Free Beading 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 …

Cute owl glass beads are featured in this jump ring charm bracelet. Follow our instructions to learn how to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED44 head pins16 x 3mm plain metal beads8 owl glass beads18 x 6mm glass pearl beads18 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals46 x 6mm strong jump rings1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSOwl DropTake a head pin and thread up with:a plain metal ballan owl glass bead ("bottom down")a plain metal ballLea …

Memory wire bracelets are not only simple to make, they're easy to wear as well! Memory wire is a hardened wire that holds its shape - which means that a clasp is not necessary as the bracelet can be wrapped onto the wrist.MATERIALS REQUIRED7 loops bracelet memory wire70 plain metal balls70 large star bead caps35 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals34 plain curved metal tubesTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersMemory Wire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake your bracelet memory wire and twirl one end into a loo …

Our flower garden patterned shell beads give this bracelet a unique look. Teamed with copper coloured glass pearls and bronze jump rings, this bracelet involves working with head pins and jump rings. Read our instructions to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED20 large feature beads20 x 6mm glass pearl beads104 x 6mm strong jump rings40 x 3mm plain metal beads40 head pins1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSThis bracelet is essentially a double jump …

Working with 6mm strong jump rings, this bracelet features the well known byzantine weave. Mixed with glass beads, it is time consuming, but worth it! Follow our free beading instructions to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED139 x 6mm strong jump rings30 head pins10 x 4mm bicone glass crystal beads20 x 3mm plain metal beads10 x 6mm bicone glass crystal beads10 x glass butterfly beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 x crimping pliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSByzantine SegmentsPick up …

This unique bracelet is actually one long bracelet, combined with a clip or large hole bead. Features inspirational charm beads and pink and purple beads - follow our instructions to create your own.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 flower barrel leather drop OR large hole clip bead with loop1 x 90cm 1mm beading elastic59 size 5 purple seed beads59 size 5 pastel pink seed beads59 size 5 pink seed beads1 'courage' metal charm bead1 'love' metal charm bead1 'believe'/'wisdom' metal charm bead1 fairy metal charm …

This bracelet is essentially a double jump ring chain - that is a chain of jump rings, doubled together so that each link is two jump rings instead of one. Featuring glass crystals and glass pearls, with plenty of practice turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED20 x 7mm helix crystal beads20 x 6mm glass pearl beads104 x 6mm strong jump rings40 x 3mm plain metal beads40 head pins1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSnote: these quantities make an 18cm (sm …

Glass cats eye beads, glass butterfly beads and a magnetic clasp make this bracelet stand out. Involving simple stringing, with some jump ring work, this bracelet is a snap to make - just read on to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED10 head pins22 x 3mm plain metal beads5 glass butterfly beads5 filigree butterfly metal beads7 x 6mm strong jump rings5 flower barrel leather drops30cm tigertail2 small crimps2 crimp covers12 x 6mm round cats eye beads (out of stock)6 x 8mm cube cats eye beads1 magneti …

Copper findings coupled with rose coloured crystals give this two strand bracelet a beautiful look. Use our free instructions to learn how to make this tigertail bracelet!MATERIALS REQUIRED18 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals8 x 3 strand fancy filigree spacers1 magnetic clasp with loops2 filigree metal tubes2 jump rings2 small tube crimps40cm tigertailTOOLS REQUIREDWire CuttersCrimping PliersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSPick up the tigertail and thread through one of the jump rings. Continue threa …

Follow our free beading instructions to create this elegant purple and fuchsia bracelet. Features grey purple glass pearls and fuchsia Miyuki seed beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED2m fireline46 x 6mm grey purple glass pearls15 x fuchsia 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones150 x size 11 Miyuki delica seed beads (DB0923)38 x 2.5mm Crystal Clear Swarovski Crystal bicones1 x decorative round diamante box claspTOOLS REQUIREDfine beading needleThread CuttersINSTRUCTIONSSTEP 1Pick up your needle and thread your piece …

Our two strand black/purple bracelet uses two strand flower spacers, coupled with purple and black crystals and an elegant clasp to finish it off. Follow our free instructions to learn how!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 25cm tigertail5 small crimps4 strong jump rings4 crimp covers24 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads24 x 3mm plain metal beads12 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads5 x 2 strand flower beads1 flower diamante 2 strand box claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick u …

Learn to make this fun project from Eureka! Beads - using tigertail, glass beads, a magnetic clasp and more!MATERIALS REQUIRED3 x 30cm tigertail2 large crimps2 strong jump rings2 large holed decorative metal beads4 x 6mm purple glass beads32 x 6/0 Medium Rose Seed Beads4 x Medium Rose Silver Foil Round Beads4 x Filigree Butterfly Metal Beads4 x Dragonfly Metal Beads7 x 6mm stardust metal beads4 Medium Rose Flat Swirly Disc Glass Beads4 x Dark Rose Flat Oval Glass Beads5cm x 4mm Small Twisted Cha …

These fabulous ladder bracelets are all the rage now! Made with thick beading cord, silamide and shiny purple AB beads, this fabulous bracelet is a cinch to make - read on for more details!MATERIALS REQUIRED2.1m x royal blue silamide beading thread2 x 4mm tanzanite Swarovski bicones26 x 6mm round shiny purple AB glass beads1 x 2 strand flower bead90cm x purple beading cordTOOLS REQUIREDBig Eye Beading NeedleBeadsmith Thread CutterE-6000ClipboardAligator ClipINSTRUCTIONSTake your cord and make an …

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 bracelet, complete with leather end findings.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 crimp leather ends1 parrot clasp5cm medium twisted loop chain1 jump ring18cm wire mesh tubing30 x clear AB 4mm bicone glass crystals30 x purple 4mm bicone glass crystals30 x pink 4mm bicone glass crystals30 x light blue 4mm bicone glass crystals30 x rose purple 4mm bicone glass crystalsTOOL …

Cats eyes beads are made using a method that uses fibre optics to cause the white reflective circles that are representative of gemstone cats eye beads. This two strand bracelet features glass cats eye beads and multi strand spacer beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED4 x 30cm tigertail1 toggle clasp8 small crimps8 crimp covers56 x 6mm cats eye beads (out of stock)3 strong jump rings2 five strand filigree bar ends14 three strand fancy filigree spacersTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping Pli …