Macaw Crafts

How to Make a Captured Beads Bracelet with Semi-Precious Beads.

A free tutorial with colour photos for how to make a captured beads bracelet with semi-precious beads and chainmail jump rings. The only tools you need are 2 pairs of jewellery pliers. This DIY craft project is ideal for complete beginners.

How to Make a Seed Bead and Jump Ring Bracelet with Spring Colours

A free tutorial with colour photos for how to make a purple and green seed bead and jump ring bracelet, using a version of the shaggy loops chainmail technique. The only tools you need are 2 pairs of jewellery pliers. This DIY craft project is ideal for complete beginners.

How to Make a Chain Bracelet Using The Chainmail Byzantine Pattern.

A free picture tutorial, showing how to make a chain bracelet using the chaimail byzantine pattern. A perfect project for beginners.

How to open and close jump rings

The most fundamental skill you need to create chainmail jewellery is how to open and close jump rings correctly. Watch the video to find out how, or if you just want to check you're doing it right.