This PDF tutorial teaches you how to create a Tree of Life and use it to set an undrilled cabochon stone. It is a versatile technique, which allows you to set and size or shape stone.
It also includes a variation for making Tree of Life jewellery using stone chips.
Level: Easy
Page count: 14
Number of steps: 14 plus variation
The trees can be used as pendants, earrings or as an embellishment in a more complex design.
The cabochon pendant is 2” tall 1 1/4” wide. The chip pendant is 1 2/3” tall and 1 1/4” wide.
This lesson also includes instructions for making your own earwires and a 3 wire wrapped bail (3 files are included):
3 Wire Wrapped Bail tutorial
Level: Beginner
Page count: 13
Number of steps: 19