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.
Red Crystal Hoop Earrings: Project Instructions
Red crystals alongside decorative metal beads give these earrings an elegant look. Follow our instructions to find out how to make them yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED4 x 4mm round faceted crystals2 x 12mm teardrop crystals2 standard earwiresglue2 earring hoops12 barrel crown metal beads4 x 7mm helix crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an earring hoop and gently open by pulling apart at the join. Thread on to it:a small barrell crown metal beada 7mm helix crystal beada
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19th Mar 2019
Red Starburst Earrings: Project Instructions
Take advantage of the look of tigertail by making these starburst earrings. Featuring glass crystals, this project will reinforce crimping techniques.MATERIALS REQUIRED8 x 20cm tigertail2 large crimps56 small crimps2 ear wires28 x 4mm bicone glass crystalsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake 4 pieces of tigertail and thread through the loop in the bottom of the ear wire. Thread the strands halfway through the loop and fold over. Thread a large crimp over all eight strands an
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19th Mar 2019
Pink Flower Earrings: Project Instructions
Teaming pink beads with copper findings, these earrings have a great fun look. Follow our free beading instructions to find out how to make them yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED4 head pins2 x 4mm light rose swarovski bicones2 x 4mm rose alabaster swarovski bicones2 eye pins2 pink flower bell drops4 wide daisy spacers2 x 6mm light rose swarovski bicones2 standard ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a headpin and cut it down to 20mm and thread onto it:a 4mm light ros
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19th Mar 2019
Purple Crystal and Rose Earrings: Project Instructions
Purple crystal, glass pearl and metal flowers make these earrings stand out. This project involves twisting wire, working with chain and more - follow our instructions to find out how to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED6 x 6mm tanzanite rondelle glass crystals10 x 6mm crystal AB rondelle glass crystals12 x 4mm lavender glass pearls6 x 4mm tanzanite round faceted crystals2 x 4 link lengths of small twisted chain2 x 20cm lengths of 28 gauge beading wire2 x 25mm closed rings2 medium aluminium ro
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19th Mar 2019
Dream Catcher Earrings: Project Instructions
Our tribal styled dream catcher earrings are sure to impress and only take a few materials - beading wire, metal charms, earring hoops and a swarovski crystal. Read through to find out how to make them yourself!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 30cm 28 gauge beading wire2 x standard ear wires2 x 4mm turquoise swarovski bicone beads2 x earring hoop6 x feather metal charms6 x 6mm strong jump ringsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie Pliers2 x Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake one end of the piece of wire and
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19th Mar 2019
Swarovski Blue Bird Earrings: Project Instructions
In this project, we have used hoop earrings and small swallow charms to create a stunning look. Add in Swarovski and you have the perfect set of earrings! Follow our project instructions to find out how.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 earring hoops4 x 4mm light azore swarovski bicone crystals4 x 4mm aquamarine swarovski bicone crystals4 x 4mm indian sapphire swarovski bicone crystals4 x 4mm montana swarovski bicone crystals2 x 4mm indicolite swarovski bicone crystals30mm x 4mm twisted chain4 x 6mm strong ju
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19th Mar 2019
Teal/Grey Snake Chain Earrings: Project Instructions
Snake chain earrings are a breeze to make, but very elegant. Working with crystals and crimps, this project only takes a few minutes to complete.MATERIALS REQUIRED1 pair snake chain earrings10 large crimps6 x 4mm bicone glass crystal beads2 x 6mm rondelle glass crystal beadsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersFelt Tip MarkerINSTRUCTIONSLay the earrings out flat on the table so that the three lengths of snake chain are spread out in a fan shape.Place your beads next to the chain, alternating
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19th Mar 2019
Bronze Crystal Butterfly Earrings: Project Instructions
Swarovski crystals really set these earrings off. Follow our free beading instructions to learn how to make these earrings, featuring filigree butterfly metal beads, chain and crystal.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 x 7.5cm tiny twisted chain6 head pins2 x 6mm light sapphire swarovski bicones2 x 6mm pacific opal swarovski bicones2 x 6mm erinite swarovski bicones2 eyepins2 butterfly metal beads2 standard ear wiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSCut one of your lengths of chain so th
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19th Mar 2019
Green Star Earrings: Project Instructions
Pretty and girly, these earrings feature lampwork glass beads and perfectly matched Swarovski crystal beads. Follow our free instructions to learn how.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 decorative head pins2 lampwork glass beads8 x 3mm plain metal beads2 x 6mm swarovski bicone beads2 eye pins2 x 4mm swarovski bicone beads2 earwiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a decorative headpin and thread onto it:a lampwork glass bead (we used green stars)a plain metal balla 6mm bicone swaro
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19th Mar 2019
Green Crystal Earrings: Project Instructions
These simple earrings are what we frequently teach in our beginners class. Whilst they're simple to make, the technique of turning loops and joining to an earwire will carry over to most earring projects.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 ear wires6 x 4mm bicone glass crystals2 head pins6 x 3mm plain metal ballsTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a headpin and thread onto it:a 4mm bicone glass crystala plain metal balla 4mm bicone glass crystala plain metal balla 4mm bicone glass cry
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19th Mar 2019
Christmas Santa Earrings: Project Instructions
Get ready for Christmas with these simple glass earrings, featuring Santa Claus glass charm beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 ear wires2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 glass santa charmsTOOLS REQUIRED2 x crimping pliersINSTRUCTIONSOpen a jump ring (as the jump rings are strong, you will need two sets of pliers to open them) and thread onto it:a glass santa charma standard earwireClose the jump ring. Repeat to make the other earrings. Your earrings are now ready to wear!© www.eurekabeads.com.au These free bead
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18th Mar 2019
Swarovski Crystal Candy Cane Earrings: Project Instructions
This gorgeous project makes use of Swarovski crystal bicone beads to create Christmas themed candy cane earrings. Follow our beading instructions to create your very own Swarovski Christmas earrings!MATERIALS REQUIRED4 head pins10 x 4mm siam swarovski crystal bicone beads10 x 4mm white alabaster swarovski crystal bicone beads2 earwiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake a headpin and thread onto it:a 4mm swarovski siam crystal bicone beada 4mm swarovski white alabaster
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18th Mar 2019
Jingle Bell Christmas Earrings: Project Instructions
Jingle all the way to the Christmas dance with these fun earrings! Featuring red and green bells, this project mainly involves the technique of opening and closing jump rings. Follow our instructions to make them yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED16 head pins8 x red 8mm round faceted glass crystal beads8 x green 8mm round faceted glass crystal beads20 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x red jingle bells2 x green jingle bells2 standard earwiresTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire Cutters2 x Crimping PliersINST
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18th Mar 2019
Christmas Wreath Hoop Earrings: Project Instructions
With a strong red and green theme, these hoop earrings are perfect for Christmas. Features glass crystal beads, pressed leaf beads and metal ribbons, follow our simple instructions to make your own.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 earring hoops22 x 4mm red round faceted glass crystal beads20 x green glass leaf beads4 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x 13mm connector bows2 small jingle bells2 earwiresTOOLS REQUIRED2 x Crimping PliersWire CuttersGlueINSTRUCTIONSTake an earring hoop and gently open by pulling apart at
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18th Mar 2019
Christmas Holly Earrings: Project Instructions
It doesn't get much simpler than these earrings - using just jump rings to join the Christmas holly glass charms to the earwires. Perfect for a Christmas lunch outfit!MATERIALS REQUIRED2 ear wires2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 glass holly charmsTOOLS REQUIRED2 x crimping pliersINSTRUCTIONS Open a jump ring (as the jump rings are strong, you will need two sets of pliers to open them) and thread onto it:a glass holly charma standard earwireClose the jump ring. Repeat to make the other earrings. Your e
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18th Mar 2019