Free Beading Instructions

Black glass crystals and shiny silver metal tubes make this necklace stand out from the rest. Follow our free project instructions to learn how we make this necklace, working with tigertail, crimps, metal tubes and glass crystal beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED3 x 60cm tigertail1 parrot clasp2 jump rings2 eye pins2 long decorative bead caps36 round faceted crystal beads39 plain curved metal tubes72 plain metal beads3 small crimps2 large crimpsTOOLS REQUIREDCrimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCTIONSTake the …

This elegant necklace makes use of black crystals and bronze findings. Follow our free beading instructions to find out exactly how it is made.MATERIALS REQUIRED12 black 6mm bicone glass crystals13 black 8mm round faceted glass crystals16 x 6mm strong jump rings1 bronze filigree circle toggle clasp12 bronze head pins12 bronze flower barrel leather drops24 bronze plain metal beads2 bronze filigree metal tubes2 bronze small crimps1 x 30cm tigertail2 x 10cm 7.3mm bronze medium rope chainTOOLS REQUI …

Tokens of good luck, this necklace features cute ladybird glass beads nestled in between black beads and red crystals. This necklace is strung on tigertail, with crimps holding everything together.MATERIALS REQUIRED16 x 6mm glass pearl beads44 x 3mm plain metal beads14 x 9mm rounded glass beads7 ladybird glass beads8 x 9mm helix glass crystal beads50cm tigertail2 small tube crimps2 x 6mm strong jump rings2 filigree metal tubes1 parrot clasp1 'created for you' butterfly metal charmTOOLS REQUIRED2 …

Timeless black and red crystals give this necklace a great look. We've used a large round crystal as a centrepiece (traditionally used as a suncatcher!) and three strands of beads. Learn how to make it yourself with our free instructions!MATERIALS REQUIRED29 x 11mm oval glass crystal beads54 x 3mm plain metal beads54 x thin filigree bead caps27 x 8mm round faceted glass crystal beads3 x 40cm tigertail6 small crimps10 x 6mm strong jump rings6 filigree metal tubes2 x 3 strand fancy filigree bar en …

Whilst relatively simple (this necklace is basically five strands of crystals), the overall effect is quite stunning. We've used 4mm round glass crystals, with heart spacers and a small section of chain at the back. Read on to find out more.MATERIALS REQUIRED5 x 50cm tigertail10 small crimps2 x 5 strand heart drops10 crimp covers323 x 4mm round faceted glass crystal beads4 x 6mm strong jump rings2 x 15cm chain1 magnetic clasp with loopsTOOLS REQUIRED2 pairs of Crimping PliersWire CuttersINSTRUCT …