Bead tree of life

​Ellie shows you how to make a wire wrapped tree of life pendant with your favourite beads. Includes step by step instructions and shopping list.

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DIY Tree of Life Bead Wire Pendant Tutorial - Video: DIY Bead Dream Catcher Jewelry Pendent tutorial

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Materials 1 51x49x2mm cast metal distorted hoop 150cm 24ga Artistic Wire ½ strand of gemstone chips 1 14x7mm triangle bead hanger bail 1 8cm jump ring 1 Leather cord 1. Divide the wire into six 25cm sections. 2. Take one 25cm section of wire and fold it approximately half way making one section of wire 3cm longer than the other. Sit the hoop so it sits in the fold. Now twist the longer section of wire around the hoop three times to secure the wire (Picture 1a) Using the picture as a…

Wire & beaded Tree of Life suncatcher

Well, voting is now closed for this week’s challenge at One Artsy Mama, which means it’s big reveal day here! I’m so excited to show you my entry. Did you go vote? I am happy to say that while I didn’t win this round overall (the competition was pretty impressive!) I am advancing to round...

When I think of crafts, I picture these weird-looking items floating on Etsy like eternal shipwrecks that rise to the surface every time you genuinely need something. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with pursuing your hobby, but it’s a whole different story if you’re trying to make money out of something you wouldn’t buy yourself. Hence, there’s an entire craft-shaming movement that humorously mocks such instances.

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