Step 2: Now we begin
The tree is made in a series of layers. There are 11 layers to the tree. All of the branches are made in the same manner.
Layer 1: 3 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 2: 5 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 3: 7 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 4: 9 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 5:11 loops-make 5 branches
Layer 6: 13 loops-make 5 branches
Layer 7: 13 loops-make 6 branches
Layer 8: 15 loops-make 6 branches
Layer 9: 17 loops- make 6 branches
Layer 10A: 15 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 10B:17 loops- make 4 branches
Layer 11A: 19 loops- make 4 branches.
Layer 11B: 21 loops-make 4 branches.
*I feel that this may be too many branches for the size tree that I want (6 inches). I will fix the instructions if I find we do not need as many for this project.*
1. Leave approximately 2" of wire before the first loop. Load 16 beads onto wire.
Dip wire into container of beads to load on wire.
Keep going until you have 16 beads.
2. Make a loop with the 16 beads. Twist the loop two half turns to secure. Press the sides of the loop together to make an oval.
You have done your first loop!
3. There are 6 beads between every loop. Every loop is made with 16 beads. Therefore push 22 beads up to the first loop.
Make a second loop leaving 6 beads between the 2 loops. Try not to leave any bare wire between the loops.
4. Continue making the required number of loops for each layer. After all the loops have been made, leave 2" of wire and cut from spool.
5. Fold the series of loops in half and twist the two end wires together directly underneath the beads. You will always have one loop at the top and pairs of matching loops along the sides.
This is for layer 1. Now you have to make 3 more for a total of four branches.
Keep them in a baggie marked #1.
6. Continue onto Layer 2. Five loops- four branches.
This is what Layer 2 will look like.
When you have made four branches, put them in a baggie marked #2..and so on.
I will continue showing you what each branch will look like as I make them. Then we will go onto assembly..
To be continued....
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