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.
Pink/Blue Flower Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Small metal roses provide a contrast in this flower drop necklace. Techniques involved include working with wire, turning loops, opening rings and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED34 strong jump rings1 parrot clasp34 small star bead caps29 plain metal beads12 x 6mm bicone glass crystals5 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals12 twisted flat oval beads24 eye pins5 head pins5 metal roses5 x 70mm 26 gauge beading wireTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSLots of twirling eye pins in
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27th Mar 2019
Purple Crystal Heart Necklace: Project Instructions
A shop favourite, our crystal heart necklace uses a five strand heart drop as a centrepeice, and several strands of deep purple glass crystal beads to create an unusual look. Follow our instructions to find out how.MATERIALS REQUIREDtigertail (1 x 60cm, 2 x 10cm, 2 x 18cm)10 small crimps12 x 6mm strong jump rings10 large holed filigree metal tubes77 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads66 x 3mm plain metal beads5 flower barrel leather drops1 head pin1 x 5 strand heart drop1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDT
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27th Mar 2019
Lavender Gothic Chain Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
This fun gothic style necklace features purple glass pearls and lots of chain. We've working in silver colours, but this particular design also looks great with black findings.MATERIALS REQUIRED70cm small chain50cm tigertail2 small crimps2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 filigree metal tubes82 thin bead caps35 x 8mm glass pearl beads20 x 3mm plain metal beads1 parrot clasp1 headpinTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSCut the chain so that you have two pieces of
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27th Mar 2019
Purple Chain Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Heavy on the chain, this statement necklace features glass pearls , glass crystals, hill tribe style metal charms and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED7 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads12 head pins5 x 8mm glass pearls1 hill tribe style rose pendant1 x 8mm jump rings35 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x 10-link twisted chain, 2 x 13-link twisted chain, 2 x 16-link twisted chain, 2 x 18-link twisted chain, 1 x 22-link twisted chain10 small hill tribe style small flower charms4 spring coil leather ends2 x 16cm thick
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27th Mar 2019
Purple Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Purple crystals and glass pearls make this necklace sparkle! 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 REQUIRED1 plain circle toggle clasp7 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads48 x 3mm plain metal beads12 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads (colour 1)12 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads (colour 2)12 x 6mm glass pearls6 x 8mm stardust metal beads4 head pins2 x 6mm stardust m
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27th Mar 2019
Purple Two Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
Sparkle rondelle spacers and metal beads with diamantes set this necklace apart from the rest. Working with tigertail and crimps, this necklace also features purple glass crystals and glass pearls.MATERIALS REQUIRED36 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads72 x 3mm plain metal beads36 x 6mm glass pearl beads13 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads18 x 8mm rondelle diamante spacers7 x 10mm sparkly diamante metal balls2 x 60cm tigertail4 small crimps4 x 6mm strong jump rings4 filigree metal tubes1 flower dia
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27th Mar 2019
Purple Three Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
Once again working with multiple strand findings (celtic drops in this particular necklace), this project is a cinch to complete using our free beading instructions. Read on to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED66 x 6mm glass pearl beads66 x 3mm plain metal beads33 x 7mm helix glass crystals28 rose metal beads3 x 40cm, 2 x 15cm tigertail10 small crimps10 x 6mm strong jump rings10 filigree metal tubes2 celtic drops1 parrot clasp1 extension chainTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersIN
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27th Mar 2019
Simple Crystal Purple Wire Mesh Tubing Necklace: Project Instructions
Wire mesh tubing is a hollow coloured wire tubing - perfect for filling with left over beads! Use our instructions to create your own wire mesh necklace, complete with leather end findings.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 crimp leather ends1 parrot clasp5cm medium twisted loop chain4 x 6mm strong jump rings55cm wire mesh tubingClear 4mm bicone faceted glass crystalsClear AB 4mm bicone faceted glass crystalsClear 8mm round faceted glass crystalsClear AB 7mm helix glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWir
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27th Mar 2019
Purple & Blue Glass Pearl Necklace: Project Instructions
Create this elegant necklace made using Purple & Blue Glass pearls, 6mm Smoky Quartz Grey Rondelle Crystals, 12mm Glass Crystal Teardrops and silver findings! Utilises glass crystals, metal beads, chain, tigertail, crimps and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED7 x Grey Purple Glass Pearls8 x Dark Blue Glass Pearls2 x Grey Blue 12mm Teardrops13 x Smoky Quartz Grey 6mm Rondelle Crystals2 x wire protectors2 x small tube crimps2 x crimp covers28 x 3mm Plain Metal Beads30cm x tigertail1 x parrot clasp1 x Han
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27th Mar 2019
Long Blue Seed Bead Necklace: Project Instructions
Make this long multiple strand seed bead & crystal necklace using tigertail and a fancy heart parrot clasp. This necklace features bronze coloured findings and blue beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED167 aquamarine blue 4mm round crystals220 x 6/0 aqua blue seed beads220 x 6/0 silverlined aqua blue seed beads220 x 6/0 medium aqua blue seed beads220 x 6/0 dark opaque blue seed beads220 x 6/0 opaque light aqua seed beads1 bronze large fancy heart parrot clasp6 x 80cm lengths of bronze tigertail12 bronze
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27th Mar 2019
Multi Strand Blue Heart Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Cleverly placed chain make this multiple strand heart necklace work well. Follow our instructions to learn how!MATERIALS REQUIRED1 parrot clasp4 x 6mm strong jump rings2 plain metal beads1 eye pin1 large heart glass bead2 x 5cm lengths of chain, 2 x 22cm lengths of chain, 2 x 30cm lengths of chainTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSThe dropThread onto the eye pin:a plain metal beada large heart glass beada plain metal beadLeaving a space of 10mm, cut the excess off
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27th Mar 2019
Multi Tier Peacock Necklace: Project Instructions
This elegant multi-strand necklace design features a blend of glass crystals, metal-encased teardrop beads, and chain elements. Perfect for crafters looking for an advanced jewellery-making project, this tutorial will guide you through the steps to craft a beautiful, statement-making necklace using crystal beads, metal filigree components, and tigertail wire. Whether you're creating it for yourself or as a gift, this sophisticated necklace will elevate your jewellery collection. Read on to learn
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27th Mar 2019
Aqua 3 Strand Chandelier Necklace: Project Instructions
Three strands of glass crystal and glass beads work well in this necklace due to the three strand filigree bar ends used. Follow our free instructions to learn how!MATERIALS REQUIRED54 thin bead caps27 oval white heart glass beads48 plain metal beads24 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads3 x 40cm tigertail6 small crimps10 x 6mm strong jump rings6 filigree metal tubes2 x 3 strand fancy filigree bar ends2 x 8cm chain1 plain circle toggle claspTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTR
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27th Mar 2019
Blue/Green Clay Flower Necklace: Project Instructions
Fun and colourful hibiscus clay flowers feature in this simple necklace! Teamed with cats eye beads and glass crystals, it's perfect for a day at the beach.MATERIALS REQUIRED60cm pieces of tigertail1 parrot clasp50 plain metal beads14 large star bead caps24 pieces of cats eye chip14 cats eye puffy hearts2 long decorative bead caps2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 eye pins2 small tube crimps4 hibiscus clay flower beads7 x 8mm round faceted glass crystal beadsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwir
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27th Mar 2019
Long Blue Shell Necklace: Project Instructions
A favourite pattern around Eureka! Beads, this tigertail necklace uses a toggle clasp as a centrepiece, making it much easier to do up! This necklace features copper coloured findings and grey/blue shell beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED1.2 metres tigertail1 heart toggle clasp7 jump rings6 small crimps6 filigree metal tubes82 plain metal beads44 x 6mm bicone glass crystals21 round disc shell beads20 shell cube beads2 shell tear drop beadsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSMain necklaceC
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27th Mar 2019