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.
Pink/Blue Flower Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Small metal roses provide a contrast in this flower drop necklace. Techniques involved include working with wire, turning loops, opening rings and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED34 strong jump rings1 parrot clasp34 small star bead caps29 plain metal beads12 x 6mm bicone glass crystals5 x 8mm round faceted glass crystals12 twisted flat oval beads24 eye pins5 head pins5 metal roses5 x 70mm 26 gauge beading wireTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSLots of twirling eye pins in
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27th Mar 2019
Purple Crystal Heart Necklace: Project Instructions
A shop favourite, our crystal heart necklace uses a five strand heart drop as a centrepeice, and several strands of deep purple glass crystal beads to create an unusual look. Follow our instructions to find out how.MATERIALS REQUIREDtigertail (1 x 60cm, 2 x 10cm, 2 x 18cm)10 small crimps12 x 6mm strong jump rings10 large holed filigree metal tubes77 x 7mm helix glass crystal beads66 x 3mm plain metal beads5 flower barrel leather drops1 head pin1 x 5 strand heart drop1 parrot claspTOOLS REQUIREDT
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27th Mar 2019
Lavender Gothic Chain Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
This fun gothic style necklace features purple glass pearls and lots of chain. We've working in silver colours, but this particular design also looks great with black findings.MATERIALS REQUIRED70cm small chain50cm tigertail2 small crimps2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 filigree metal tubes82 thin bead caps35 x 8mm glass pearl beads20 x 3mm plain metal beads1 parrot clasp1 headpinTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersTwirly WirliesINSTRUCTIONSCut the chain so that you have two pieces of
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27th Mar 2019
Purple Chain Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Heavy on the chain, this statement necklace features glass pearls , glass crystals, hill tribe style metal charms and more.MATERIALS REQUIRED7 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads12 head pins5 x 8mm glass pearls1 hill tribe style rose pendant1 x 8mm jump rings35 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x 10-link twisted chain, 2 x 13-link twisted chain, 2 x 16-link twisted chain, 2 x 18-link twisted chain, 1 x 22-link twisted chain10 small hill tribe style small flower charms4 spring coil leather ends2 x 16cm thick
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27th Mar 2019
Purple Drop Necklace: Project Instructions
Purple crystals and glass pearls make this necklace sparkle! 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 REQUIRED1 plain circle toggle clasp7 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads48 x 3mm plain metal beads12 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads (colour 1)12 x 8mm rondelle glass crystal beads (colour 2)12 x 6mm glass pearls6 x 8mm stardust metal beads4 head pins2 x 6mm stardust m
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27th Mar 2019