DIY | Sun, Moon, Stars
Hoops with Sun, Moon and Stars We used the following components to assemble these earrings: Hoops, 18mm, gold-plated sterling siver 2 star pendants, 6mm,...
DIY jewelry blog with guides and creative ideas
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 | 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 | Crystal Balls
Created onIn this blog post by Smyks , we present an old acquaintance in beautiful new clothes. We are talking about the so-called berry beads and flower balls. Both can be used as pendants but each of them is made in its own special...
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DIY | Crystal Earrings
Created onFloral Earrings with Genuine Crystal Beads by Preciosa In this blog post, our designer Charlotte demontrates that a few beads and thread are enough to create a beautiful and exclusive look that will attract everybody's attention....
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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 | 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 Chistmas decorations in cobber and gold
Created onSmyks.com is proud to present a collection of Christmas decorations for window display, hanging on the christmas tree and more. The colour palette is inspired by current interior design trends where cobber and other golden metals are...
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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...
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DIY | Christmas decoration with beads and flowers
Created onIn this blog post you can find inspiration and instructions on how to make your own Christmas decoration with beads and beading wire. Please allso visit our related blog post: Christmas decorations in copper and gold First you...
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DIY | Earstuds with Semi-Precious Stones
Created onMake Your Own Earstuds with Semi-Precious Stones Summer is coming ... and we are in our best beading mood. In this blog post - written by Smyks´ designer Charlotte - we play with exciting combinations of some of our latest items...
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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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DIY | Paracord Bracelets
Created onDIY Army Bracelets / Survival Bracelets, Brecelets with Paracord In this blog post by Smyks, we go through a few techniques you can use to make the popular knotted macramee bracelets with parachute cord which are also called army...
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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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Zodiac and birth-stones | DIY
Created onEach zodiac sign has its own birthstone that bestows strength and energy and gives stability and tranquillity to those who are born under the sign. The power of your birthstone can help you to fulfil your potential and bring you good luck....
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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 onEarrings with Zirconia Tendrils We used the following DIY components to assemble these earrings: cubic zirconia, 2mm, orange and green cubic zirconia, 3mm, orange and green cubic zirconia,...
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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 onLittle Hoop with Daisies We used the following DIY components to make these earrings: 1 pair of hoops, 20mm, gold-plated sterling silver Delica beads, mix57 pretty pink approx. 2x40cm...
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DIY | Brick Stitch Earrings
Created onEarrings with Brick Stitch Rhombus Click here for the print version. We used the following components to make these earrings: 1 pair of earwires with loop and spiral, gold-plated sterling...
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DIY | Ear Cuffs
Created onEar Cuffs with Cubic Zirconia We used the following DIY components to assemble these ear cuffs: 1 pair of ear cuffs, rippled ring, gold-plated sterling silver approx. 30cm...
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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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Duo Bead Jewellery
Created onSuper-duo beads og Mini-duo beads are quality glass pearls 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 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...
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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