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Tree of Life Pendant Tutorial

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This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a tree of life pendant using your choice of 20 and 24 gauge wire, and the small beads of your choice. Enjoy! Our Website:

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Tree of Life Pendant Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Gemstone chips
  • 4mm or 3mm round/bicone beads (optional)
  • 8/0 or 11/0 seed beads (optional)
  • 20 gauge wire (for the base)
  • 24 gauge wire (for the branches)

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Wire Base: Cut a 6-8 inch length of 20 gauge wire.
    Straighten and form a bail and circle for the base.
    Form the Circle Base: Use tools or fingers to shape the wire into a circle. Secure ends around the bail.
    Create Tree Trunk: Cut several lengths of 24 gauge wire for branches. Twist in the middle to form a trunk.
    Arrange Branches: Twist smaller sections to form branches. Begin adding beads to branches.
    Secure Branches: Wrap the ends of branches around the base circle tightly.
    Final Adjustments: Trim excess wire and adjust beads/branches as needed. Your Tree of Life pendant is complete!

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a tree of life pendant using your choice of 20 and 24 gauge wire, and the small beads of your choice. Enjoy! Our Website:

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Gemstone chips
  • 4mm or 3mm round/bicone beads (optional)
  • 8/0 or 11/0 seed beads (optional)
  • 20 gauge wire (for the base)
  • 24 gauge wire (for the branches)

    • Project Steps

    Prepare the Wire Base: Cut a 6-8 inch length of 20 gauge wire.
    Straighten and form a bail and circle for the base.
    Form the Circle Base: Use tools or fingers to shape the wire into a circle. Secure ends around the bail.
    Create Tree Trunk: Cut several lengths of 24 gauge wire for branches. Twist in the middle to form a trunk.
    Arrange Branches: Twist smaller sections to form branches. Begin adding beads to branches.
    Secure Branches: Wrap the ends of branches around the base circle tightly.
    Final Adjustments: Trim excess wire and adjust beads/branches as needed. Your Tree of Life pendant is complete!