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.
Preciosa Purple Dreams Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet: Project Instructions
Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese braiding technique that produces beautiful, intricate cords. This project takes Kumihimo to the next level by incorporating 4mm Preciosa crystal beads. Using a foam board and bobbins to keep everything in place, you'll create a stunning bracelet with a unique beaded pattern.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
56 x 4mm Crystal AB Preciosa Bicones
56 x 4mm Deep Tanzanite Preciosa Bicones
56 x 4mm Tanzanite Preciosa Bicones
56 x 4mm Violet Preciosa Bicones
2 Glue-
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20th Mar 2025
Silver & Red Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet: Project Instructions
Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese braiding technique that produces beautiful, intricate cords. This project takes Kumihimo to the next level by incorporating 6mm crystals and 6/0 glass seed beads. Using a foam board and bobbins to keep everything in place, you'll create a stunning bracelet with a unique beaded pattern.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
180 x 6/0 Glass Seed Beads
2 Glue-In Leather End Caps
2 x 6mm Strong Jump Rings
1 x Fancy Clasp
8m x #9 Nylon Beading Cord
Large Keyring
60 x 6mm Round Glass
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12th Mar 2025
Sparkly Kumihimo Bracelet: Project Instructions
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
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20th Mar 2019