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.
Dolphin Key/Handbag Dangle: Project Instructions
Make your own beach-inspired keyring or bag charm with this easy DIY jewellery project! Using ocean-themed charms, chain, and simple findings, you’ll create a fun and stylish dangle that’s perfect for your keys or handbag. This quick craft is great for beginners or anyone who loves handmade accessories. Follow the steps below to bring your dolphin dangle to life!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 x 8mm jump rings
1 swivel clasp
1 large keyring
4 x 6mm strong jump rings
5 links x flattened o
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8th Apr 2025
Easter Egg Nest Brooch: Project Instructions
Create a stunning wire-wrapped beaded nest brooch using 20-gauge beading wire and blue-green silverfoil speckled oval glass beads. This delicate wire-wrapping project is perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day gifts, or nature-inspired jewellery. The technique creates a charming bird’s nest design, making it a thoughtful handmade accessory. Follow these easy steps to craft your own unique beaded brooch today!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
90cm x 20 gauge beading wire
blue/green silver foil oval glass
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26th Mar 2025
Pearl Eye Glasses Chain: Project Instructions
Never lose your glasses again! Learn how to make a beaded glasses chain using glass pearls and metal beads. This DIY eyewear holder is made with tigertail wire, crimps, and jump rings, making it both stylish and functional. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a custom glasses chain that suits your style!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
70cm tigertail
2 small crimps
2 x 6mm strong jump rings
2 large holed metal beads
110 x 4mm glass pearl beads
42 x 3mm plain metal beads
21 x 6mm glass pearl beads
2 eye
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12th Mar 2025
Seed Bead Phone Strap: Project Instructions
Create this great phone charm strap made using size 6 seed beads and cute feature beads.MATERIALS REQUIRED
90 size 6/0 seed beads (3-4mm)1 x 8mm plain metal bead1- 3 feature beads2 x small tube crimps40cm of tigertail2 x 6mm strong jump rings1 x phone dangleTOOLS 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
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11th Sep 2021
Seed Bead Elastic Ring: Project Instructions
Stretchy elastic is a great medium to work with - once threaded up, your ring will be easy to slip on. This simple ring uses size 6 seed beads and a feature bead.MATERIALS REQUIRED19 x size 6/0 seed beads (3-4mm) (this is for an average adult sized finger, you may want to adjust quantities for a smaller or larger finger)1 feature bead15cm x 1mm beading elasticTOOLS REQUIREDglue or clear nail polishINSTRUCTIONSPick up your piece of beading elastic and tie a knot on one end. Tie a second knot stra
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11th Sep 2021