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Love making bespoke jewelry for your collection? With over 60 jewelry making tutorials, we’ve got links to the best online jewelry crafts including bracelets, necklaces, hair accessories, and more. What’s more? Most of these are pretty darn easy and the ones that are a little more difficult have amazing instructions with lots of photos. Ready to check out 60+ Cheap and Easy Jewelry Tutorials?
Free Jewelry Projects
What’s more rewarding than getting complimented on jewelry that you’ve made yourself? Even if you’re new to crafting here’s why you’re going to just LOVE jewelry-making:
Jewelry Making is an Inexpensive Craft to Take On
With an inexpensive set of jewelry tools costing around $7, you can get the tools you need to be able to accomplish so many DIY jewelry pieces. And, honestly, there are tons where you don’t need tools any fancier than a pair of scissors!
Finish These Projects in an Evening!
If you’re keen to start and finish a project in one sitting, jewelry making is definitely for you! With some of these projects can add several pieces to your jewelry wardrobe in as little as 10 minutes!
Jewelry Making is a Beginner Friendly Craft
Even if you have no craft experience, DIY jewelry is beginner friendly. And with all of our linked projects below, there’s a wealth of tips, tricks, and amazing instructions that make even your first project a breeze!
Common Jewelry Findings – a Quick Guide
If you have the basic jewelry making supplies you can make absolutely anything! Below are the names and uses for the types of findings used in the tutorials below. If you have access to a Hobby Lobby store, you can often buy these items individually and half off with their weekly sale rotation. Other affordable options include finding kits on Amazon.
Bails
Bails are these nifty little metal pieces that you add to things giving them a loop you can run cord or chain through to turn them into a pendant or a charm. You can purchase glue on bails, pinch bails, and bails to use with jump rings.
Blanks
Blanks are bases that you use to easily make DIY Jewelry. You can purchase blanks for rings, necklaces, brooches, and more. You can purchase simple blanks or fancy blanks depending on your desired look.
Chain
If new to jewelry making you can purchase ready made chains for necklaces that you simply slide your pendant or beads onto. Or you can purchase rolls or lengths of chain and add other findings to them to make your own of absolutely any size you need.
Clasps
Clasps are used to close up a bracelet or necklace by connecting the ends. You can get magnetic clasps, lobster clasps, spring rings, toggle clasps, and more!
Ear Posts
Ear posts are used to make pierced earrings. You can buy flat earring posts that you can glue things onto or earring ball posts with a loop on them that you connect items to for DIY pierced earrings.
Ear Wires
Ear wires are thin metal shapes used to make dangly earrings. They come in lots of shapes so be sure to look around for what will work best with your design.
Elastic Cord
Elastic jewelry cord is just as the name implies, a stretchy cord sold in lengths by yards that is used to make jewelry that will stretch when you put it on. Commonly used in bracelets, elastic jewelry cord can be used for both children’s crafts and very sophisticated beaded designs.
Jump Rings
Jump rings are round loops of metal that you use to connect two pieces together. For example, you can place jump ring through a bead and around a chain to make a beaded necklace.
Quick Tip: To open up rings twist one side to you and one away to open and twist back to close. Don’t pull open because you will distort the round shape and you can’t get that perfect circle back no matter what you do!
Seed Beads
Seed beads is just a blanket term for any small bead. The sizes are often stated as 6/0, 8/0, 10/0, etc. The smaller the number the bigger the bead. 6/0 beads are approximately 4mm and 12/0 seed beads are much smaller at approximately 2.0 mm.
Split Rings
Split rings are like jump rings, round circles of metal. These have multiple coils in them so that you can split them open to hold things in a very sturdy way. You use split rings all the time. They are on your keychains and attach tags to a pet’s collar.
Stamping Blanks
Stamping blanks are flat pieces of soft metal that you can use a stamp and a hammer or engrave with a cutting machine or other tool to imprint with shapes, letters, and numbers. You can use various tools to turn the blanks into jewelry. For example, a bangle blank is used in a bar bender to turn them from flat pieces to rounded bracelets.
Noodle Bead Stacking Bracelets Tutorial
DIY noodle bead stacking bracelets can be made in any color for any outfit. No fancy jewelry tools or experience required!
What you need: Noodle Beads, Seed Beads, Elastic Jewelry Cord
Snake Statement Earrings
I just love these earrings because they look super high fashion to me. Add in that these are so easy to make (seriously, SO EASY) makes this the perfect cheap and easy pair of earrings I’ve found in a while!
What you need: Snake Charms, Earring Findings
Clay Statement Earrings
If you want to add a lot of color to your jewelry wardrobe it’s totally easy with some simple jewelry findings and polymer clay. Wouldn’t this make such a fun project for a group crafting activity?
What you need: Polymer Clay, Various Clay Tools
Flora Rainbow Earrings Crochet Pattern
Love rainbows? Love Crochet? Boy are you going to love this DIY from Divine Debris! These lovely little mandalas feature a gorgeous blue flower in the center. If you’ve wanted to dip your toe in tiny crochet, this is a great and inexpensive crochet project to try!
What you need: Crochet Thread, Small Crochet Hook, Jewelry Findings, Advanced Beginner Crochet Skills
Alcohol Ink Statement Earrings
I absolutely love a good alcohol ink craft! Learn how to make these gorgeously marbled earrings with the good stuff and the shrinking good stuff!
What you need: Shrinky Dinks, Alcohol Inks
Gold Tree Branch Hair Pins
There is something that is so elegant about these gorgeous gold tree branch hair pins. It might surprise you just how simple and inexpensive these beauties are to put together. Use them for prom, special events, or every day!
What you need: Sticks, Paint, Hair Pins
Boho Bliss Agates
I’m one of those people that will collect agate slices with absolutely no idea what I’m going to do with them. These boho necklaces are bespoke beauties and the perfect use for agate and other stones!
What you need: Agate Slices, Transfer Tattoos, Various Beads and Flatbacks
Essential Oil Diffusing Necklace
I have a special blend of essential oils that I use for travel sickness. This necklace would not only keep my blend on me but would also look cute at the same time! Make your own to wear with your favorite essential oils!
What you need: Lava Rock Beads, Wooden Beads, Cord
Chunky Rings from Moldable Plastic
Everything about these chunky rings makes me so happy. The bright colors, fun shapes, and use of a craft supply I hadn’t heard of before! See how to use Instamorph and make your own chunky rings, bangle bracelets and more!
What you need: Instamorph, Acrylic Paint
Rainbow Safety Pin Bracelet
Since I’m constantly buying and losing the small things in my craft room, like safety pins, this DIY safety pin bracelet is a great way to subtract from my craft stash and add to my jewelry wardrobe!
What you need: Safety Pins, Seed Beads, Elastic Jewelry Cord
Half Moon Tassel Earrings
Isn’t it amazing how elegant copper and tassels can be? See how to make your own brass and tassel necklaces from scratch!
What you need: Metal Pendants, Embroidery Floss, Ball Stud Posts
Cute Face Earrings
Why just wear a smile on your lips when you can also wear them on your ears? These adorable face earrings are just the cutest and will add big impact to your jewelry box for just a little bit of $$$.
What you need: Craft Circles, Acrylic Paint
Faux Fur Tassel Earrings
Who doesn’t love something fuzzy to play with all day? These faux fur tassel earrings aren’t only fashion forward, they’d also be fun to wear!
What you need: Faux Fur Tassels
Beaded Tassel Necklaces
I love a good natural, simple and long necklace for my more bohemian outfits. Learn how to turn some unfinished wood elements into the prettiest beaded tassel necklaces.
What you need: Leather Cord, Wood Beads & Shapes
Stone Beaded Bracelets
Yet another fun boho jewelry project, these stone beaded bracelets are one of the easiest additions you’re going to find to add to your jewelry box. Make a whole bunch to mix and match a stack for every outfit!
What you need: Stone Beads, Tassels, Elastic Jewelry Cord
Unique Hand Necklace
If you’re looking for something that nobody else is going to be wearing, this unique hand necklace is for you! Learn how to form the wire into a cool hand shape and turn it into a big old necklace!
What you need: Brass Wire, Soldering Tools
Fringe Statement Earrings
Crochet jewelry is just the most fun, isn’t it? These gorgeous fringe earrings will make a big impact for very little money. With all of the colors of embroidery floss, you can make literally thousands of color combinations!
What you need: Embroidery Floss, Crochet Hook, Fabric Stiffener
DIY Feather Earrings
These gorgeous earrings are simple but bold. Soft but strong. I just love how these simple earrings are everything at once. Including a jewelry craft I’m eager to make myself.
What you need: Brass Blanks, Feathers
Wearable Essential Oil Diffusers
Still looking for the perfect essential oil diffusers? Using air dry clay you can make these diffusers in any shape, size, and color combination!
What you need: Air Dry Clay, Acrylic Paint
Fire Painted Copper Bangles
Who knew you could paint with fire? All you need is a kitchen torch (or a torch lighter) and you can paint gorgeous, vibrant colors onto copper.
What you need: Copper Blanks, Kitchen Torch
Rhinestone Cocktail Rings
Not going to lie… every time I see these DIY rhinestone cocktail rings I immediately think of fun fashion. With the gorgeous colors and big ol’ stones, these rings are on my must make list.
What you need: Sew On Rhinestones, Felt, Ring Blanks
Skull Sparkle Hoops
Looking for a DIY jewelry project that is big impact but subtle? I love how these earrings have so much going on, but they don’t scream for tons of attention. But when you do notice them, aren’t they just so gorgeous?
What you need: Hoop Earrings, Beads, Chain, Jewelry Wire
Beaded Rainbow Earrings
Rainbows are happy things for happy people! Whether you’re having a good day or planning for one, these surprisingly easy beaded earrings are a happy way to accessorize the day.
What you need: Seed Beads, Nylon Thread
Faux Granite Earrings
Real granite would be far too heavy to turn into jewelry which is why I just love these industrial chic faux granite earrings. Learn how to turn polymer clay into faux granite great for this craft of others!
What you need: Polymer Clay
Painted Wood Bead Necklace
What is simpler than painted wood beads? Learn how to make these simple necklaces that can perfectly match every outfit you own!
What you need: Wood Beads, Acrylic Paint
Felt Ball Necklace
A few years ago felt ball crafts were EVERYWHERE. Though the trend seems to have slowed down a bit, I will always love this DIY felt ball necklace. The striking black and white combination is absolute perfection but you can make your own with any colors.
What you need: Felt Balls, Ribbon, Chain
Update Thrifted Bangle Bracelets
The thing I love about fabric crafts is that you can find it in so many colors and patterns. And that makes this brilliant upcycled bangle project a real winner in my book!
What you need: Wood Bangles, Fabric
DIY Rainbow Earrings
Every time I see these fun rainbow earrings I always smile. Because I LOVE the idea of taking such an inexpensive craft item (paper) and turning it into wearable jewelry. You can even use paper SCRAPS. Brilliant, right?
What you need: Paper
Wire Face Earrings
If you made that face necklace a few projects up you are just going to love these wire face earrings! All you need are some simple jewelry findings and some inexpensive wire for a win.
What you need: Jewelry Wire
Stamped Lucky Penny Pendant
Keep an eye out for pennies from the years that mean something to you like Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations. You can clean up those pennies and turn them into something spectacularly personalized for cheap!
What you need: Glue-On Bail, Penny, Metal Stamping Tools
Hammered Bitsy Rings with Resin
I wish I had delicate little fingers so I could wear these delicate little bitsy rings! These tiny ring blanks can be made with any color of resin for gorgeously customized DIY jewelry!
What you need: Resin, Bitsy Ring Blanks
Glitter Tassel Earrings
If you’re looking for some colorful fun look no further. Two of my favorite things, glitter and tassels, come together to make some super chic, and super fun earrings!
What you need: Glitter, Resin, Tassels
Beaded Suncatcher Pendant
Though this project was meant to be a suncatcher, it is still a pendant and man isn’t it gorgeous? String it up on a necklace chain and this bespoke beaded piece will catch a lot of attention!
What you need: Pendant, Glass Beads, Jewelry Wire
Beaded Tassel Necklace
Where are my boho crafters? Combining all sorts of items from your jewelry making stash makes the most gorgeous Bohemian beaded necklaces. Be sure to click through to see all of the gorgeous creations made in this post!
What you need: Wood Beads, Assorted Beads, Cabochons, Bezels, Tassels
Simple Stack of Bracelets
I absolutely love a stack of matching arm candy. Though subtle, this set of four bracelets all work well so together with a dreamy color scheme and simple execution.
What you need: Chain, Beads, Waxed Thread
Wire Wrapped Ring
I honestly don’t wear rings a ton because I have fat fingers that have a tendency to get even fatter when they swell. But I’ve always LOVED this super cheap and terribly easy wire wrapped ring enough to sport it from time to time!
What you need: Jewelry Wire
Paper Disk Bracelets
Who knew paper could look so good? Reminding me of those colorful shell bracelets, pieces of cardstock are turned into a bunch of thin beads for a fun DIY bracelet. Make your beads as big or small as you like for different looks!
What you need: Paper, Hole Punch, Jewelry Elastic Cord
Terra Cotta Earrings
Using terra cotta clay to make DIY earrings is pure boho genius. See how easy it is to make these chic earrings with just a little bit of material and time.
What you need: Terra Cotta Clay, Clay Tools
Charming Seashell Bracelet
Do you have a cupful of seashells somewhere from a beach vacation? I always do. Turning them into a seashell charm bracelet is an easy way to use up those shells and wear them as a reminder of the good beachy days!
What you need: Seashells, Jump Rings, Chain
Turn Clip-On to Pierced Earrings
If you’ve ever seen a gorgeous pair of clip-on earrings at the thrift store but didn’t buy them because of the pinch (if you know, you know) this DIY is for you! Sheri is a whiz at upcycling and she can show you just what to do!
What you need: Old Clip-On Earrings, Flat Back Findings
Clay Moon Phase Earrings
There’s something so elegant about a pair of earrings that start at the lobe and travel up the ear. Make a pair of gorgeous moon phase ear climbers (love that name for them!) with an easy to follow tutorial.
What you need: Polymer Clay, Gold Paint
Cupid’s Arrow Pin
Looking for a cute and unique DIY pin to make? Cupid’s arrow isn’t just for Valentine’s Day, but any day! See how to turn a doll making needle into the neatest arrow pin.
What you need: Polymer Clay, Doll Making Needle
Marbled Jade Jewelry
I absolutely HATE having some polymer clay left over that ends up drying out. While it technically can be saved, I normally don’t bother. This marbled jade jewelry is the perfect little project for that scrap clay left behind after projects. Use it. Don’t lose it!
What you need: Polymer Clay, Gloss Finish
Leather Bow Ring
Another great stash-busting project, use those leather or pleather scraps to make a fun leather bow ring. This DIY will show you how to make a fun little leather bow you can attach to a ring blank, hair clip, or anything, really!
What you need: Leather, Ring Blank
Stamped Charm Bracelet
Want to start your a charm bracelet with charms that mean something? See how to stamp your own!
What you need: Charms, Stamping Tools
Shrinky Dink Earrings
I love a good Shrinky Dink craft! But looking at these fun DIY earrings would you realize straight out of the gate that they were made with a “kid’s craft material”? Because I sure wouldn’t!
What you need: Shrinky Dinks, Permanent Vinyl, Cutting Machine
Multi-Strand Necklace
I will always and forever love a multi-strand necklace. It’s takes the effort out of curating your jewelry for the day! Learn how to turn several strands into a single necklace and you can make them in every color!
What you need: Chain, Pendants
Geometric Gold Statement Earrings
I love a big, chunky metal earring! If you have some stamping blanks left over from various projects, make these geometric statement earrings for a jewelry tutorial with some flash!
What you need: Stamping Blanks, Metal Punch
Faux Leather Keychain
Is a keychain jewelry? I’m honestly not sure but when it looks this good I’m definitely marking it as an accessory! See how to make a fun heart-shaped keychain that’s perfect for keeping track of that darn tiny P.O. Box key!
What you need: Faux Leather, Embroidery Floss, Cord, Split Ring Keychain
DIY Copper Bangles
Ever wanted to make your own bangle blanks on the cheap? See how to turn copper pipes into bracelets by cutting them up, smacking them out, and shaping them. Oh, and this tutorial uses a rolling pin. How cool, right?!?
What you need: Copper Tube, Hack Saw, Sledge Hammer, Rolling Pin
Marbled Washer Necklace
At first glance would you realize that this pretty pendant is actually a washer from the hardware store? Now that you know you can’t unsee it but nobody else will realize. Make a bunch of colorful necklaces on the cheap with washers!
What you need: Washer, Alcohol Inks, Bail, Chain
Delicate Feather Rings
Two dainty rings are connected with chain and feathers for a dainty and sophisticated look. See how to make them and a variety of ways to wear them!
What you need: Feathers, Ribbon Connectors, Rings, Chain
Reclaimed Wood Jacket Pins
If you like to upcycle, boy have I got a DIY for you! Learn how to turn reclaimed wood and fabric from items you can snag at charity hardware stores and thrift stores to make totally bespoke jacket pins. Brilliant, right?
What you need: Feathers, Reclaimed Wood, Reclaimed Fabric
Zelda Heart Necklace
Every time I see this fun Zelda heart necklace the NES chiptune theme song! With two and a half hearts worth of vitality left, this 8-bit necklace is such fun for any old school gamer! Get the pattern and tutorial to make one!
What you need: Perler Beads, Iron, Ribbon
Crochet Cherry Earrings
If you like to hook these dainty little cherries are such fun! Grab a tiny hook and some lace weight yarn and you grab the pattern for four different earring designs that are easy to travel with crochet on the go projects!
What you need: Lace Weight Yarn, Crochet Hook
Origami Paper Gems
Learn how to turn small pieces of paper into multi-colored gems you can use for necklaces, earrings, and tiaras! Granted these aren’t the sturdiest pieces of jewelry, but they do many a fun (and inexpensive) statement!
What you need: Paper, Bone Folder, Sewing Needle, Thread
Metal Stamped Layered Washer Pendants
I absolutely love a good hardware store washer jewelry tutorial! When stamped with something special, like the names of your children, this necklace is not only chic but also a lovely reminder of what makes life good!
What you need: Washers, Stamping Tools
Party Hat Pendants
I’m one of those people who loves the idea of party hats but doesn’t absolutely love wearing them :) I suppose that’s why I adore this super easy to make party hat pendant… I can be all in the party spirit without feeling awkward!
What you need: Cone Beads, Tiny Pompoms, Paint
Colored Pencil Jewelry
I just love the idea of these colored pencil necklaces! Purchase some inexpensive colored pencils and turn them into beads for a fun craft for kids and adults alike. I just LOVE the idea of an art teacher wearing one of these fun DIY jewelry pieces. Don’t you?
Gold Dipped Shell Chokers
Have you ever gotten one of those grab bags of shells while on a beach holiday? Turn those pretty little shells into the prettiest little necklaces! All you need are some stunning beads and embellishments to make these gorgeous souveniers!
What you need: Beads, Seashells, Liquid Gilding
How to Fill Open Back Bezels with Resin
If you’ve ever seen open back bezels and thought “man, how in the heck does that work?” I’ve got great news! Learn how to fill those open back bezels with clear resin that is perfectly clear without bubbles with this easy tutorial!
What you need: Open Back Bezels, Resin, Floral Embeds
This post has been updated. It was originally published on 03/03/2020.
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