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.
Green Crystal/Purple Clay Flower Two Strand Necklace: Project Instructions
Polymer clay rose beads give this fun necklace an extra element. Also featuring glass crystals, tigertail and more, this project involves techniques such as crimping, opening rings and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 60cm pieces of tigertail1 magnetic clasp with loops40 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads27 x 8mm round faceted glass crystal beads76 x 3mm plain metal beads54 large star bead caps2 long decorative bead caps2 jump rings2 eye pins2 large tube crimps1 small tube crimp11 small clay rose beadsT
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27th Mar 2019
Fuchsia Waterfall Necklace: Project Instructions
This fun project uses bright coloured tigertail to create a statement. This particular pattern uses pink tigertail, but also looks great in a variety of colours!MATERIALS REQUIRED2.5m x tigertail80 x small crimps5 x large crimps18 x plain metal balls1 x parrot clasp2 x 6mm strong jump rings44 x 4mm Fuchsia Swarovski Bicones2 x Wire ProtectorsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSCut 2 x 50cm of tigertail. Thread on a small crimp over both wires, a wire protecto
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26th Mar 2019
Red Leopard Print Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Unusual patterned shell beads are featured in this necklace. 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 REQUIRED20 x 6mm bicone glass crystals23 patterned round disc shell beads65cm tigertail2 filigree metal tubes42 plain metal beads24 jump rings2 small crimps1 plain circle toggle clasp3 head pinsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSThe Pat
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26th Mar 2019
Red Heart Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
Multiple strands of small chain, set off with a red wire wrapped heart pendant make this necklace both simple to make and elegant to behold. Follow our instructions to find out how to make your own!MATERIALS REQUIRED4 x 42cm small hammered oval chain2 strong jump rings1 parrot clasp1 heart pendantTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSOpen up one of the jump rings. Thread on the five pieces of chain, and close securely. Thread the heart pendant over the four pieces of chain. Open
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26th Mar 2019
Simple Crystal Red 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 jump rings55cm wire mesh tubingglueapprox 600 glass crystals, include 4mm bicones, 8mm rounds and moreTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake the wire mesh tubing and place the end in a leather crimp. Add a tin
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26th Mar 2019
Red Memory Wire Necklace: Project Instructions
Memory wire is available in ring, bracelet or necklace sized. This pattern makes use of the necklace sized memory wire, to create a rigid choker style necklace, featuring red glass beads and gold coloured findings.MATERIALS REQUIRED18 metal tubes60cm tigertail35 plain metal balls2 small crimps5 strong jump rings1 parrot clasp7 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals7 x 4mm bicone glass crystals3 x 4mm bicone AB glass crystals3 head pins1 eye pin2 small decorative metal beads7 links small twisted loop
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26th Mar 2019
Rose Purple Butterfly Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
This drop chain necklace features five strand heart drops and cute pressed glass butterfly beads. Techniques involved include turning loops, working with chain and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED5 butterfly glass beads5 x 5-strand heart drops1 parrot clasp29 jump rings10 plain metal beads5 head pins90cm medium oval loop chainTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick up a head pin and thread on:a plain metal beada butterfly glass bead ("tail down")a plain metal beadLea
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26th Mar 2019
Long Rose Purple Chain Necklace: Project Instructions
A simple design, this necklace features glass beads strung onto eye pins and incorporated with small lengths of chain. Read on to find out how!MATERIALS REQUIRED12 eye pins24 large star bead caps12 large cube glass beads12 x 65mm medium oval loop chainTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an eye pin and thread on:a large star bead capa large cube glass beada star star bead capLeaving a space of 10mm, cut the excess off the head pin. Twirl the end using you
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26th Mar 2019
Red Side Link Necklace: Project Instructions
With a focus to the side rather than the centre, this necklace uses red glass beads and bronze coloured chain and findings. Follow our free beading instructions to learn how to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 metres medium oval loop chain3 links extra large twisted loop chain15 strong jump rings3 eye pins1 flower toggle clasp6 plain metal beads3 x 10mm small flat oval beadsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSCut your medium oval loop chain into sections:one 40
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26th Mar 2019
Red Flower Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Follow our free beading instructions to make your own charm necklace. Featuring red flower drop beads, this necklace involves working with jump rings and head pins, and is fantastic practice for turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED20 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads19 large glass flower beads26 x 6mm strong jump rings20 eye pins19 head pins78 x 3mm plain metal beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSThe ComponentsPick up one of the eye pins and thre
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26th Mar 2019
Red Resin Flower Necklace: Project Instructions
Use our free beading instructions to learn how to make this vintage style necklace - involves using resin cameos and settings (make sure you use a strong glue!).MATERIALS REQUIRED7 nickel eyepins20cm nickel 6.5mm heavy round brushed chain6 x 12mm Plain Round Cameo Silver Setting Links1 x 35mm Red resin rose6 x 16mm red resin roses1 x 25mm Plain Round Cameo Silver Setting8 x red 8mm round crystal beads1 x silver plain circle toggle clasp16 nickel 6mm strong jump ringTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimp
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26th Mar 2019
Faux Coral Necklace: Project Instructions
Pastel coral colours are in! Use our free beading instructions to learn how to make this vintage style necklace - involves using cameos and settings (make sure you use a strong glue!).MATERIALS REQUIRED7 nickel eyepins20cm nickel 6.5mm heavy round brushed chain6 x 12mm Plain Round Cameo Silver Setting Links1 x 35mm Peach resin rose6 x 13mm peach resin roses1 x 25mm Plain Round Cameo Silver Setting8 x smoky quartz grey 7mm helix crystal beads1 x silver plain circle toggle clasp16 nickel 6mm stron
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26th Mar 2019
Vintage Rose & Leaf Necklace: Project Instructions
Pastel coral colours are in! Use our free beading instructions to learn how to make this vintage style necklace - involves using cameos and settings (make sure you use a strong glue!).MATERIALS REQUIRED7 bronze eyepins20cm bronze 6.5mm medium heavy link chain6 x 12mm Plain Round Cameo Bronze Setting Links1 x 35mm Peach Resin Rose6 x 13mm Peach Resin Roses6 x 3mm Champagne A grade Crystals1 x 25mm Plain Round Cameo Bronze Setting8 x cream 8mm Glass Pearl Beads1 x Bronze Plain Circle Toggle Clasp5
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26th Mar 2019
Crystal Matinee Necklace : Project Instructions
This simple necklace is a fabulous beginners project - involving tigertail, crimping, wire protectors and beautiful large glass rondelle crystals, a length of chain at the back makes wearing this necklace a snap!MATERIALS REQUIRED15cm tigertail2 small tube crimps2 wire protectors2 crimp covers2 x 6mm stardust metal beads7 x 12mm rondelle glass crystal beads (milky/amber)OR 7 x 12mm rondelle glass crystal beads (grey/gold)6 x 3mm plain metal beads2 x 6mm strong jump rings56cm chainTOOLS REQUIRED2
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26th Mar 2019
Brown 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 REQUIRED12 round disc shell beads1 heart toggle clasp6 strong jump rings1 x 60cm tigertail, 3 x 15cm tigertail8 filigree metal tubes31 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads3 shell tear drop beads15 shell cube beads54 plain metal beads8 small crimpsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping Plie
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26th Mar 2019