DIY | Chokers with Seed Beads
Choker with Blue Teardrops For this choker, we used the following DIY jewellery components: Miyuki seed beads, size #11, dark teal picasso Miyuki seed beads, size #11, turquoise blue picasso...
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Make your own jewellery with Smyks.com
Here you can learn how to make your own beautiful, trendy, and modern jewelry with beads, charms and other materials. You can find guides for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and much more!
At Smyks.com, we constantly keep an eye on the latest fashion trends so we can create current designs that harmonize with the trends of the time. You will also find classic designs that never go out of style - we want to share the joy of DIY beading and jewelry making with you, no matter what your personal style and taste are.
Our guides have all in common that they are thoroughly described and easy to follow, even if you are completely new to the world of jewelry making. Therefore, you will find ideas and guides for many easy and creative accessories you can make at home on this page.
Most designs are both inexpensive and quick to make, but turn into the finest jewelry that you can look forward to showing off. With our large selection of beads, pearls, jewelry parts, charms, chains, wire, and tools, you can also put your own personal touch on your next jewelry.
Open the Pandoras Box of creativity and have fun in Smyks' creative DIY universe!
You will find the step-by-step guides here and our more detailed blog about different design further down the page.
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DIY | Beaded Bowknots
Created onDear reader: In this blog post by Smyks.com, our designer Charlotte shows you how to make cute bowknot jewellery. The bowknot as an elegant symbol of love and faithfulness is experiencing a revival and we predict that it will become the...
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DIY | Seed Bead Fruits
Created onIn this blog post, our jewellery designer Charlotte goes through some sewing techniques you can use to make little fruits out of seed beads . With these designs, you can assemble jewellery with a beautiful, fresh and playful look that you...
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DIY | Bracelets with Mini Fruits
Created onBracelet with Bunches of Grapes We used the following components to make this bracelet: Miyuki seed beads, size #11, luster salmon Miyuki seed beads, size #11, light green Miyuki...
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DIY | Exclusive Macramé Bracelets
Created onAll the examples presented here are made with the basic macramé knotting technique. We show you how you can decorate the otherwise simple bracelets with beads, cubic zirconia, links, pendants and crimp beads. ...
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DIY | Necklaces with mini pendants
Created onNecklace with Chrysocalla Beads We used the following components to assemble this necklace: 1 strand of chrysocalla beads, 2.5mm silk beading thread, 0.45mm, white crimp cord...
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DIY | Mini-Duo Daisies
Created onMini-Duo Daisy Earrings We love the Danish spring! This is why in this DIY blog post we have focused on flowers - the eternal jewellery theme. The Japanese manufacturer Matubo produces the slightly overlooked, but beautiful ...
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Gemstone Teardrops
Created onIn this inspiring blog post, Smyks presents a new range of handmade drop pendants in semi-precious stones and sterling silver and gold-plated sterling silver. The pendants are small and finely faceted into adorable drops and...
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DIY | Friendship Bracelets
Created onDear guest In this jewellery blog by Smyks, we teach you a knotting technique that is particularly up-to-date. It is used to make the popular friendship bracelets, among other things. This technique is a bit time-consuming but not...
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DIY | Behind the Ear
Created onHere you can find a lot of inspiration to make your own "behind the ear" earrings. All these earrings have in common that one of their elements ends behind the ear. The chain or beads are fastened to the ear nut. In order...
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DIY | Earrings with Beaded Tendrils
Created onIn this blog post, we show you how to make beautiful organic earrings with bead anchors using different types of beads. With this jewellery design, you can create unique jewellery with your favorite beads finished with the...
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DIY | Seashell Necklaces
Created onIn this blog post you find inspiration and instructions on how to make your own beautiful necklaces with natural seashells and conches. Mix your seashells and conches with freshwater pearls, seed beads and other colourful glass...
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DIY | Stitch Markers and Chain Row Counters
Created onHow to Make Your Own Stitch Markers No matter whether you are an experienced knitter or a newbie holding knitting needles - here you can find inspiration and instructions on how to make your own stitch markers and chain row...
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DIY Silver Jewellery for the Confirmation
Created onWe have collected some inspiration for you so you can make your own jewellery for celebrations such as a confirmation. This collection was made with sterling silver components, but of course you can make the items with...
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DIY | Daisy Wreath with Delica Beads
Created onWe're going to take a look at a true classic in beadwork; the daisy chain. The flower vine motif can be made with many different types of beads, whether it's zircons, seed beads or freshwater pearls, and can become your latest...
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DIY | Brick Stitch Earrings
Created onIn this blog post, you can learn how to use the brick stitch technique to make colorful earrings with delicate patterns using delica beads . The Brick Stitch jewelry technique has a fascinating origin with roots in Native...
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DIY | Ear Cuffs
Created onIn this blog post, we show you different designs you can make yourself with the popular jewelry "Earcuffs". A piece of jewelry that doesn't even require pierced ears. Earcuffs are smart pieces of jewelry that can add a...
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DIY | Peyote Stitch with a Twist
Created onHere we show you how to make your own version of the popular beaded bangles. These bangles are made with seed beads and the sewing technique peyote stitch - with a twist. We offer a wide range of seed beads so you can design your...
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DIY | Exclusive Bohemian Earrings
Created onIn this blog post you will find inspiration and instructions on how to make your own earrings with various semi-precious stones and pendants. The article wants to inspire especially those of you who already are familiar with the basic...
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DIY | Earrings with Floral Garlands
Created onHere we show you how to make your own floral garlands which can be used as beautiful earring pendants. You can compose these floral garlands with all kinds of flowers and seed beads. For our examples we used flower beads made of coral...
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DIY | Duo Bead Jewellery 2
Created onSuper-duo beads and Mini-duo beads are quality glass beads by the Japanese company Matubo. The beads are very uniform in size and shape and feature a soft oval shape and two parallel holes. This special shape and the...
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DIY | Wire Links Earrings
Created onYou can easily make your own ornamental links and earwires with this wire links board. First you place the studs on the board in the pattern you want to create, then you wind the wire around the studs. This way you can...
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DIY | Wire wrapped rings
Created onIn this guide, we'll show you how to make your very own finger ring using the wrap method! The design gives you plenty of creative freedom to choose how the ring sits on YOUR finger, which gemstone, crystal or natural pearl to include...
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DIY | Russian Leaf Earrings
Created onThe history behind the iconic Russian Leaf design The Russian leaf beadwork technique has a fascinating history and has become a valued part of the world of beadwork and jewelry making. The technique was originally...
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DIY | Earrings with Wreath of Beads
Created onIn this blog post, we show you how to make elegant chandelier-style earrings with a sparkling garland of small beads around a large center bead. The technique is simple and can be used in a multitude of combinations and color schemes. In...
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DIY | Chain with enamel beads
Created onThis cable chain with small enamel beads is available in various colour combinations . In our new blog post, we show you how easy it is to make these earrings yourself - you just wind the chain around a pair...
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DIY | Double Daisy Chain
Created onDouble Daisy Chain Bracelet See our related blog post: DIY Daisy chain stitch - jewellery with seed bead flowers . We have used the following materials to make this bracelet: Delica...
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DIY | Wrapped earrings
Created onWith the help of these DIY jewellery instructions you can make your own wrapped earrings with small pearls, beads and crystals. In this blog post, we provide you with instructions on how to make earrings...
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DIY | Hoops wrapped with gemstone beads
Created onClick here for a printer-friently version in Danish . Hoops with Green Onyx The choice of small semi-precious stone beads varies but the technique is always the same. We used the...
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DIY | Christmas Crystals
Created onIn this blog post, we take inspiration from the wondrous structures and patterns of ice crystals and add a touch of Christmas cheer. For this purpose we have used the classic small round seed beads in combination with bugle beads ,...
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DIY | Stars with Delica beads
Created onGreen star made of Delica beads We used the following DIY components for this star: Delica beads, size #11 Beading thread, FireLine, 6LB, 1.5m 1 closed ring, 4mm, gilded sterling silver...
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DIY | Christmas Decoration with Wooden Beads
Created onMake your own Christmas decoration with wooden beads. In this blog post we well explain how to make stars, snow flakes and Christmas trees. You can hang the ornaments in the Christmas tree or the window - or you can decorate your...
Be inspired by our many DIY guides
You can see our blog as an online jewelry school. Just like in our in-house courses, we try to guide you thoroughly and understandably, in our online DIY guides, so you can create the most beautiful jewelry in your own home.
The detailed explanations are always accompanied by either pictures or videos that show the procedure, and we also write which materials and which jewelry tools you will need.
You can freely choose whether you want to use our creative ideas to create jewelry exactly like ours, or if you want to be inspired to create your own designs. If you are not quite comfortable with venturing into your own designs yet, you can start by playing with the colors and choosing your own favorite beads, pearls and materials instead of our suggestions.
From Hollywood to your hobby workshop
We love creating current designs that fit perfectly into the fashion scene with the leading trends. Therefore, you will find plenty of DIY instructions for jewelry that do not look homemade but could easily be used on the red carpet or in the next fashion week if necessary.
That's actually where we get a lot of our inspiration from - and you might be surprised at how easy it is to create your own earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that look like the stars' on the dot.
Overall, we hope to show that there are plenty of creative things you can do at home without a lot of equipment or experience and that will look like a million with our DIY blog.
Jewelry guides for both adults, children, and the young-at-heart
We don't believe that being creative is something you grow out of. That's why it's important for us to make guides that benefit different ages, skill levels, tastes, and needs.
It should be cozy and fun to do something creative, such as making homemade jewelry. We hope that our guides can provide an opportunity for a cozy afternoon in the world of beads and pearls where both children, parents, friends, and colleagues can slow down and gather around our jewelry universe.
We love to design and create DIY guides
As one of the only bead webshops in Denmark, we at Smyks are dedicated to developing new jewelry designs and DIY instructions for DIY jewelry. When you shop with us, you are directly supporting our work and ensuring that we can continue to deliver exciting content, guides, and inspiration to the delight of all jewelry enthusiasts such as yourself.
How our DIY guides and videos are made
We have our own creative designer who gathers inspiration from everything from fashion to interior design when she puts together new collections and makes DIY guides. You can read more about Charlotte and her work here.
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