In this how-to you will learn to make a tree of life pendant. We will guide you through each step, from determining your bead size, to creating the base, bail, and tree. Whether you are a beginner or have already worked with wire, this how-to offers some tips and tricks to enhance your wire working skills. Join us for a relaxing and educational experience and leave with the confidence you can create a pendant.

By the end of this how-to, you will learn:

- To identify different gauges of wire

- How to measure a bead and use a mandrel to create the pendant base

- How to create a tree, with branches and roots, out of wire

- How to temporarily, and permanently, attached the tree in front of the stone, onto the base

- How to bend part of the base to create the bail

Products featured in this tutorial:

• 16 Gauge Dead Soft Wire by Bead Landing - Item # 10220163
• 20 Gauge Colored Copper Wire by Bead Landing - Item # 10105406
• Bead Landing 26 Gauge Colored Copper Wire - Item # 10105401
• Jewelry Pliers Tool Set by Bead Landing - Item # 10334538
• Bead Landing Triple Bail Forming Pliers - Item # 10223254
• Artistic Wire Mandrel Set With Case - Item # D696244S
• White Natural Shell Lentil Round Beads, 25mm by Bead Landing - Item # 10401989

Additional Supplies:

• Ruler
• Artist Tape
• Steel bench block
• Chasing Hammer