Tree Of Life

Materials• 1 6mm Soldered Ring• 4” 16g Soft Sterling Wire• 3ft 24g Soft Sterling Wire (cut into 4 pieces)• Assorted Gemstone Chips

Tools• Wirecutter• Chain Nose Pliers• Steel Block and Hammer• 1 inch diameter Dowel or Pipe

Step OneUsing the dowel or pipe as your form, bend the 16g wire around and cut tocreate a complete circle. Gently tap ring with hammer to strengthen.

Step TwoSlide the 6mm soldered ring onto the loop you created with the heavier wire.

Step ThreeAnchor the 4 pieces of 24g wire to the bottom of the loop by wrapping severaltimes around. (This will also hide ends where they meet on the wire frame)

Step FourTwist the wires together to create a trunk. This should be about ½” ofhalf the diameter of the circle.

Step FiveAdd the stone chips to the wire and weave* them to create the branches.Create a small loop at the end of each wire after the chips so they don't fall off.

*You can simply cross the beaded wire to create fullness.

Step SixWrap the end of the wire around the frame to anchor. Makesure you capture the soldered ring in the center as you do thisso your pendant hangs properly.

Step SevenTrim the ends and tuck down into the direction of the wire.

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