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How to make a clip on beaded bag charm! This is such a fun project
Bag charms are everywhere at the moment and if you prefer something a little more personal to adorn your fave handbag, this tutorial is for you. This bag charm features a fun smattering of beads and a resin charm to add some personal pizzaz to your outfit. Super simple but super high impact!
Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links for which we may receive a commission.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make this beaded bag charm:
1: Some wire. I used this copper wire.
You can get some copper wire here:
2: A large jump rings. I used a copper one.
You can get copper-tone jump rings here:
3: A carabiner. I used one recycled from a broken cord.
If you don’t already have one, you can get one here:
4: A charm. I used this pink resin glitter charm with a jump ring attached to the top.
You can get pink resin charms here:
5: Some beads. I used a selection of random beads in different materials. This is a great project for using up and showcasing your eclectic bead collection.
You can get a selection of mixed beads here:
6: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers, round flat pliers, parallel pliers and flat nose pliers for this project.
You can get cutting pliers here:
You can get flat nose pliers here:
You can get round-flat nose pliers here:
You can get parallel pliers here:
Follow these steps to make your unique beaded bag charm:
1: Add a jump ring to the top of the charm if it doesn’t already have one.
2: Take the wire and hold form the end into a right angle using the flat nose pliers.
3: Use the round flat pliers to form the bent end into a loop.
4: Begin adding beads until you have enough wire beaded to form a small loop. If you use bigger beads like I did, you will need to make a larger beaded length.
5: Trim the end of the wire using the cutting pliers.
6: Loop the second end of the wire using the round flat pliers.
7: Connect the end loops together to form a circle shape of beads.
8: Attach the second jump ring to the top of the beaded loop and close it.
9: Slide the charms onto the carabiner to finish the bag charm off.
Now your bag charm is completed and ready to attach to your fave handbag!
How will you style yours?
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DIY Double Loop Bracelet Tutorial: Create Your Own Stylish bracelet stack
This bracelet gives the illusion that it is two bracelets looped together, but it’s actually an intentional look formed by one bracelet! Use some contrasting beads to create a unique bracelet style that makes a strong statement. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your double loop bracelet:
1: Some beads. I used some tourmaline chip beads for one side of the bracelet and a mix of glass beads for the other side.
You can get some here:
You can purchased some mixed seed beads here:
2: Two pieces of tiger tail wire long enough to fit your wrist plus about 8cm extra.
You can purchase some here if you don’t already have some:
3: Two jump rings.
You can get some sterling silver jump rings here:
4: Four crimp beads.
You can get some here:
5: A clasp. I used a lobster clasp, but a toggle clasp is also suitable. I prefer toggle clasps for bracelets as they are easier to use by yourself.
Find lobster clasps here:
and toggle clasps here:
6: Pliers. Use your flat nose pliers, round nose or needle nose pliers and cutting pliers.
You can get a set of jewelry pliers here:
Follow these steps to make your double loop bracelet.
1: Take one of the strands of wire and add a crimp bead and jump ring to one end.
2: Loop the end of the wire through the jump ring, depending on the thickness of your wire, you might want to loop your wire through twice like I have here.
3: Thread the end of the wire through the crimp bead and squash it in place using the flat nose pliers.
4: Begin adding beads.
5: Continue beading until the strand is long enough to wear as a bracelet.
6: Add another crimp bead to the end of the wire.
7: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring attached to the other side. Thread the end of the wire through the crimp bead and last few beads and pull it tight.
8: Squash the crimp bead using the flat nose pliers again.
9: Trim the excess wire. Now you will have a beaded circle.
10: Attach the clasp to the jump ring on the beaded circle you just made. It will attach to the jump ring on the second half of the bracelet you are about to make.
10: Repeat steps One to Six for the second half of the bracelet, using your contrasting beads.
11: Once the second half is fully beaded, loop it through the first beaded half you made.
12: Loop the end of the tiger tail wire through the jump ring at the other end like you did for the first half of the bracelet in step seven.
13: Squash the last crimp bead using flat nose pliers and trim the excess wire using cutting pliers.
14: Here’s where you can fold your bracelet in half and close it, attach the ends of the bracelet by clipping the lobster clasp to the jump ring on the other side.
Now your bracelet is ready to wear!
Here’s another version I made using pearl beads.
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Get Hands-Free and Stylish with a DIY Crochet Phone Wrist Strap: Follow our Step-by-Step Tutorial Now!
It’s great to keep track of your phone without having to old it in your hands all the time, strap on this crochet wrist strap to ensure you don’t lose yours! This tutorial is a beginners crochet tutorial, and the results are pretty cool! Please note that it contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your crochet phone strap:
1: Some yarn or thread. I used this beaded thread.
2: A crochet hook. I used this 3.5mm hook, If you like the loose look you can see in this tutorial, this size is fine for the thickness of thread I used, but if you want it to be tighter, try using a smaller crochet hook.
3: Scissors.
4: Super Glue.
5: A phone strap keychain.
Follow these steps to make your cute crochet wrist strap:
1: Take your chosen yarn and create a slip knot.
2: Slide the knot over the crochet hook and then pull it tight.
3: Take the long end of the yarn and loop it over the crochet hook in front of the first loop you added.
4: Take the first loop and pull it over the second loop and off the crochet hook. You can find a video demonstration here.
5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have a length of crochet chain you like. I made mine about 30cm long but you might want to make yours longer or shorter depending on your wrist size.
6: Once you have a length you like, cut the end of the yarn so that you have a 12cm tail.
7: Take the final loop off of the crochet hook and thread the tail through the loop pulling it tight to secure it.
8: Knot the ends of the crochet chain together.
9: Thread the yarn through the jump ring on the keychain and create a few knots to secure it.
10: Trim the ends of the yarn and add a dab of superglue to secure it.
Now your crochet phone wrist strap is finished and ready to use! How fun?!
Here are some other wrist strap tutorials to follow:
1: A chain and rhinestone phone strap
3: This simple chain phone strap
4: A tutorial that shows you how to transform a necklace into a phone strap.
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Here’s how to make a beaded necklace out of wire!
If you want to make a beaded chain necklace, but don’t have any head pins, or if you want to add some handmade flair to your work, here’s how you can use wire instead! This necklace tutorial uses the clasp from last month’s tutorial, you can follow it here.
Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your necklace:
1: Some wire. I used some copper wire that was about 1mm in diameter.
Here’s some silver wire if you prefer it: https://amzn.to/3M8DgL0
2: A clasp. I used the clasp made in this tutorial.
3: A selection of beads. I used a random selection of glass, plastic and clay beads.
4: A pair of flat-round pliers.
5: A pair of cutting pliers.
6: A pair of flat nose pliers or flat nose parallel pliers.
7: A file in case you want to smooth the ends of your wire. This isn’t totally necessary but adds to giving your work a quality finish.
Follow these steps to make your beaded wire chain necklace:
1: Bend the end of the wire using the flat nose pliers to form a right angle.
2: Loop the end of the wire using the round-flat pliers.
3: Add your first bead to the wire.
5: Trim the wire. I measured where to trim by holding the wire with the flat nose pliers and then cutting next to it.
6: At this point, you can file the end of the wire to flatten it, or you can simply create a loop at the top of the bead using the flat-round nose pliers.
7: Repeat steps 1-6 for the next bead link for the necklace. Once the link is formed, use the flat nose pliers to open the jump ring, slide it onto the first charm and close the link to start forming the chain.
8: Repeat these steps until you have a length you like for a necklace.
9: Open one of the loops at the end of the necklace and attach the clasp. Close the loop to secure the clasp in place. Add the clasp ring to the other side of the necklace to finish it off.
Now your necklace is finished! How fun to make your own jewellery without any pre-made findings?!
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Here’s a fun one to make! Here’s how to make a beaded wiggle bracelet.
This design is a little tricky to make but it looks amazing! Using some chain, tiger tail wire and beads, you can create an interesting, almost sculptural, bracelet to wear. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this bracelet:
1: Some tiger-tail wire, I used about 1m of wire to make mine. I suggest cutting off slightly more than you need so you don’t run out.
2: A piece of chain that is bracelet length. I used a piece recycled from an old project that I took apart.
3: Two jump rings.
4: Four crimp beads.
5: A clasp.
6: Beads. I used these gold glass beads.
6: Your jewelry pliers. I used my cutting pliers, round nose and flat nose pliers.
Follow these steps to make your own wiggle bracelet:
1: Add two crimp beads and a jump ring to one end of the wire.
2: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps.
3: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
4: Attach the wire to the chain using the jump ring.
5: Add some beads to the wire. I added 6 beads.
6: Thread the end of the wire through a link in the chain, I threaded mine through the 7th link of the chain. You want the distance between links to be shorter than the length of each beaded section in order to make an arch shape.
7: Repeat steps 5 and 6, adding another 6 beads and threading it through another link on the opposite side of the chain, 7 links away from the first loop.
8: Keep beading and looping the wire until the chain is early complete, with just one loop to go.
9: Add the second jump ring to the end of the chain.
10: Add the last 6 beads and two crimp beads.
11: Loop the end of the tiger tail wire around the jump ring at the end and back through the crimps and end beads.
12: Squash the crimp beads.
13: Trim the excess wire.
14: Add the clasp to one end of the bracelet to finish it off! Now your fun wiggle bracelet is finished.
Here’s what the wiggle bracelet looks like when it’s being worn!
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Flowers are so pretty! Here’s how to make a beaded flower choker…
I’ve already shown you how to make a cute daisy chain necklace, but here’s a way to add a bit of edge to your floral bead designs… a daisy chain choker necklace! This tutorial gives you all the steps to follow to make a beaded choker necklace using glass seed beads and tiger tail wire. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your beaded flower choker:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting, round nose and flat nose pliers.
2: Tiger tail wire, because of the looping to create the flowers, you need a bit extra than the intended length. I cut about 1.5m of wire and had some leftover that I will use in another design.
3: A clasp and jump ring.
4: Crimp beads.
5: Beads. I used some recycled red seed beads for the flowers and some green and purple seed beads for the rest of the choker.
Green seed beads:
Purple seed beads:
Follow these steps to make your cute flower choker necklace:
1: Add two crimps to the end of the wire.
2: Add the clasp to the wire and fold it around and back through the crimps.
3: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
4: Add the green beads to the wire. I added 10 beads but you can add more or less depending on the pattern you want to make.
5: Add 6 red beads (or whatever colour you chose for your flowers) to the wire.
6: Take the end of the wire and thread it through the first red bead.
7: Pull the wire tight to create a circle shape with the beads. Make sure you shift the beads down as you tighten the wire so that the circle sits closely to the green beads.
8: Add a single bead to the wire in your third colour, this will be the middle of the bead.
9: Place the bead in the middle of the flower and then thread the end of the wire through one of the flower beads to secure the middle bead in place. Now you have your first flower.
10: Repeat steps 4 to 9 until you have a length that fits closely around your neck to make a choker.
11: Add the second set of crimp beads and a jump ring to the wire.
12: Loop the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and the beads at the end of the necklace, pulling the wire tight.
13: Squash the crimps using the flat nose pliers.
14: Trim the excess wire.
Now your floral choker is finished and ready to wear! How cute! What colours will you use in yours?
Here’s what it looks like on!
Here are some other beaded flower tutorials you can try:
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Tips to elevate your handmade pieces!
I love jewelry, I love looking at it, I love making it, and I love wearing it. But there are some parts of jewelry that I don’t love. I can’t stand it when a piece is uncomfortable and scratchy to wear, and I also can’t stand poorly constructed jewelry that looks like it will fall apart after two wears, so I thought it would be fun to share with you some things to look out for so that you always make strong, comfortable jewels that you will enjoy for years to come.
Here are my tips for making long-lasting, professional looking and comfortable jewelry:
1: Make sure you tuck away the ends of the tiger-tail wire. I usually achieve this by running the wire through a few of the beads at each end of my beaded designs so that it doesn’t poke out. You can also use a crimp cover which covers any sharp ends of the wire. You can see some examples below.
Look at the ends of this beaded strand, the ends of the wire are hidden under the beads. Follow the tutorial for this necklace here. 
The crimp cover on this earring charm protects you from being scratched by the wire. Tutorial for these earrings here. 2: Avoid using elastic in your designs. Elastic might be easy to put on and take off (and in some cases, is the only appropriate option in terms of accessibility). Unfortunately, this accessibility comes with a trade off, elastic tends to wear out quickly, and you can find your beautiful bracelet scattered all over the floor at the most inopportune moment. I suggest making your beaded jewels with nylon beading thread or tiger-tail wire for a longer life span. I’ve got a post about the pros and cons of different beading materials here.
Here’s a bracelet I found a while ago that was made from elastic. Unfortunately it had broken and been lost to its original owner! 
I’m yet to experience any of my tiger-tail beaded pieces breaking on me, I suggest choosing it if you are looking for durability in your designs. Full tutorial here. 3: Pull your wire tight at each end of your beaded pieces. I’ve noticed with the trend towards beaded jewelry in recent years, beaded tiger-tail necklaces are being sold with large loops at each end. This loose loop can catch on things and lead to breakages. I also personally think it looks sloppy and makes your work seem less polished.
I think this anklet with tightly finished ends looks a lot neater than a loosely looped wire. You can follow the steps to make your own anklet here. 
Don’t leave big loops like this on your jewelry pieces, they can catch on things and don’t look as polished. 4: Try to use precious metals! I spent a long time making jewelry using findings made from base metals. While these materials are cheaper and great for when you’re starting out, I think investing in fine metals such as sterling silver, is a great way to elevate your designs and make them seem more polished and professional.
A sterling silver clasp elevates this beaded bracelet. You can see the tutorial for this bracelet here. 
Sterling silver wire goes a long way! Some silver wire can be transformed into many sleek, minimalist jewellery designs with minimal effort. Tutorial to make these here. Here are some sterling silver materials you can buy and use in your designs:
5: I don’t always follow my own advice, but when you are making beaded pieces with pearls, it can pay to spend some extra time knotting your beading thread between each pearl. This technique not only protects the pearls, it also stops you from losing them all in the case of a breakage! I have’t made a pearl knotting tutorial yet, but I think there will be one on the way soon so keep an eye out.
This pearl bracelet features individually knotted pearls. So there you have it, a few tips and tricks to elevate your jewelry making to that next level! Please note that this post contains affiliate links.
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Here’s how to make a sweet daisy chain necklace using tiger tail wire!
Daisy chains are a classic beaded jewellery technique, and they look amazing! Here’s how to make one using some tiger tail wire and a selection of glass beads. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this daisy chain necklace:
1: A length of tiger tail wire, you’ll need quite a lot as the daisy chain technique uses some extra wire. I cut mine about 4x the length I wanted for my necklace, approximately 1.5m long. I suggest using your best guess rather than taking an exact measurement.
2: Some beads. I used a variety of glass beads including recycled orange e-beads, some gold tone beads and some blue seed beads.
Blue seed beads: https://amzn.to/3S8agp8
3: Four crimp beads.
4: A clasp and jump ring. I used a gold-filled parrot clasp.
5: Pliers. I used cutting pliers, round nose pliers and cutting pliers to finish my necklace.
Follow these steps to make your beaded daisy chain necklace:
1: Add two crimp beads and the clasp to the end of the wire.
2: Fold the wire around the clasp and back through the crimps.
3: Squash the crimp beads to secure the clasp to the end of the wire.
4: Begin adding beads. I made mine a pattern of blue beads and orange flowers so started by adding 15 blue seed beads.
5: Add six beads for your first flower.
6: Take the end of the wire and thread it through the first flower bead to form a circle shape.
7: Pull the wire tight and add another bead to make the centre of the flower, I used my gold e-bead.
8: Put the bead in the middle of the circle and then thread the end of the wire though a flower bead directly opposite the first one you threaded it through to make the flower. This will keep the middle bead in place at the centre of the flower.
9: Repeat steps 4 to 8 to create a pattern of beads and flowers until you have a length you like and that is comfortable for a necklace.
10: Once you have reached your desired length, add the remaining crimp beads to the wire.
11: Add the jump ring to the end of the wire as well.
12: Loop the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and beads at the end, then pull the wire tight.
13: Squash the crimps using the flat nose pliers.
14: Trim the excess wire using your cutting pliers.
Now your necklace is finished and ready to wear! Whats colours will you make yours in?
If you love making flowers out of beads, here are some more floral tutorials for you.
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How to make a beaded necklace with a cool knot detail!
This necklace is simple but super cute! It is a twist on a basic tiger-tail beaded necklace, but instead of a single strand, the necklace has a loose knot in the middle for added interest. This is a simple but high-impact design that you can whip up in an afternoon. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:
1: Some tiger tail wire, cut a length long enough to fit loosely around your neck plus an extra 20cm (7.8 inches).
2: Four small crimp beads.
3: A toggle clasp.
4: Two small jump rings.
5: Your set of pliers including cutting pliers, round nose and flat nose pliers.
6: A selection of beads. I used some timber beads and some glass evil eye-style beads.
Evil eye beads here:
Timber beads here:
Follow these steps to make your beaded knot detail necklace.
1: Add two crimp beads and a jump ring to the end of the tiger tail wire.
4: Fold the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimp beads.
5: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
6: Add beads to the wire in your choice of pattern. Continue adding until you have a length you like (remember to make it a bit longer than usual because the knot will reduce the length a little).
7: Once you have your necklace fully beaded, add the second set of crimp beads and the remaining jump ring to the end of the wire.
8: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and the first few beads at the end of the necklace.
9: Pull the wire tight.
10: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
11: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.
12: Carefully tie a knot in the beaded strand, paying attention to get it close to the middle and being careful to not pull too tightly, you want the knot to be quite open.
13: Attach the clasp to either end of the necklace using the jump rings. Make sure to close the jump rings closely so that the clasps stay in place.
Now your necklace is finished and ready to wear! What funky beads will you use to make yours?
If you like this tutorial, here’s a link to a double strand version.
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Here’s how to take apart your beaded jewellery so you can reuse the materials.
Do you have a beaded necklace or bracelet that you don’t like anymore? Here’s a video tutorial that shows you how to take that piece apart so that you can re-use the beads, the wire and most of the findings! Knowing how to take apart jewelry you don’t want anymore is a way to both save money and be a bit more eco friendly! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to take apart your jewels:
1: A piece of jewellery you don’t want anymore. I took apart a beaded anklet.
2: A pair of cutting pliers.
3: A bowl to put your beads in so they don’t fly everywhere.
4: A pair of flat nose or round nose pliers for opening jump rings.
Watch this video to see all the steps:
Will you take apart your old creations, or maybe some vintage jewels you found at a market or online?
