Free Projects : beginning beading

Treasures of Atlantis Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:22:00 GMT

These earrings coordinate with the Treasures of Atlantis necklace, the winning entry in our 2009 Semiprecious Stone Challenge, on page 24 of the September–October issue of Step by Step Beads. Clusters of freshwater gray pearls and gemstones (labradorite and hematite) add movement to simple dangles....(read more)

Herringbone Weave Coaster

Michelle M. — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Use this easy home decor pattern to learn herringbone weave, also sometimes called ndebele stitch after the Ndebele people in South Africa. Large sized pony beads are easier for beginners to handle and alternating dark and light colors makes it easy to understand the stitch technique. Herringbone stitch produces a tough fabric, perfect for a heavy-use item like a coaster. These instructions were originally published in the Winter 1998 issue of Beadwork. In the instructions, "PT" means "pass through" and "PBT" means "pass back through." ...(read more)

Stamped Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:06:00 GMT

This beginning cold metalsmithing project from Jewelry Artist has been designed to use extremely simple tools that can be made from hardware store items....(read more)

Blue Jean Queen Duo

Michelle M. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:09:00 GMT

Kyanite is a lovely, lustrous mineral. Varying from blue to green with pearly white streaks, it looks especially good with denim! This simple bracelet and earring set matches the Blue Jean Queen necklace on page 14 of the January-February 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Figure 8 Earrings

Michelle M. — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:50:00 GMT

This fast and easy pair of earrings is inspired by the netting technique and color palette used in the Egyptian Collar by Adrienne Gaskell, in the November-December 08 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Hoop-La!

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:26:00 GMT

These easy earrings are a great way to use up leftover beads. This project is featured on the Beads, Baubles, and Jewels TV show, Series 800. You must register on the TV show website to download this free project. ...(read more)

Spaced-Out Pearls

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:21:00 GMT

Learn to use memory wire with these stylish bracelets. This project is featured on the Beads, Baubles, and Jewels TV show, Series 800. You must register on the TV show website to download this free project. ...(read more)

Cerulean Falls

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:55:00 GMT

JThis necklace is marked by a mixture of bluish gray stones cascading down a piece of chain that ends in a pretty flower pendant. And it’s as simple as it is stylish—just form six wrapped loops and open and close four jump rings—that’s it! This project is featured on the Beads, Baubles, and Jewels TV show, Series 800. You must register on the TV show website to download this free project....(read more)

Fireflies

Michelle M. — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:10:00 GMT

You have to go to the fishing section of your local department store and find the glow-in-the-dark beads! These beads have wide holes so you won’t have any trouble slipping two wires through them. Just be sure the bead for the head will accommodate two wires. This design can use any type of wire and will use up those left over beads too! Try different wing shapes and add some lively color with the head bead for some fun. ...(read more)

Indian Summer Earrings

Michelle M. — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:50:00 GMT

A great complement to Jill’s Indian Summer Necklace (Beadwork, August/September 2008, page 58), these stunning earrings feature an eye-catching combination of pearl, stone, seed, and silver beads and findings. Simple to make. Great results....(read more)

Girl Power Trio

Beading Daily — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:36:00 GMT

These three sets of simple earrings show you just how different beads from the same pink-and-khaki lampwork set can look. A great beginner project--you just need to know basic wireworking (simple loops and coils), stringing, and crimping to create these earrings....(read more)

Bauble Earrings

Beading Daily — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:36:00 GMT

Make this fun set of mismatched earrings to wear with the Baubles Bracelet on page 32 of the May June 08 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Rachael's Wedding Bracelet

Beading Daily — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:35:00 GMT

Rebecca created this beautiful aqua bracelet of pearls and crystals for her sister Rachael's wedding. This multi-strand piece works up very quickly-Rebecca created this "something new" bracelet the morning of the wedding!...(read more)

Peyote Stackable Rings

Beading Daily — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:31:00 GMT

These quick little peyote-stitch rings are a fun and easy project for the beginner. Silver-lined, metallic, or brightly colored beads work best for these rings. Stack them any which way to suit your mood! ...(read more)

Royal Shell Earrings

Beading Daily — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:06:00 GMT

Karen was inspired to make these sweet, feminine earrings after watching a documentary on Princess Diana. While Diana’s beauty and style were royally classic, she always had a whimsical look in her eyes and a genuine smile....(read more)