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Christmas Tree Pendant Tutorial

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a Christmas tree pendant with wire and beads. This is an easy and fun pendant for the holiday season!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Christmas Tree Pendant Tutorial
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Matte Silver Lined Dark Emerald, ~ 2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Silver Lined Rainbow Mix, ~ 1 Gram
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Apricot AB, 1 Bead
Wire Guard - Gold Plated, 1 Optional

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Cut 10 inches of 18 gauge wire and 8 inches of 24 gauge wire in two colors.
Form the peak of your tree by bending the 18 gauge wire in the middle. Create branches by bending the wire in and then outwards, forming triangles.
Use flat nose pliers for precise bending and shaping.
Decorate your tree with 24 gauge wire and seed beads by wrapping around the branches.
Form a star for the top of the tree with beads on your 24 gauge wire and attach it to the peak.
Finish by securing and trimming any excess wire.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
  • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
  • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
  • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Christmas Tree Pendant Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Item Description

This tutorial from The Potomac Bead Company shows you how to make a Christmas tree pendant with wire and beads. This is an easy and fun pendant for the holiday season!

Designer's Material List

The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Matte Silver Lined Dark Emerald, ~ 2 Grams
Miyuki Seed Bead 11/0 - Silver Lined Rainbow Mix, ~ 1 Gram
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze, ~ 1 Gram
Potomac Crystal Disco Ball 6mm - Apricot AB, 1 Bead
Wire Guard - Gold Plated, 1 Optional

Project Steps

Cut 10 inches of 18 gauge wire and 8 inches of 24 gauge wire in two colors.
Form the peak of your tree by bending the 18 gauge wire in the middle. Create branches by bending the wire in and then outwards, forming triangles.
Use flat nose pliers for precise bending and shaping.
Decorate your tree with 24 gauge wire and seed beads by wrapping around the branches.
Form a star for the top of the tree with beads on your 24 gauge wire and attach it to the peak.
Finish by securing and trimming any excess wire.