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.
Baby Memories Pendant Necklace: Project Instructions
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
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25th Mar 2019
Amber & Natural Shell Necklace: Project Instructions
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
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25th Mar 2019
Duo Brown/Blue Simple Necklace: Project Instructions
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
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25th Mar 2019
Elegant White/Crystal Two Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
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
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22nd Mar 2019
White/Silver Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
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
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21st Mar 2019