Free Beading Instructions

How to Make a Stunning Blue Glass Bead Necklace with Pendant – DIY Jewellery Project Create your own beautiful statement necklace using shimmering blue glass beads, elegant metal accents, and a striking freeform foil glass pendant. This beginner-friendly jewellery project uses tigertail wire, crimps, and classic beading techniques. Perfect for gifts or your own collection! MATERIALS REQUIRED (makes an approx. 47cm necklace) 60cm tigertail 2 small tube crimps 2 x 6mm strong jump rings 2 la …

Bring some ocean-inspired charm to your jewellery collection with this elegant multi-strand necklace featuring a mix of light and dark blue beads, frosted heishi beads, and rich bronze accents. Designed with a front toggle focal for an elevated finish, this project is great for makers looking to try a layered necklace style. MATERIALS YOU'LL NEED 2.5m x tigertail beading wire 8 x small tube crimps 4 x 6mm strong jump rings 8 x crimp covers 12 x 3mm plain metal beads 140 x 6mm light blue round g …

Looking for a unique beading project? This DIY necklace tutorial features striking red foil glass beads and an eye-catching flower toggle clasp worn at the front. The combination of textures and finishes—ridged oval glass, faceted acrylic, and filigree metal—creates a standout, handcrafted design that’s also easy to fasten. Perfect for gifting or elevating your handmade jewellery collection. MATERIALS YOU'LL NEED 26 x transparent deep red 10mm ridged oval glass beads 50 x 3mm …

Learn how to make a statement necklace that’s as bold and fun as it is easy to create! This DIY tutorial shows you how to make a vibrant beaded necklace using fiery 7mm bicone glass beads and playful red, yellow, and black lolly glass charms. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, the Sugar & Flame Lolly Necklace is ideal for anyone looking to make colourful, one-of-a-kind jewellery. Whether you're creating it for yourself, gifting it to a friend, or planning a craft wor …

Create a bold and beautiful statement piece with this chunky rainbow kumihimo necklace! This fun, colourful design uses the traditional art of kumihimo braiding and combines it with bright beads for an eye-catching, wearable creation. Whether you're a kumihimo pro or a beginner, this project will guide you through each step to create a unique accessory. MATERIALS REQUIRED 14 metres nylon knotting cord (we used purple) 7 large hole ridged tube glass beads (we used green, teal, light blue, salmon …

Looking to make a bold fashion statement? This Extra Large Chain Necklace tutorial is perfect for jewellery makers who love working with big, beautiful components. With sparkling crystals, chunky chain, and romantic heart beads, this project combines simple techniques — like turning loops and opening jump rings — into a standout piece of wearable art. This step-by-step guide includes everything you need to know to complete your necklace, whether you're a seasoned beader or trying out …

This charm necklace features a stunning mix of orchid mist coloured large oval glass beads with swirls of blue and white, combined with shades of blue glass bead drops. Using gold-coloured findings, this design is perfect for practicing intermediate techniques such as turning loops, joining chain, and working with jump rings. The finished necklace is 50cm in length (adjustable for a longer piece), making it a versatile accessory for any occasion. MATERIALS REQUIRED 6 x eye pins 6 x 20mm oval gl …

Discover how to make a stunning crystal floating necklace with our free step-by-step instructions. This beginner-friendly project features gorgeous 6mm Preciosa bicone glass crystal beads in classic crystal AB, perfect for learning the basics of beading. With clear guidance, you'll work with tigertail wire, crimps, jump rings, and more, all while creating a beautiful, delicate necklace. MATERIALS REQUIRED 50cm tigertail 6 x 6mm bicone Preciosa crystal AB beads 1 parrot clasp 12 small crimps 4 j …

Create a stunning multi-strand seed bead and crystal necklace using tigertail wire, crimps, and a fancy heart parrot clasp. This DIY beaded necklace features vibrant luminous glass seed beads in bold colours, accented with copper-coloured findings for a stylish, eye-catching design. Perfect for adding a fun and colourful statement piece to your jewellery collection! MATERIALS REQUIRED 300 x 10/0 luminous pink inside colour glass seed beads 300 x 10/0 luminous green inside colour glass seed …

Create a stunning three-strand necklace featuring deep green twisted glass beads, bronze colored metal findings, and filigree elements. This project is perfect for jewellery makers who love working with tigertail wire, crimps, bead caps, decorative metal beads, and layered designs. Follow our step-by-step instructions to craft your own multi-strand statement necklace—a sophisticated addition to any jewellery collection! MATERIALS REQUIRED 50 small star bead caps 25 deep green 10mm twisted …

Create a stunning floating bead necklace with this easy-to-follow beading pattern! Using cube glass beads, seed beads, and star bead caps, you’ll craft a delicate, stylish piece with evenly spaced floating bead clusters. Perfect for beginners and experienced beaders alike, this project allows you to experiment with colours to create a truly unique design. MATERIALS REQUIRED 50cm tigertail wire 1 x parrot clasp 1 x tag end 12 x crimp beads 20 x 8/0 glass seed beads 10 x 5mm cube glass bead …

Our twisted flat oval beads come in a few different colours - in this necklace, we've used the aqua colour. Great for beginners, this project works with crimps and tigertail to create a simple floating necklace. MATERIALS REQUIRED 50cm tigertail 9 twisted flat oval beads 1 parrot clasp 18 small crimps 4 x 6mm strong jump rings 20 x 3mm plain metal beads 2 filigree metal beads TOOLS REQUIRED Crimping Pliers Wire Cutters STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Thread one end of the tigertail through a smal …

Though it looks complicated, this beautiful and elegant frothy necklace is surprisingly easy to put together. Featuring a mix of purple themed glass pearls, it involves turning loops and joining components. Follow our easy instructions to make this necklace. MATERIALS REQUIRED 18 x 6mm royal purple glass pearl beads 18 x 8mm royal purple glass pearl beads 18 x 12mm royal purple glass pearl beads 18 x 6mm lavender glass pearl beads 18 x 12mm lavender glass pearl beads 18 x 10mm light purple glas …

Create this fun necklace made using size 6 seed beads and cute feature beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED 150 size 6/0 seed beads (3-4mm)1- 3 feature beads2 x small tube crimps60cm of tigertail1 x clasp2 x 6mm strong jump ringsTOOLS REQUIRED 2 x Crimping Pliers (or 1 x crimping pliers and one jump ring tool)Wire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake the piece of tigertail and thread through a small crimp, then through a jump ring and back through the crimp, pull up tightly and squish down. Cut off any excess tigertai …

Peppermint green glass crystals set this necklace apart! This project involves tigertail, crimps, head pins and more - scroll on to find out more! MATERIALS REQUIRED 12 6mm bicone glass crystals 13 8mm round faceted glass crystals 16 x 6mm strong jump rings 1 filigree circle toggle clasp 12 head pins 12 flower barrel leather drops 24 plain metal beads 2 filigree metal tubes 2 small crimps 1 x 30cm tigertail 2 x 10cm chain TOOLS REQUIRED Crimping Pliers Wire Cutters Twirly Wirlies INSTRUCTION …