I am always on the lookout for tutorials which are just a little different. So I was delighted when reader Jill Norman of New Zealand shared her tutorial on how to make a curly leaf tree of life pendant (no longer available) on her site, BeadBugs and Earwear. This is her first and only tutorial!
I like how she included the "moon" and used different colored wire to add color to the design. It is easy enough for beginners to try.
What was clever was how she deliberately use coiled green wire which was then unraveled and woven in and out of the copper "tree branches".
Also check out how she made the bail part. Again a different touch. Thanks, Jill!
Before You Go:
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
I like how she included the "moon" and used different colored wire to add color to the design. It is easy enough for beginners to try.
What was clever was how she deliberately use coiled green wire which was then unraveled and woven in and out of the copper "tree branches".
Also check out how she made the bail part. Again a different touch. Thanks, Jill!
Before You Go:
- Miniature Wire Bonsai Trees by Ken To
- Tree of Life Wire Wrapped Earrings Tutorial
- How to Make a Wire Kazuri Tree of Life Tutorial
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Love the way she did the bail. I believe I like her second version the best. The contrast between the curly leaves and the branches is more distinct and her use of a coin bead for the moon makes it look more realistic.
ReplyDeleteOn second thought - the use of the coin bead must be her first version as it's the one she uses in the tutorial . . . or maybe it is just a trick of the camera that makes the other bead look like it's completely round like a pearl bead ?
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter what kind of bead so long it resembles the moon, right?
DeleteSo right Pearl. The moon is round so that's all that matters. :)
DeleteHi Almost Precious - the white bead is a round one off some christmas decorations, and the other coin bead is a mother of pearl shell bead so you weren't far off - and yes Airstreams & Beadbugs go well together, might go touring around New Zealand & sell my BeadBugs out of the Airstream - thanks for your comments-
DeleteWell Pearl - you really got my attention with this one! Jill's tutorial is great! And then of course I got caught up in her other creations and then her website on her Airstreams and other trailers....oh my!
ReplyDeleteJewelry - New Zealand - and trailers. You couldn't have hit me on the head any harder than with this!
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New Zealand must be fantastic to explore with an Airstream!!
DeleteI wish the link to the directions to the tree of life pendant was still active!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, that is a pity. Thanks for letting me know about the dead link.
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