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.
Copper Clay Flower Earrings: Project Instructions
These cute earrings use a variety of clay, glass and metal beads to create an unusual look. Use our free beading instruction to learn to make your very own pair!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 head pins2 elm leaf metal beads4 eye pins4 large star bead caps2 dark amber 7mm helix glass crystal beads4 x 3mm plain metal beads2 champagne small clay roses2 standard ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a headpin and thread onto it:an elm leaf metal beadLeaving a space of 10mm, cu
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19th Mar 2019
Amber Lampwork Earrings: Project Instructions
Follow our free beading instructions to learn how to make these elegant amber earrings, featuring lampwork beads and bronze coloured findings. You will work with bead caps, eye pins, head pins and ear wires.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 head pins2 rose metal beads2 eyepins4 small barrel crown metal beads4 large star bead caps2 amber decorative rose lampwork beads2 ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a headpin and thread onto it:a rose metal beadLeaving a space of 10mm,
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19th Mar 2019
Red Flower Earrings: Project Instructions
Nice and easy, these stud earrings feature polymer clay beads. A perfect accompaniment to a more intricate necklace - follow our instructions to find out how to make them yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 stud earring posts2 dark red small rose clay flowersTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersGlueINSTRUCTIONSApply a small amount of glue to the base of the red rose clay flower and glue to the stud earring post. Repeat to make the second earring.Let the earrings set for approximately 5 hours - your earrin
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19th Mar 2019
Red Crystal Hoop Earrings: Project Instructions
Red crystals alongside decorative metal beads give these earrings an elegant look. Follow our instructions to find out how to make them yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED4 x 4mm round faceted crystals2 x 12mm teardrop crystals2 standard earwiresglue2 earring hoops12 barrel crown metal beads4 x 7mm helix crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an earring hoop and gently open by pulling apart at the join. Thread on to it:a small barrell crown metal beada 7mm helix crystal beada
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19th Mar 2019
Red Starburst Earrings: Project Instructions
Take advantage of the look of tigertail by making these starburst earrings. Featuring glass crystals, this project will reinforce crimping techniques.MATERIALS REQUIRED8 x 20cm tigertail2 large crimps56 small crimps2 ear wires28 x 4mm bicone glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake 4 pieces of tigertail and thread through the loop in the bottom of the ear wire. Thread the strands halfway through the loop and fold over. Thread a large crimp over all eight strands an
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19th Mar 2019