necklace features MOP shell beads and glass crystals. 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 REQUIRED12 round disc shell beads1 heart toggle clasp6 strong jump rings1 x 60cm tigertail, 3 x 15cm tigertail8 filigree metal tubes31 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads3 shell tear drop beads15 shell cube beads54 plain metal beads8 small crimpsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping Plie …

Using a glass cameo and cameo setting, you can preserve memories of your little one using this simple technique. Follow our easy instructions to learn how to make your own baby memories pendant necklace.MATERIALS REQUIRED 1 x 30mm round clear glass cameo4cm square sticky backed felt1 x 30mm plain round cameo silver settinglock of baby hair1.3m x nylon knotting cord2.6m x thin white ribbonTOOLS REQUIRED E-6000Beadsmith Jewel SetterScissorsINSTRUCTIONSUsing a glass cameo as a template, draw arou …

This necklace features MOP shell beads and glass crystals. 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 REQUIRED15 natural shell nugget beads1 heart toggle clasp12 strong jump rings1 x 60cm tigertail, 3 x 15cm tigertail8 filigree metal tubes30 x 8mm round faceted glass crystal beads3 shell tear drop beads12 daisy metal beads53 plain metal beads8 small crimpsTOOLS REQUIRED …

When we saw this fabulous duo coloured glass pendants, we just had to make them into a project. This simple necklace, featuring both blue and brown beads sets them off perfectly!MATERIALS REQUIRED24 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads47 x 3mm plain metal beads24 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads60 cm of tigertail2 small crimps2 strong jump rings2 crimp covers1 glass pendant2 head pins1 strong magnetic claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSThe patte …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The ancient art of Japanese cord work - kumihimo - is making a huge splash. Not dissimilar to macrame, using these handy foam boards from Beadsmith make creating a bracelet or necklace a snap.MATERIALS REQUIRED 1 bead cap with clasp set8 metres x 1mm black beading cord1 x 45mm sparkly pave tube beadTOOLS REQUIRED 1 kumihimo boardScissorsGlueINSTRUCTIONS Cut 8 pieces of cord 1 metre long. Gather one set of ends together and tie around the large weight ring. Pull all strands through the centre …

Cute owl glass beads are featured in this jump ring charm bracelet. Follow our instructions to learn how to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED44 head pins16 x 3mm plain metal beads8 owl glass beads18 x 6mm glass pearl beads18 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals46 x 6mm strong jump rings1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSOwl DropTake a head pin and thread up with:a plain metal ballan owl glass bead ("bottom down")a plain metal ballLea …

Memory wire bracelets are not only simple to make, they're easy to wear as well! Memory wire is a hardened wire that holds its shape - which means that a clasp is not necessary as the bracelet can be wrapped onto the wrist.MATERIALS REQUIRED7 loops bracelet memory wire70 plain metal balls70 large star bead caps35 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals34 plain curved metal tubesTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersMemory Wire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake your bracelet memory wire and twirl one end into a loo …

Our flower garden patterned shell beads give this bracelet a unique look. Teamed with copper coloured glass pearls and bronze jump rings, this bracelet involves working with head pins and jump rings. Read our instructions to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED20 large feature beads20 x 6mm glass pearl beads104 x 6mm strong jump rings40 x 3mm plain metal beads40 head pins1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSThis bracelet is essentially a double jump …