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.
Chunky Rainbow Kumihimo Necklace: Project Instructions
Create a bold and beautiful statement piece with this chunky rainbow kumihimo necklace! This fun, colourful design uses the traditional art of kumihimo braiding and combines it with bright beads for an eye-catching, wearable creation. Whether you're a kumihimo pro or a beginner, this project will guide you through each step to create a unique accessory.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
11 metres nylon knotting cord (we used purple)
7 large hole ridged tube glass beads (we used green, teal, light blue, salmon
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27th Apr 2025
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