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Here’s how to make a little person out of beads! This is such a cute tutorial!
I love things that look like other things, so I just had to make this little beaded body! This bead person is made using some head and eye pins and a bunch of beads. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this funny bead person charm:
1: Pliers. I used my round nose, flat nose and cutting pliers for this piece.
Cutting pliers (left), Round nose pliers (middle) and flat nose pliers (right) 2: Two eye pins, one longer and one shorter. These will be for the head and body.
The longer eye pin 
The shorter eye pin 3: Four head pins for the arms and legs.
4: A selection of beads. You will need a round bead for the head and a larger bead for the body. I suggest going a bit crazy with your beads and using a mix of sizes and shapes to represent the different body parts.
Link to a round orange bead:
Some body bead options:
Mixed bead options:
And now here are all the steps to follow to make your bead person charm:
1: Take the shorter eye pin and put the round bead on it.
2: Bend the pin to form a right angle with the bead.
3: Create a loop at the end of the bead using the round nose pliers. This will secure the bead onto the pin.
4: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the larger bead and longer eye pin. I had to trim my pin for this one, to do this, I used my cutting pliers to cut the pin down so that there was about 1cm left of the bent part of the pin.
5: Once I trimmed the pin, I looped it to secure the bead in place using my round nose pliers.
6: Now you will need to open one of the bead loops on either the head or body charm to attach the head and body together. Close the loop once you have slid the charms together.
7: Set the head and body aside.
8: Add beads to each of the head pins to form the arms and legs. Get creative with the patterns and beads you choose.
Making the first arm 
Two beaded arms 
Two arms and one leg 
All arms and legs beaded 9: Once your pins are beaded, you can bend the ends to form right angles and create loops at the top to secure the beads.
10: Add two of the leg pins to the bottom of the larger bead (the body), do this by slightly opening the loop at the bottom of the body bead and sliding the pins on. Close the loop to secure the legs in place.
11: Add the arms in the same manner to the loop at the top of the body bead. This time you will need to open and close the loops on the end of each arm so that you can attach the pins to either side of the head.
Once all your appendages are attached, your little bead person charm is finished and ready to go! Make another one to wear as a pair of earrings or attach one to a chain to make a cute necklace. Maybe it could also keep you company as a phone charm?!
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Here’s how to make a bead chain lariat
Bead chains are pretty cool, and a fun way to use any random beads you have lying around. I recently made this kitschy hodgepodge lariat necklace using the bead chain technique. This tutorial features affiliate links.
Here are the tools and materials you need to make your bead chain lariat:
1: Pliers. I used by round nose and flat nose pliers for this design.
2: An assortment of beads. I used a random assortment of plastic, timber and glass beads.
3: A bunch of eye pins.
4: Two head pins.
5: A lobster clasp.
6: Two medium jump rings.
7: Two smaller jump rings.
Follow these steps to make your bead chain lariat:
1: Add some feature beads to one of the head pins. I used this silver plastic heart bead and some glass seed beads.
2: Bend the pin at a right angle and use the round nose pliers to form the top into a loop.
3: Set this pin aside.
4: Begin adding beads to the eye pins.
5: Once each pin is beaded, bend the top to form a loop using round nose pliers. This will secure the beads in place.
6: Repeat this step for the other pins, attaching the pins together by opening one of the loops and sliding it through another to form the chain.
7: Once you have a chain long enough to fit your neck, attach the two ends together using one of the larger jump rings.
8: Create a few extra links and attach them to the middle of the necklace, finishing with the first head pin you beaded.
9: Split the top of the chain opposite the lariat chain you just attached.
10: Attach the clasp to the chain using one of the smaller jump rings and add another jump ring to the other side.
11: Bead the other head pin, looping it at the top as you did the others. Attach this pin to the chain behind the clasp using the other larger jump ring.
Now your necklace is finished! So fun!
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This is a bit of fun, how to make clip charms for your hoop earrings.
This DIY is a little bit silly, but hopefully a bit of fun as well. It is a way to make the most of your face hoop earrings and show off your favorite charms. This design uses large lobster clasps that you can use to clip different charms onto your hoops. This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your customizable charm hoop earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my round nose and flat nose pliers.
2: Hoop earrings. I used these silver hoop earrings with a lever back.
3: Jump rings to attach to your charms.
4: Two large lobster clasps the same color as your hoops.
5: Charms or beads and head pins. I used both to make some mismatched charms.
I used these cartoon frog charms.
And some beads and a head pin with a flip flop charm.
Follow these steps to make your customisable hoop earrings:
1: Add each of the lobster clasps to the hoops.
2: Add jump rings to the top of each charm you want to feature on your earrings.
3: Create your bead charms, do this by adding beads to your head pin and curl the tops into a loop using the round nose pliers. Add a jump ring to the top if you need it.
Now you can clip on the charms you like, mix and match for a unique look!
I think this tutorial is great for showcasing the charms you already have at home, but this post also contains affiliate links if you want to buy some new charms and materials.
Here’s another pair I made using gold-tone materials and glass beads.
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Want some lightweight earrings? This ribbon design has you covered.
These lightweight earrings are really cute! Made out of beads and ribbons they’ll pack a visual punch without weighing your lobes down. They can also be made with materials you might already have at home. I don’t know about you but I have loads of ribbons that I have saved from gifts and shopping bags.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make these lightweight ribbon earrings:
1: Pliers. You’ll need your flat nose and round nose pliers.
2: Two pieces of ribbon. I used this thin (approx 1cm wide) blue satin ribbon. Each piece was approximately 7cm long.
3: Two large jump rings.
4: Two flat end crimps.
5: Two earring hooks.
6: Two small head pins.
4: Beads. I used four green glass beads.
Follow these steps to make your lightweight ribbon earrings:
1: Fold the ribbon around so that it forms a folded loop. You can achieve this by layering the ends over each other facing the same way up.
2: Add the flat crimp to the ends of the ribbon and squash them using the flat nose pliers.
3: Add the glass beads to each of the head pins.
4: Curl the ends of the pins to secure the beads.
5: Add the beaded pins to each of the jump rings.
6: Close the jump rings around the bottom of each ribbon loop.
7: Attach each of the earring hooks to the crimps at the top of each ribbon charm.
Now your cute ribbon earrings are ready to wear!
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Here are some other ribbon earring DIYs
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Stud Earrings are Classic! Use some beads to make your own statement studs
These stud earrings are made using some plastic beads and some head pins and they look adorable!
You will need the following tools and materials to make your stud earrings:
1: Two flat bed earring findings.
2: Two large head pins.
3: Two small head pins.
4: Two small jump rings.
5: Two part epoxy glue, I used Araldite.
6: A piece of scrap paper.
7: A skewer.
8. Four beads. I used two large resin beads and two small blue plastic beads.
9: Pliers. You’ll need your cutting pliers, flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
Follow these steps to make your stud earrings:
1: Add the small beads to the small head pins.
2: Curl the ends of the pins around your round nose pliers to secure the beads in place. Do this for both beads.
3: Add the larger beads to the larger head pins.
4: Bend and trim the pins so that the pins protrude around 1cm from the bead.
5: Loop the ends of the pins using the round nose pliers.
6: Attach the small beads to the larger ones using the small jump rings.
7: Squeeze out the glue in equal parts onto the scrap paper and mix with the skewer.
8: Add the glue to the earring posts and place them on the backs of the large beads and leave them to dry.
Once the earrings are dry you can wear them! How cute are they?!
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Do your earrings need an update? Try making these interchangeable earring jackets!
Here’s a tutorial for some earrings that you can switch up! Make multiple charms to add to the backs of your earrings for a new look each time.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your earrings with interchangeable ear jackets:
1: Pliers. You will need round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and cutting pliers.
2: Six head pins.
3: Two charm connector stud earrings.
4: Beads of your choice. I used these faceted plastic beads.
Follow these steps to make your interchangeable earrings:
1: Add beads to each of the head pins in your choice of pattern.
2: Bend the tops of each head pin to form a right angle with the beaded section.
3: Trim any pins that are too long using the cutting pliers.
4: Create loops at the top of each pin to secure the beads in place.
5: Add two of the bead charms to the loops on the charm connector stud earrings.
6: Slip the ear jackets onto the posts of the earrings behind your ears. Switch them up as you see fit!
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These are amazing! Here’s a tutorial to make some beaded fringe earrings.
These beaded fringe earrings look so pretty! Use a variety of glass beads to make your own versions of the design. Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your beaded fringe earrings:
1: Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
2: Sixteen head pins.
3: Two eye pins.
4: Two earring hooks.
5: Beads of your choice. I used some different colored glass beads and four pink plastic beads.
6: Four jump rings.
Follow these steps to make your beaded fringe earrings:
1: Add beads to twelve of the head pins.
2: loop the tops of the pins to keep the beads in place.
3: Add the different colored beads and the pins in a pattern to the eye pin.
4: Add the earring hook halfway along the beaded eye pin.
5: Finish beading the eye pin and create a loop at the other end of the pin to secure the beads and charms in place.
6: Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the second earring.
6: Add the plastic beads to the remaining four head pins.
7: Loop the ends of the four extra charms.
8: Attach the four charms to either end of the top of the earrings to finish them off.
Now your fringe earrings are finished and ready to wear!
I also made a pair using black and white glass beads.
If you like the look of fringe jewelry, check out this beaded fringe necklace.
This tutorial contains affiliate links.
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Here’s how to combine pearls and plastic to make some amazing earrings!
Pearls and plastic are a surprisingly awesome combination. I’ve been making lots of different variations. Here’s one way you can make your own pair of pearl earrings using some kitsch plastic beads. Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your pearl earrings:
1: Pliers. You’ll need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: Two long head pins.
3: Two small head pins.
4: Two flat bed earring posts and earring backs.
5: Araldite glue.
6: A skewer.
7: A scrap piece of paper.
8: Two freshwater pearl beads.
9: An assortment of plastic beads (make sure you have two of each so your earrings match). I used these gold heart beads, small white heart beads and two glass yellow e-beads.
Follow these steps to make your pearl earrings:
1: Add the beads to each of the head pins.
2: Bend each pin to form a right angle and then form a loop to secure the beads in place using the round nose pliers.
3: Add the pearl beads to the small head pins.
4: Create a loop at the end of each pearl pin using the round nose pliers.
5: Attach the pearl charms to the loops at the bottom of each plastic charm pin.
6: Squeeze out the Araldite in equal parts and mix with a skewer.
7: Add the glue to the earrings and the backs of the large hearts.
8: Place the earrings onto the heart beads and set aside to dry.
Once your earrings are dry they’re ready to wear!
Here are some other pearl and plastic earrings I have made for some extra inspiration.
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This charm will let you turn any necklace into a lariat!
Do you love the look of a lariat necklace? Here’s a tutorial that will allow you to turn any necklace into a lariat.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your clip on lariat charm:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose, cutting pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: A piece of chain, mine was approximately 9cm long.
3: A lobster clasp.
4: A jump ring.
5: A head pin.
6: A bead of your choice (You can also use a charm). I used this glass bead.
Follow these steps to make your clip on lariat charm:
1: Add the bead to the head pin.
2: Bend the pin to form a right angle.
3: Trim the pin so that there is only 1cm left.
4: Create a loop at the top of the pin using the round nose pliers.
5: Attach the charm to one end of the chain.
6: Add the jump ring to the other end of the chain and add the lobster clasp.
7: Close the jump ring to secure the clasp to the chain.
Once the clasp is in place your charm is ready to be attached to all the necklaces in your collection! How will you style your lariat charm?
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Here’s how to make a cute pair of dangly earrings!
We’ve done a cluster earring tutorial before, but here’s another fun one using earring hooks instead! This tutorial is super easy, you’ll be making a different pair for each day of the week.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your earrings:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers to make these earrings.
2: Two earring hooks.
3: Two large jump rings.
4: Ten small head pins.
5: Ten beads. I used these glass beads.
Follow these steps to make your own beaded cluster dangle earrings:
1: Add a bead to each head pin.
2: Create a loop at the top of each pin by winding it around the barrel of the round nose pliers. This will secure the beads onto the pins.
3: Add five of the beaded pins onto one of the jump rings.
4: Add one of the earring hooks to the open jump ring too.
5: Close the jump ring to secure the beaded pins and earring hooks together.
6: Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make the second earring.
Now your earrings are done! Awesome!
