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Simple Wire Wrap Tree Tutorial
Published: 2011-10-13 03:57:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 149739; Favourites: 2968; Downloads: 1374
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Alright, sorry it's been so long. Trying to explain/knowing what needed explanation and what was obvious just didn't seem to be working. I'm still developing the class a little each time I teach it. Please credit and link back to me if you use it.Again, suggestions for clarification would be good
Have fun and let me know what you make!
First taker to let me know: ninina-nini.deviantart.com/art…
shorterwitch.deviantart.com/ar…
illanabehir.deviantart.com/art…
madewithlovel.deviantart.com/a…
whitewolfgirl91.deviantart.com…
seon-ha.deviantart.com/art/Bro… and seon-ha.deviantart.com/art/Sil…
I've got a handful of variations on this style in my charity wraps folder magpie-poet.deviantart.com/gal… as well as in my etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/magpiesmisce…
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Comments: 297
Thanks so much for posting! I always wondered how you did your frames! Great tutorial
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I'm glad I did it, I was afraid it was too simple and people would find it silly and I couldn't figure out how to explain things so kept putting it off!
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So am I! And not at all. I think you explained it really well
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Good, have fun with it!
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Hope you have fun with it
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I have always wanted to try one of these...I think I can now! This is very helpful!!
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You're welcome, have fun!
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i plan to. Hope to try it out this weekend if time allows!
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great tutorial!
I've never made wire tree pendats, but now i think i should make one
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Thank you. I didn't know if they were too simple for you, your work is always so beautifully intricate!
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simple is not bad
the best things are simple in life
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You make it look easy, but I see myself getting pissed just trying to make the base circle.
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It is annoying at times. When I'm in the mood I make extra frames so when I'm too stressed or distracted to concentrate on my usual wraps I can noodle around and make the trees.
The prescription bottle makes a slighly larger pendant than I use for precious metal pieces, but it's a nice standard. Any tube like a spool of thread or a candle will work
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Anything I try with wire comes out all wonky.
Can you do the base with copper?
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I've done plenty that way. I'm personally a little bit allergic, so tend to make the frame either coated copper or a different metal, but it handles fine. Stands up to mor epounding than aluminum actually, though it is much heavier.
The weird/frustrating thing I will warn you of if that different gauges sometimes have different reaction times, so they change color at different rates.
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Oh, I'm not planning on attempting it myself. I know I'd get frustrated way too fast. That was my way of saying "HEY I want a copper one!"
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You're not getting details, btu I've already got one tucked aside for you
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ahah! am sticking this in my Jewelry folder for use later...thanks for sharing this
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Of course, let me know if you try it
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good one! I guess I will show it to my daughter... (It looks nice, and tricky enough to keep her occupied 
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I tried to smoosh your icon, just so you know. xD
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That's an EXCELLENT tutorial! I am not a very good wire wrapper and I think I could make a decent piece based on this. Great photos, too!!
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That looks like a much easier way than how I was trying to make them before. Will definitely try it out! Thank you so much!
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Glad it seems like this came out more coherent than I was afraid it would! As I said, let me know if you try it, it'd be awesome to have a forest to post
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That would be awesome!
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Awesome! I make my trees in a completely different way, so it's cool to see how you do it.
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Well, you know me, I'm pattern adhd, so I've a few different methods, but this is the one I come back to the most. Seems to give me the best control over trunk shape. I'd be glad to see how you do yours though
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Well, I make the tree (without the stones) first, and then I fiddle around with the frame design before putting it all together. ^^
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Ah, I can't imagine shaping the tree without the stones!
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It's a different way of doing things. I'll have to try yours sometime!
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Might be too basic
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Nah, you can still play around with the frame shape and that can be fun!
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Yep. Anything you feel up to trying
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This is really cool! Thanks for posting!
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