Free Beading Instructions

This drop chain necklace features five strand heart drops and cute pressed glass butterfly beads. Techniques involved include turning loops, working with chain and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED5 butterfly glass beads5 x 5-strand heart drops1 parrot clasp29 jump rings10 plain metal beads5 head pins90cm medium oval loop chainTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSPick up a head pin and thread on:a plain metal beada butterfly glass bead ("tail down")a plain metal beadLea …

A simple design, this necklace features glass beads strung onto eye pins and incorporated with small lengths of chain. Read on to find out how!MATERIALS REQUIRED12 eye pins24 large star bead caps12 large cube glass beads12 x 65mm medium oval loop chainTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake an eye pin and thread on:a large star bead capa large cube glass beada star star bead capLeaving a space of 10mm, cut the excess off the head pin. Twirl the end using you …

Unusual foil glass beads are featured in this necklace. We have changed things up, and used the toggle clasp at the front; this serves two purposes - it looks great as a focal, and makes the necklace easier to fasten!MATERIALS REQUIRED26 x red 6mm bicone glass crystals51 plain metal beads13 x black 6mm bicone glass crystals13 black with foil glass disc beads1 x 50cm tigertail, 2 x 15cm tigertail6 small crimps5 jump rings6 filigree metal tubes1 flower toggle claspTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersTwir …

With a focus to the side rather than the centre, this necklace uses red glass beads and bronze coloured chain and findings. Follow our free beading instructions to learn how to make it yourself.MATERIALS REQUIRED2 metres medium oval loop chain3 links extra large twisted loop chain15 strong jump rings3 eye pins1 flower toggle clasp6 plain metal beads3 x 10mm small flat oval beadsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSCut your medium oval loop chain into sections:one 40 …

Follow our free beading instructions to make your own charm necklace. Featuring red flower drop beads, this necklace involves working with jump rings and head pins, and is fantastic practice for turning loops.MATERIALS REQUIRED20 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads19 large glass flower beads26 x 6mm strong jump rings20 eye pins19 head pins78 x 3mm plain metal beads1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDTwirly Wirlie PliersWire CuttersCrimping PliersINSTRUCTIONSThe ComponentsPick up one of the eye pins and thre …