10 Beaded Jewelry Ideas You Can Make in Under an Hour
10 Beaded Jewelry Ideas You Can Make in Under an Hour.
Quick, cute, and totally doable with beads you probably already have.
No need to be a pro jewelry maker or have a fancy setup—just a few basic supplies, a comfy spot at the kitchen table, and maybe your favorite playlist in the background. These DIY beaded jewelry projects are simple, stylish, and perfect for gifting or just treating yourself.
1. Stretchy Bead Bracelets
What you need: Stretch cord, assorted beads, scissors
Cut a length of elastic, string on your beads, tie a knot, and you’re done. Seriously—it’s like the adult version of friendship bracelets. Mix colors, sizes, or throw in a charm for extra flair.
2. Beaded Hoop Earrings
What you need: Earring hoops, small beads, pliers
Slide tiny beads onto thin wire hoops—glass, seed beads, or even pearls. They look boutique-chic but take less than 15 minutes. Try color gradients for a cool ombré effect.
3. Charm Anklet
What you need: Beading wire, lobster clasp, seed beads, and a charm or two
A dainty anklet with small beads and one charm adds instant summer vibes. Think beachy, boho, or minimalist—you choose the vibe.
4. Beaded Safety Pin Brooch
What you need: Safety pins, seed beads, a pin back
Thread tiny beads onto small safety pins and attach them side by side to a larger pin. It’s retro, punky, and can jazz up your tote bag or denim jacket.
5. Simple Beaded Choker
What you need: Nylon cord, glass beads, clasp
Use small colorful beads spaced out along a thin cord for a delicate choker look. Channel those ‘90s vibes—no butterfly clips required (unless you want them!).
6. Beaded Ring
What you need: Stretch thread, seed beads
Wrap it around your finger to size, then string and tie! Tiny rings with colorful seed beads are fun to stack—and you can make several in less time than it takes to finish an episode of your favorite show.
7. Wire-Wrapped Bead Pendant
What you need: Jewelry wire, a larger bead or stone, pliers
Wrap the wire around a stone or big bead like a mini cage. Loop the top to add it to a chain. It’s artsy and makes your necklace look handcrafted… because it is!
8. Dangling Bead Earrings
What you need: Earring hooks, head pins, beads, pliers
Thread beads onto head pins, make a loop at the top, and attach to earring hooks. Stack a couple together for that cute layered dangle look. Instant glam in 10 minutes flat.
9. Beaded Bookmark
What you need: Ribbon or string, beads, crimp beads
Not jewelry for you—but for your book! Add beads to each end of a ribbon or string to create a personalized bookmark that’s both pretty and practical.
10. Beaded Hairpins or Bobby Pins
What you need: Plain bobby pins, strong glue, small beads
Glue a few tiny beads or gems to the flat side of a bobby pin. Let dry and slide into your hair for a subtle sparkle. It’s like jewelry for your hairstyle!
