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Budding
Branches
Christine Haynes, A.J.P.
Originally published in
Step by Step Wire Jewelry,
August/September 2012
Jim Lawson

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 skill level BEGINNER

budding branches
BY Christine Haynes, A.J.P.
My design space has a huge window that
faces the woods and a small flower garden,
the perfect backdrop for inspiration all year
long. These budding branches, inspired by
nature, are the perfect little accessory. Consider
using colors of the season, or birthstones—the
options are endless and the results are beautiful.

1. Flush cut six 3" pieces of 20–22g wire. Flush cut CHRISTINE
the 24g wire in half. Gather the 3" pieces of wire into a HAYNES,
bundle. Using one 5" piece of 24g wire, begin wrapping A.J.P., is the
the bundle making 5 tight wraps then string on a soldered owner of
ring. Finish with another 5 wraps, trim the excess, and Fezelry Jewelry
Designs. She
pinch in the ends.
holds several certifications
from The Geological Institute
2. On the open end of the bundle, slide 3 crystals onto of America and is a frequent
3 wires. contributor to Step by Step Wire
Jewelry. Contact her at fezelry.
3. Wrap the other end of the bundle as in Step 1, attaching com or fezelry.net.
the second soldered jump ring. Separate the wires, creating 1
space between each wire, or keep them bunched closely
together. Cut the chain in half. Attach one 4mm jump ring to
one end of each piece of chain. Close each of the jump rings
around a soldered ring on the bundle. Attach one 4mm jump
ring to each of the remaining ends of the chain. Close 1 of
the jump rings. Pick up the lobster clasp with the other jump
ring then close the ring. Separate the cut ends of the bundle,
trimming a few to a shorter length for a less structured look,
if desired. If the ends of the wires are rough or sharp, gently
file the ends with a metal file or emery board.
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crystals, 3

(closed) jump rings, 2

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RESOURCES: Crystals, wire: A.C. Moore, acmoore.com. Chain, jump rings,
Xuron tools: The Beadin’ Path, beadinpath.com.

Budding Branches originally published in Step by Step Wire Jewelry, August-September 2012. ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved

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