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.
Simple Black Stretchy Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
Simple and elegant - just what I like in a project! These free instructions show you how to make this bracelet, which uses stretchy elastic, a glass pearl and hollow rubber tubing.MATERIALS REQUIRED50cm tigertail30cm x 1mm thick beading elastic19.5cm x 4mm memory wire rubber tubing2 x 8mm diamante rondelle spacers1 x 10mm glass pearlTOOLS REQUIREDWire Cuttersbeading glueINSTRUCTIONSBecause the beading elastic is quite floppy, we are going to use the stiffer tigertail as a threading tool to help
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20th Mar 2019
2 Strand Black/Grey Flower Bracelet: Project Instructions
This beauty of a bracelet uses a two strand clasp and two strand flower spacers to set it apart. Also featuring helix and rondelle glass crystals, we've strung it on tigertail for security. Follow our instructions to find out more!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 30cm tigertail5 small crimps4 x 6mm strong jump rings4 crimp covers28 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beads28 x 3mm plain metal beads14 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads6 x 2 strand flower beads1 flower diamante 2 strand box claspTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs
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20th Mar 2019
Black AB Memory Wire Bracelet: Project Instructions
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 REQUIRED4 loops of bracelet memory wire23 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals46 plain metal beads22 plain curved metal tubes2 x 6mm jump rings2 head pins2 filigree butterfly metal beadsTOOLS REQUIREDMemory Wire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSPick up the memory wire
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20th Mar 2019
Black/Bronze 2 Strand Bracelet: Project Instructions
Bohemian bronze coloured findings really set this project off. Our bracelet features 3 strand spacers (we're only using two of the holes), 8mm round crystals, jump rings and a magnetic clasp - read on to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED18 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals8 x 3 strand fancy filigree spacers1 magnetic clasp with loops2 filigree metal tubes2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 small tube crimps40cm tigertailTOOLS REQUIREDWire CuttersCrimping PliersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSPick up the tigert
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20th Mar 2019
Black 2 Strand Bicone Bracelet: Project Instructions
This super simple tigertail bracelet uses black bicone glass crystals and small gold coloured metal beads to complete the look. Follow our instructions as you work with tigertail wire, crimps and a magnetic clasp.MATERIALS REQUIRED38 x 6mm bicone glass crystals36 x 3mm plain metal beads1 magnetic clasp with loops2 spiky decorative metal beads2 small tube crimps40cm tigertailTOOLS REQUIREDWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSPick up the tigertail and thread through the loop on one end of the ma
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20th Mar 2019
Sparkly Twist Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
Stretchy elastic is a great medium to work with - once threaded up, your bracelet will be easy to slip on, no clasps involved. This two strand bracelet features silver coloured beads and balls, with a nice twist. Follow our instructions to make your ownMATERIALS REQUIRED5 x 8mm diamante rondelle spacers5 x 2 strand flower beads80 x 3mm plain metal beads5 x 6mm stardust metal beads2 x 30cm 1mm beading elastic10 x 6mm plain metal beads10 x 10mm plain metal beadsTOOLS REQUIREDscissorsglueINSTRUCTIO
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20th Mar 2019
Twilight Inspired Bella Bracelet: Project Instructions
With vampire themed books and movies everywhere, who wouldn't want a Twilight inspired bracelet?! Use a copper wolf charm, a glass crystal heart and a red apple charm to create your own bracelet.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 chain bracelet3 x 6mm strong jump rings1 small pinch bail1 wolf charm1 small glass crystal heart1 bitten apple enamel metal charmTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSAn absolute hit worldwide, Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series has infected all of ou
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20th Mar 2019
Charmed Christmas Elastic Bracelet: Project Instructions
Use chain and red and green glass pearl beads to create an elegant yet simple Christmas bracelet. Strung on beading elastic, pulling your bracelet on and off is as easy as can be.MATERIALS REQUIRED30cm x 1mm beading elastic2 x 8.5cm large chain11 x 8mm red glass pearl beads11 x 8mm green glass pearl beads1 flower barrel leather drop1 x 6mm strong jump ring1 metal charmTOOLS REQUIREDWire Cutters2 x Crimping Pliersclear nail polishINSTRUCTIONSPick up your piece of beading elastic and tie a loose k
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18th Mar 2019
Christmas Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
Follow our step by step instructions to complete this red and green Christmas bracelet. Uses Swarovski crystals, glass pearls, rondelles, glass charms and more to create Christmas Tree charms, snowman charms, candy cane charms and beaded angel charms.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 glass holly charm1 extension chain1 parrot clasp4 siam 8mm bicone swarovski beads4 emerald 8mm bicone swarovski beads1 siam 6mm round swarovski bead1 clear AB 6mm round swarovski bead1 siam 4mm swarovski crystal cube bead1 mocca
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18th Mar 2019
Christmas Glass Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
Santa Claus, Snowman and a Christmas Tree - with these beautiful glass charms, a Christmas bracelet is easy to make! This project works with chain, jump rings, crystals and head pins - great for practicing turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED
1 round link bracelet chain1 glass christmas tree charm1 glass santa charm1 glass snowman charm30 x 6mm strong jump rings26 head pins13 x 7mm dark siam red helix glass crystals13 x 8mm emerald green round glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIRED
Twirly Wirlie Pliers2 x C
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18th Mar 2019
Christmas Pearl Bracelet: Project Instructions
Make an elegant Christmas Bracelet using glass pearls, jingle bells and glass crystals. This project works with jump rings, crystals and head pins - great for practicing turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED64 x 6mm jump rings1 toggle clasp12 x 50mm eye pins24 small star bead caps36 x 50mm head pins24 x 3mm plain metal beads12 small silver jingle bell12 x 10mm white glass pearls12 x 7mm dark siam red helix crystals12 x 4mm crystal clear round crystals12 x 6mm crystal clear rondelle crystals12 x 7mm c
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18th Mar 2019
​Black & Purple Charmed Bracelet: Project Instructions
Although it looks intricate, this steampunk style bracelet is quite simple to make. We use small black seed beads, purple velvet Swarovski beads and antique silver charms to put it all together - follow our free beading instructions to see how it's done! MATERIALS REQUIRED
1 x filigree circle toggle clasp225 x size 11 black seed beads2 x small crimps2 x headpins1 x fancy heart parrot clasp6 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x 8mm jump rings1m x silver tigertail2 x silver filigree metal tubes1 x pur
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13th Feb 2019