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.
Ocean Inspired Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
With blue crystals and glass pearls, and an collection of metal charms (including starfish, mermaids, fish, clams and more), this charm bracelet has a definite ocean feel to it. Techniques used include joining components and turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED18 head pins10 x deep blue 6mm glass pearl beads8 x light sapphire blue 7mm helix glass crystal beads1 x 20cm round link bracelet chain1 turtle metal charm1 angel fish metal charm1 mermaid metal charm1 octopus metal charm1 seahorse metal charm
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20th Mar 2019
Dark Blue Twisted Tigertail Bracelet: Project Instructions
One of our most popular designs, this twisted tigertail bracelet uses glass and metal beads twisted together. Try different colours of tigertail to really spice things up! Follow our free instructions to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED3 x 30cm tigertail2 large crimps2 strong jump rings2 large holed decorative metal beads4 round glass lampwork beads16 x 4mm round glass crystal beads (colour 1)4 x 7mm helix faceted crystal beads16 x 4mm round glass crystal beads (colour 2)4 x Filigree Butterfly M
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20th Mar 2019
Evil Eye Macrame Bracelet: Project Instructions
Follow our free instructions to learn how to make this adjustable knotted macrame bracelet. Featuring black cord and a blue evil eye bead, once you've mastered the technique you won't be able to stop!MATERIALS REQUIRED5 metres beading cord1 blue evil eye glass tube bead8 black small opal round beadsTOOLS REQUIRED1 wire coat hangerclear nail polish4 sticky labelsINSTRUCTIONSnote: quantities in indicated make a 'standard' bracelet (our bracelet is 18cm). Our bracelet was made with black cord.Cut t
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20th Mar 2019
Blue and Bronze Diamante Spacer Bracelet: Project Instructions
Bronze coloured findings make all the difference in this elegant bracelet. Featuring sparkly spacers and light blue crystals, this two strand bracelet is a hit with everyone!MATERIALS REQUIRED50cm tigertail9 half moon 2 strand diamante spacers3 strong jump rings32 plain metal beads1 small tube crimp1 large tube crimp2 filigree metal tubes1 rope circle toggle clasp36 clear 4mm bicone glass crystals16 coloured 4mm bicone glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersIN
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20th Mar 2019
Blue/Purple Leaf Charm Bracelet: Project Instructions
Taking advantage of beads that come with an eye pin already attached, this bracelet involves making a simple chain bracelet from jump rings and attaching leaf charms. Use our instructions to find out how!MATERIALS REQUIRED31 x 6mm strong jump rings1 wave circle toggle clasp29 leaf charmsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSAttach the circle part of the toggle clasp to a jump ring (as the jump rings are strong, you will need two sets of pliers to open them). Open another j
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20th Mar 2019