Free Beading Instructions

Stretchy elastic is a great medium to work with - once threaded up, your bracelet will be easy to slip on, no clasps involved. This simple bracelet uses blue beads with a large feature bead.MATERIALS REQUIRED30cm x 1mm beading elastic20 x 10mm round glass beads1 x feature beadTOOLS REQUIREDWire CuttersglueINSTRUCTIONSPick up your piece of beading elastic and hold on tightly to one end. On the other end, thread on:10 x 10mm round glass beads1 x feature bead10 x 10mm round glass beadsBring the two …

With blue crystals and glass pearls, and an collection of metal charms (including starfish, mermaids, fish, clams and more), this charm bracelet has a definite ocean feel to it. Techniques used include joining components and turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED18 head pins10 x deep blue 6mm glass pearl beads8 x light sapphire blue 7mm helix glass crystal beads1 x 20cm round link bracelet chain1 turtle metal charm1 angel fish metal charm1 mermaid metal charm1 octopus metal charm1 seahorse metal charm …

One of our most popular designs, this twisted tigertail bracelet uses glass and metal beads twisted together. Try different colours of tigertail to really spice things up! Follow our free instructions to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED3 x 30cm tigertail2 large crimps2 strong jump rings2 large holed decorative metal beads4 round glass lampwork beads16 x 4mm round glass crystal beads (colour 1)4 x 7mm helix faceted crystal beads16 x 4mm round glass crystal beads (colour 2)4 x Filigree Butterfly M …

Follow our free instructions to learn how to make this adjustable knotted macrame bracelet. Featuring black cord and a blue evil eye bead, once you've mastered the technique you won't be able to stop!MATERIALS REQUIRED5 metres beading cord1 blue evil eye glass tube bead8 black small opal round beadsTOOLS REQUIRED1 wire coat hangerclear nail polish4 sticky labelsINSTRUCTIONSnote: quantities in indicated make a 'standard' bracelet (our bracelet is 18cm). Our bracelet was made with black cord.Cut t …

Bronze coloured findings make all the difference in this elegant bracelet. Featuring sparkly spacers and light blue crystals, this two strand bracelet is a hit with everyone!MATERIALS REQUIRED50cm tigertail9 half moon 2 strand diamante spacers3 strong jump rings32 plain metal beads1 small tube crimp1 large tube crimp2 filigree metal tubes1 rope circle toggle clasp36 clear 4mm bicone glass crystals16 coloured 4mm bicone glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersIN …

Taking advantage of beads that come with an eye pin already attached, this bracelet involves making a simple chain bracelet from jump rings and attaching leaf charms. Use our instructions to find out how!MATERIALS REQUIRED31 x 6mm strong jump rings1 wave circle toggle clasp29 leaf charmsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSAttach the circle part of the toggle clasp to a jump ring (as the jump rings are strong, you will need two sets of pliers to open them). Open another j …

Curved spacer beads and beautiful glass crystal beads give this three strand bracelet a beautiful look. Use our free instructions to make your own.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 large crimps1 parrot clasp18 bead caps9 plain curved metal tubes3 jump rings18 size 6/0 seed beads18 small decorative metal beads9 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals2 decorative metal beads with large holes3 strands of tigertail (cut each strand to about 30cm)TOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSStart with the three …

Cats eyes beads are made using a method that uses fibre optics to cause the white reflective circles that are representative of gemstone cats eye beads. This two strand bracelet features glass cats eye beads and two strand spacer beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED60cm tigertail2 strong jump rings2 small crimps1 toggle clasp14 small decorative metal beads2 decorative metal beads with large holes6 three strand fancy filigree spacers26 x 4mm round cats eye beadsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersC …

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 REQUIRED3 loops bracelet memory wire84 x 3mm plain metal beads85 x 4mm round cats eye beadsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersMemory Wire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSCut the memory wire to the desired length (don't forget to use memory wire cutters). Twirl one end into a loop …

Featuring dragonfly metal beads, gemstone beads and crystal beads, these bracelet stands above the rest! Follow our instructions to learn how to make this simple tigertail bracelet.MATERIALS REQUIRED30cm tigertail2 small crimps1 x 6mm strong jump ring2 crimp covers8 x chrysocolla 8mm round beads22 x 3mm plain metal beads8 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads4 x 6mm stardust metal beads3 x dragonfly metal beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick up you …

Green glass pearl beads, glass crystal and metal beads are strung onto tigertail in this simple bracelet. Follow our instructions to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED30cm tigertail2 small crimps1 strong jump ring2 crimp covers8 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads22 x 3mm plain metal beads8 x 6mm stardust metal beads4 x 8mm glass pearl beads3 x 8mm stardust metal beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick up your piece of tigertail and thread it through …

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 REQUIRED22 plain curved metal tubes2 head pins2 x 6mm strong jump rings5 loops bracelet memory wire50 x 3mm plain metal balls25 large cube cats eye beadsTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersMemory Wire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake your b …

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 pearls and working with eye pins and a toggle clasp, this bracelet is simple to make!MATERIALS REQUIRED9 eye pins18 x 3mm plain metal beads5 cloisonne beads4 glass pearls2 strong jump rings1 toggle claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly WirliesWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an eye pin and thread up with:a plain metal beada cloi …

Featuring black glass crystal beads and golden coloured findings, this elegant charm bracelet is great practice for turning loops and joining components with jump rings.MATERIALS REQUIRED12 x 50mm eye pins44 x 3mm plain metal beads12 x 8mm round glass crystal beads22 x 50mm head pins22 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads13 x 6mm strong jump rings1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an eye pin and thread up with:a plain metal ballan 8 …

So simple, yet a stunning look, this bracelet features lava rock gemstone beads and purple 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 REQUIRED30cm tigertail2 small crimps2 crimp covers9 x 10mm round lava stone beads16 x 3mm plain metal beads8 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads1 decorative oval diamante box claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUC …